Background
Pugh, David Arthur was born on August 10, 1926 in Pittsburgh. Son of George Arthur and Ellen (Burton) Pugh.
Pugh, David Arthur was born on August 10, 1926 in Pittsburgh. Son of George Arthur and Ellen (Burton) Pugh.
Bachelor of Architecture, Yale University, 1947.
With SOM & Gardner A. Dailey, 1948-1949. Designer Gardner A. Dailey & Associates, 1950-1951, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 1952. All San Francisco; designer Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Portland, Oregon, 1952-1955, participating associate, 1955-1959, associate, 1959-1963, general partner, since 1963.
Member advisory committee Region 10, General Services Administration, 1968-1970. Advisory panel West Front of Capitol, American Institute of Architects, Washington, since 1979. President Contemporary Crafts Gallery, 1963-1966.
Board directors Pacific Northwest Ballet Association. Finance chairman Portland State University Foundation, 1969-1970, president, 1972-1973. Chairman board Human Resources Council Oregon, 1971-1975.
Board directors Portland Symphony Society, 1973-1979, Portland Civic Theater, since 1973. Fellow American Institute of Architects (national vice president 1973, director Portland chapter 1965-1966, chancellor College of Fellows 1978-1979). Member Oregon History Society, Portland Chamber of Commerce, Portland Art Association Clubs: Rotarian.
Married Patricia Ann Lawton, December 21, 1948. Children— Ellen Burton, Margaret Lawton, David Arthur, Douglas Burton.