John Louis Wilson Jr.
John Louis Wilson Jr. (January 24, 1898 – October 31, 1989) was an American architect. He was one of the first African American architects to be registered in New York State. He had worked for New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and also maintained a private architecture practice in the New York City.
John Louis Wilson Jr. | |
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| Born | January 24, 1898 Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | October 31, 1989 (aged 91) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Education | New Orleans University (BA) Columbia University (BArch) |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | Harlem River Houses (1937) |
| Children | Judith Ann Wilson Rogers |
| Awards | AIA Whitney Young Award (1984) |
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