Background
Prince, Harry M. was born on January 22, 1889 in New York City. Son of John Jay and Susie (Simmonds) Prince.
Prince, Harry M. was born on January 22, 1889 in New York City. Son of John Jay and Susie (Simmonds) Prince.
Graduate architecture, Cooper Union, 1909. Student, Carnegie Institute of Technology. Student, Advertising Educational Foundation University, France.
Partner, Bien & Prince, architects, 1925-1938; proprietor, Harry M. Prince, architect, New York City, 1941-1964; senior partner, Harry M. Prince & Associations, New York City, from 1964.
Commissioner Tenement House Department New York City, 1934-1938. Deputy commissioner housing Department Housing and buildings, 1938-1941. Member United States commission in England to study effects of bombs on buildings, 1941.
Architectural consultant Housing Authority New York City, 1941-1945. Commissioner water takings New York State, 1942-1943. Architectural consultant New York State joint legislation committee housing and multiple dwellings, from 1947.
Chairman national architect panel synagogue planning Union American Hebrew Congregations, 1950-1960, Mayor's Committee Better Housing, New York City, from 1955. With A.C., United States Army, World War I, Advertising Educational Foundation in France, Germany. Fellow American Institute of Architects (past president New York City).
Member New York.Soc. Architects, New York Stae Association rchitects (past president), American Arbitration Association (United States panel), Association Presidents Reform Synagogues (chairman 1943-1944), Synagogue Council American (Union Hebrew Congregation delegate 1947-1954.
Married Caroline Krooks, June 29, 1924. 1 son, John Jay.