Background
Bumgardner, Albert Orin was born on January 3, 1923 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Alfred Orin and Florence (Lonas) Bumgardner.
Bumgardner, Albert Orin was born on January 3, 1923 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Alfred Orin and Florence (Lonas) Bumgardner.
Student, Illinois State University, 1941-1943; student, City College New York, 1943-1944; Bachelor of Architecture summa cum laude, University of Illinois, 1949.
Private practice architecture, Seattle, 1953-1961;
partner firm, A. O. Bumgardner & Partners, Seattle, 1961-1970;
principal, The Bumgardner Partnership, Seattle, 1970-1987. Consultant editor Architecture*West, 1957-1971. Visiting lecturer U. Washington, 1961, 67, Montana State University, 1967.
Member Municipal Art Commission Seattle, 1965-1969. Chairman Design Commission Seattle, 1969-1971. Member Executive Board Commission 2000, Seattle, 1972-1987.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Fellow American Institute of Architects (president Seattle 1962-1963). Member Alpha Rho Chi.