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William Templeton Johnson

1877 – 1957

American architect

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About William Templeton Johnson

Lived 1877 – 1957 (aged 79–80). William Templeton Johnson was an American architect.

William Templeton Johnson (1877 – 1957) was a notable San Diego architect. He was a fellow to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1939.

Johnson is known for his Spanish Revival buildings, all in San Diego unless otherwise noted:

La Jolla Public Library, now the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1921 Fine Arts Gallery in Balboa Park in 1932, now the San Diego Museum of Art, 1926 La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla, 1926 The San Diego Trust & Savings Bank at Sixth and Broadway, 1928 The Serra Museum in Presidio Park, 1929 three buildings (one extant) for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929, Seville, Spain The Mabel Shaw Bridges Music Auditorium, Pomona College, Claremont, California The San Diego Natural History Museum, also in Balboa Park, 1932 The San Diego County Administration Center (with other architects)

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Important facts

Born
1877, Staten Island
Birth century
Died
1957, Los Angeles
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Also known as
William Johnson, William T. Johnson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Templeton Johnson?

American architect (1877-1957)

When was William Templeton Johnson born?

William Templeton Johnson was born in 1877 in Staten Island.

When did William Templeton Johnson die?

William Templeton Johnson died in 1957 in Los Angeles.

What was William Templeton Johnson's occupation?

William Templeton Johnson was an architect.

What nationality was William Templeton Johnson?

William Templeton Johnson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Templeton Johnson

· Wikidata: Q8019250

· DBpedia: William Templeton Johnson

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