Morgan, Blanche L.

by mhouser | May 5, 2024

Blanche L. Morganfellow aid Morgan, Blanche L. (1912 – 1981) Born in Los Angeles, California on December 5, 1912, interior designer Blanche L. Morgan grew up in Olympia, graduating from W.W. Miller High School in 1929. Initially studying art at the College of...

Morse, John M.

by mhouser | Aug 21, 2023

John M. MorseFellow | AIA Morse, John M. (1911 – 2000) Born in Brookline, Massachusetts on August 23, 1911, John Moore “Jack” Morse had a distinguished sixty-plus year career designing many well recognized public and educational buildings in the Seattle area....

Mueller, G. Anton

by mhouser | Aug 27, 2023

Anton Mueller Mueller, G. Anton (1934 – ) While period publications list Anton Mueller designs as on par with the work of Ralph Anderson, today little is known of his work.  Born in Denver, Colorado on May 10, 1934, Gilbert Anton Mueller received his formal...

Murakami, Terry Takeshi

by mhouser | May 5, 2024

Terry Takeshi Murakami Murakami, Terry Takeshi (1930 – 1990) Born on April 28, 1930 in Eatonville in Pierce County, Terry Takeshi (referred to “Freddy” as a kid) Murakami grew up in Washington state. His dad was a skilled laborer at the local sawmill, and had...

Naramore, Floyd A.

by mhouser | Aug 27, 2023

Floyd A. NaramoreFellow | AIA Naramore, Floyd A. (1879 – 1970) Born in 1879 in Warren, Illinois, Floyd Archibald Naramore grew up in Mason City, Iowa and attended the University of Wisconsin, where he studied engineering.  After a reprieve from schooling,...