Harry Mohr M. Weese

Background

Weese, Harry Mohr was born on June 30, 1915 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry E. and Marjorie (Mohr) Weese.

Education

Yale University School of Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cranbrook Academy, of Artist

Career

United States Embassy, Accra, Ghana, Hyde Park Redevelopment Project, Chicago, Arena Stage, Washington District of Columbia, Elvehjem Art Center, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Center for the Performing Arts, Wisconsin, Metro Rapid Rail Transit System, Washington District of Columbia, International Business Machines Corporation Building, Milwaukee, Time & Life Building, Chicago, Technical Center, Cummins Engine Company, Columbus, Industry, Staff Housing Air India, Bombay, First Baptist Church, Columbus, Industry, Crown Center Hotel, Kansas City, Physical Education Building, Education and Communications Building, University of 111. Chicago Circle Campus, United States Courthouse Annex, Chicago, Fine Arts Center, Carleton College, Social Sciences Campus, New York State University, Buffalo-Amherst Campus, Student and Fine Arts Centers, Drake University, Terman Engineering Center, Stanford University, California; Loop Subway System Study, CTA Determination of System and Design Elements (with American Bechtel) for Chicago Central Transportation District; Dade County Transit System, Miami, Florida (with Kaiser Engineer); Performing Arts Center; Grand Rapids, Michigan; New Town, Riyadh Institute Airport, Saudi Arabia; restoration of Adler-Sullivan Auditorium Theater, Chicago; United States Embassy Staff Housing, Tokyo, Wolf Point Landings, Chicago; 200 Wacker Drive, Chicago; Buffalo, New York Rapid Transit System, Metro Rail Project, Los Angeles; Master Plan and Architectural Design, Chinatown, Chicago; Renovation and Master Plan, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago; Master Plan, Federation Triangle, Washington, District of Columbia; Dallas Area Rapid Transit Project, Texas; Renovation and Master Plan, Henry Ives Cobb Building, Newberry Library, Chicago; Printing House Row, Chicago; Oak Park Village Hall, 111.; First National Bank in Albuquerque, North.M.; Corporation Headquarters, Union Underwear Company, Bowling Green, Kentucky.; Navy Pier Marina, Chicago; Saint Louis Customs House and Post Office Renovation, Missouri; Harwick Building, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Station Trainshed, Chicago; 411 East. Wisconsin Office Building, Milwaukee; South. Cove Marina and Condominiums, New Buffalo, Michigan; Swiss Grand Hotel, ChicagoAssistant Bemis Housing Foundation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (prefabricated and low-cost housing) 1939. Principal, Baldwin & Weese (architects) 1940-1942. United States Navy 1942-1946.

Senior Designer, Chicago office Skidmore, Owings & Merrill 1946-1947.

Indiana. practice since 1947. Fellow, American International Assurance and President Chicago Chapter 1975.

Company-Chairman Mayor Byrne’s Architects’ Advisory Committee, Chicago since 1979.

Achievements

• Harry Mohr Weese has been listed as a notable architect by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member President's Citizens' Advisory Committee Recreation and Natural Beauty, 1966-1969, President's Citizens' Advisory Committee Environmental Quality, 1969-1971, Governor Illinois Commission on Organization Illinois Department Transportation, 1972-1974, Urban Design Review Board San Jose (California) Redevelopment Agency, 1984-1990. Co-chair Mayor Jane Byrne's Architectural Advisory Committee, Chicago, 1979-1982. Architectural consultant foreign buildings program Department State, 1973-1976.

Member National Council on Arts, 1974-1980. Trustee Latin School, Chicago Served as lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1945. Fellow American Institute of Architects (president Chicago chapter 1975).

Member National Academy of Design (academician), National Association Housing and Redevelopment Officials (advisory board 1985-1989), National Council Arts (design arts committee 1984-1990), Commercial Club, Arts Club, Yacht Club, Tavern Club. Clubs: Arts, Commercial, Yacht, Tavern (Chicago).

Interests

• Sailing, skiing, tennis.

Connections

Married Kate Baldwin, February 8, 1945. Children: Shirley, Kate, Marcia.

Father:

Harry E. Weese

Mother:

Marjorie (Mohr) Weese

Spouse:

Kate Baldwin

child:

Kate Weese

child:

Shirley Weese

child:

Marcia Weese