John Moore Morse

Background

Morse, John Moore was born on August 23, 1911 in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Arthur Moore and Helen (Stearns) Morse.

Education

AB, Harvard University, 1934. Master in Architecture, Harvard University, 1940.

Career

Teacher, Loomis School, Windsor, Connecticut, 1934-1936; partner, Bassetti & Morse, Seattle, 1947-1962; principal, John Morse & Associations, Seattle, 1962-1978; partner, Morse Stafford Ptnrship., Seattle, 1978-1985; principal, John Morse Architect & Planner, Seattle, since 1985.

Achievements

• John Moore Morse has been listed as a notable architect, urban planner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member King County (Washington) Planning Commission, 1965-1970, Design Review Board, Mill Creek, Washington, 1987-1989. Chairman Seattle Urban Design Board, 1966. Board directors Cornish College Arts, Seattle, 1974-1980.

Fellow American Institute of Architects (president Seattle chapter 1969, Seattle chapter medal 1996, various local and national awards).

Connections

Married Emily Hall (deceased 1988). Children: David Hall, Catherine Morse Wikkerink. Married Helen Taverniti, August 5, 1989.

Father:

Arthur Moore Morse

Mother:

Helen (Stearns) Morse

Spouse:

Helen Taverniti

Spouse:

Emily Hall

child:

Catherine Morse Wikkerink Morse

child:

David Hall Morse