Background
Koyl, George Simpson was born on February 8, 1885 in Evanston, Wyoming, United States. Son of Review Charles Henry and Caroline (Emigh) Koyl.
Koyl, George Simpson was born on February 8, 1885 in Evanston, Wyoming, United States. Son of Review Charles Henry and Caroline (Emigh) Koyl.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, 1909, Master of Science, in Architecture, 1911. Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania, July 1, 1944. Fellow American Academy in Rome, 1911-1915.
Began as architectural draftsman, in office of F. East. Edbrooke, Denver, 1902. With Cass Gilbert, architect, New York City, 1915-1917 and 1919, McKim, Mead and White, 1920-1924. Chief designer and consultant County and City Building, of Denver, 1925-1927.
Practiced alone, 1928-1929.
Member Rich. Mathesius & Koyl, 1929-1932. Critic in design, Columbia, New York, 1928, Princeton, 1928-1930.
Instructor, assistant professor of University, 1929-1932. Professor architecture, dean School Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania, since 1932, retired as dean as of June 30, 1950.
Member board managers House of Detention for Witnesses and Untried Prisoners for the County of Philadelphia. Member architects advisory committee Philadelphia Housing. Member of committee on camouflage, Philadelphia Council of Defense.
Served as lieutenant Air Service, American Expeditionary Force, 1917-1918.
(Fellow) The American Institute of Architects (past vice president Philadelphia chapter). Member American Academy in Rome (life), Pennsylvania State Society, T Square.
Clubs: Lenape, Century Association (New York City).
Married Adelaide Wight Howard, October 10, 1924.