Background
Ballou, James Howland was born on October 27, 1920 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Franklin Burgess and Sarah Edwards (Spofford) Ballou.
Ballou, James Howland was born on October 27, 1920 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Franklin Burgess and Sarah Edwards (Spofford) Ballou.
Student, United States Merchant Marine Academy, New London, Connecticut. Student, Boston Architectural Center. Student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1951.
With, Emery-Smith Associations, Boston with, James J. O'Shaughnessy, Boston with, Campbell & Aldrich, Boston private practice, Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts. Director, president House of Seven Gables.
Member National Trust for Historic Preservation, Massachusetts. Captain United States Army, 1942-1946. Member American Institute of Architects (emeritus, Honor award New England chapter), Massachusetts State Association of Architects, Boston Society of Architects, Mason, Shriner, Eastern Yacht Club (former member race committee).
Married Phyllis Winifred Clarke, July 12, 1947. Children: Charlotte, Elise, Susan, Elizabeth, Heidi.