Background
Fougner, Ernest Hjalmar was born on August 20, 1880 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert Cato and Mathilde (Selmer) Fougner.
Fougner, Ernest Hjalmar was born on August 20, 1880 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert Cato and Mathilde (Selmer) Fougner.
Graduate Godefroy Preparatory School of Architecture, Paris, France, 1906. Student Ecole des Beaux Arts, and Ecole des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France, 1906-1909.
Began practice of architecture in Newark, 1910. Teacher architecture Newark School of Fine Arts, 1927. Patron Beaux Arts Institute Design, New York City, 1929.
Founded Atelier Fougner, preparatory school of architecture, 1925, discontinued during World World World War World War II Practice of architecture, 1953-1967.
Secretary-director New Jersey State Board Architects, 1953-1956, retired.
Fellow) The American Institute of Architects (life. Member New Jersey (life.
Married Mildred Bailey, June 3, 1916.