Background
Golyer, Robert Seeley De was born on June 9, 1876 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Nelson and Laura DeGolyer.
Golyer, Robert Seeley De was born on June 9, 1876 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Nelson and Laura DeGolyer.
Education public and high schools, Evanston, Illinois. Student Yale University, 1 year. Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1898.
Began practice, Chicago, 1899. Served as designer for John H. Parkinson, Los Angeles, 1902-1905. In charge office of Marshall & Fox, Chicago.
1905-1915.
Founder and president Robert South. de Golyer & Company, 1915-1935. Robert South. De Golyer & Waler T. Stockton, 1935-1943. Robert South. de Golyer since 1945.
Principal works: 1242 Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Hotel Ambassador East, The Brockton, and many other buildings in Chicago and western cities.
Chief architect Federal Housing Project, Julia C. Lathrop Homes, Chicago. Assistant architect Pentagon Building, Washington, District of Columbia.
Served as captain Construction Division, United States Army, World War. Fellow American Institute Architects. Clubs: Lake Zurich Country.
Married Eleanor V. Harris, 1911.