Background
Benson, Herbert Allen was born on September 1, 1888 in New Orleans. Son of John Batiste and Rosalie Olivia (Leininger) Benson.
Benson, Herbert Allen was born on September 1, 1888 in New Orleans. Son of John Batiste and Rosalie Olivia (Leininger) Benson.
Student in public schools.
Rose (Mistress Samuel Zurik). With Emile Weil, 1902-1933, vice president, 1920-1933. Private architectural practice, New Orleans, since 1933.
Vice president Central Savings & Homestead Association Commander Office Civilian Defense, World World War II. Chairman of the Board New Orleans Mid-Winter Sports Association, The Sugar Bowl, since 1940. Member Vieux Carre Commission, 1928-1952.
Vice president of the board Upper Pontalba Commission, 1939-1949. Member National Housing Advisory Committee 1946-1949. Director Magnolia School, 1940-1955.
Mason (Shriner).; Club: Colonial Country of New Orleans.
Married Lena Cohen, June 12, 1913.