Background
Bennett, James Murrell was born on August 22, 1904 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Edward C. and Maude (Ramsey) Bennett.
Bennett, James Murrell was born on August 22, 1904 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Edward C. and Maude (Ramsey) Bennett.
Bachelor of Arts, Southern Methodist University, 1923. B. Architecture with honors, Washington University, Saint Louis, 1927.
With architectural firms, Saint Louis, 1926-1937. Partner charge design Gill & Bennett, Dallas, 1938-1942. Architectural representative in Dallas and Houston, J. Gordon Turnbull, Incorporated., Cleveland, 1942-1944.
Partner Bennett & Crittenden, Dallas, 1945-1964.
Partner Bennett & Bennett, Dallas, 1965-1973. Specializing in design of churches.
Principal works include Fain Memorial.
Member city plan commission, University Park, Texas, 1956-1973, chairman, 1962-1973. Member city zone commission, University Park, 1956-1962. James Harrison Steedman travelling fellow, Europe, 1928.
(Fellow) The American Institute of Architects (president North. Texas chtp.
1946, Dallas chapter 1947). Member Texas Society Arthitects (Chairman of Commission architectural practice 1953-1958).
Married Juanita Morgan, January 2, 1926. Children: Elizabeth (Mistress David Schultz), Edward.