Background
Cowan, James Douglas was born on June 19, 1920 in Yakima, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James and Alma Louise (Shuster) Cowan.
Cowan, James Douglas was born on June 19, 1920 in Yakima, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James and Alma Louise (Shuster) Cowan.
Master in Architecture, Yale University, 1947.
Manager,, Maloney & Whitney, Yakima, 1953-1956; partner, Cowan & Paddock, Yakima, 1956-1966; executive director, Washington State Council American Institute of Architects, Seattle, 1967; senior associate, The Richardson Associates (The Right Audience), Seattle, 1968-1978; vice president, manager planning and design department, Seattle-First National Bank, 1978-1979; independent professional consultant project administration, 1979-1983; director contract documents, The McKinley Architects, Seattle, 1983-1985; retired, since 1986.
President Community Concert Association, Yakima, 1960-1966. Chairman Planning Commission, 1961-1965. Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1941-1945.
Fellow American Institute of Architects (president Washington State council 1966)
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Married Ruth Weeden Moulton, February 16, 1943. Children: Laurie, Janet, Deborah.