Wilson, John Louis, 1898-1989
Variant namesArchitect, John Louis Wilson, Jr., one of the designers of the Harlem River houses in New York City.
Born in Meridian, Mississippi, Wilson graduated from Gilbert Academy Prep School in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1916 and from New Orleans University (now Dillard University) in 1920. Wilson became a registered architect in 1930 after graduating from Columbia University School of Architecture in 1928.
In 1934 Wilson was commissioned to work with a team of architects to design the Harlem River Houses. He was employed as an architect by the New York City Parks Department from the 1930s until 1960, as well as maintaining a private practice. In his private practice he designed multi-story and high rise multiple dwellings as well as early childhood learning centers, and numerous projects for alteration of existing structures. Included in his work is the Mount Morris Park Senior Citizens Housing Project and the Multi-Family High Rise at 193rd Street and Bailey Avenue both in New York City.
Wilson helped found the Council for the Advancement of the Negro in Architecture and served as chairman of the Equal Opportunities Committee of the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects from 1967 to 1970. In 1977 he was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Wilson's awards include the Andrew J. Thomas Award, 1972; a tribute sponsored by the New York Coalition of Black Architects in which he was honored for his work and life long contributions to architecture including an exhibit of his work at the Columbia University School of Architecture and Planning in 1980; the American Institute of Architect's Whitney M. Young, Jr. Citation and an honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters from Dillard University in 1986. A posthumous exhibit concerning Wilson's professional activities was held at Columbia University in 1990. Mr. Wilson died on October 31, 1989.
From the description of John L. Wilson Papers, 1928-1989. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122615634
Architect, John Louis Wilson, Jr., one of the designers of the Harlem River houses in New York City. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, Wilson graduated from Gilbert Academy Prep School in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1916 and from New Orleans University (now Dillard University) in 1920. Wilson became a registered architect in 1930 after graduating from Columbia University School of Architecture in 1928.
In 1934 Wilson was commissioned to work with a team of architects to design the Harlem River Houses. He was employed as an architect by the New York City Parks Department from the 1930s until 1960, as well as maintaining a private practice. In his private practice he designed multi-story and high rise multiple dwellings as well as early childhood learning centers, and numerous projects for alteration of existing structures. Included in his work is the Mount Morris Park Senior Citizens Housing Project and the Multi-Family High Rise at 193rd Street and Bailey Avenue both in New York City.
Wilson helped found the Council for the Advancement of the Negro in Architecture and served as chairman of the Equal Opportunities Committee of the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects from 1967 to 1970. In 1977 he was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Wilson's awards include the Andrew J. Thomas Award, 1972; a tribute sponsored by the New York Coalition of Black Architects in which he was honored for his work and life long contributions to architecture including an exhibit of his work at the Columbia University School of Architecture and Planning in 1980; the American Institute of Architect's Whitney M. Young, Jr. Citation and an honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters from Dillard University in 1986. A posthumous exhibit concerning Wilson's professional activities was held at Columbia University in 1990. Mr. Wilson died on October 31, 1989.
From the guide to the John L. Wilson Papers, 1928-1989, (The New York Public Library. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.)
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creatorOf | John L. Wilson Papers, 1928-1989 | Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section | |
referencedIn | Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1863-1879 | Smithsonian Institution Archives | |
referencedIn | Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1865-1891 | Smithsonian Institution Archives | |
creatorOf | Wilson, John L. Papers, 1884 July 24. | Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society | |
creatorOf | Walker, Mabel. History of the College and the library by Mabel Walker, John L. Wilson. | Indiana University, School of Dentistry | |
creatorOf | Wilson, John L., 1898-1989. John L. Wilson Papers, 1928-1989. | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
referencedIn | John L. Wilson : vertical file. | Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA | |
referencedIn | Wilson, John L. Jr., 1898-1989 : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]. | Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library | |
referencedIn | Barker, Jacob A. Correspondence, 1835-1847, 1854. | Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project |
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correspondedWith | Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878 | person |
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