Background
Wood, John Walter was born on June 5, 1900 in Short Hills, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Walter and Nathalie (Wilmer) Wood.
Wood, John Walter was born on June 5, 1900 in Short Hills, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Walter and Nathalie (Wilmer) Wood.
Graduate, Middlesex School, Concord, Massachusetts, 1919. Bachelor of Science, Harvard, 1922, Master in Architecture, 1927. Student University of Oxford, 1923, Ecole des Beaux Arts, 1928.
Engaged in architecture and airport design since 1931. Partner Poor & Wood, airport consultant, New York City, 1937-1942. Architect outdoor aquariums, Marine Studios, Incorporated., Saint Augustine, Florida, technical schools for A.A.F., Denver.
Consultant airports Assistant Secretary Commerce, various agencies, and airlines.
Airport analyst Portuguese of New York Authority, 1943-1945. Chief layout and safety unit, airport engineering and development branch, Headquarters A.A.F., 1945.
Associate professor architecture University of Illinois since 1948.
Served with C.A.C., United States Army, 1918. Finalist Rome prize in architecture, 1926. Chairman graduate committee Harvard Flying.
Fellow American Geography Society, Institute Aeronautical Sciences (associate).
Member American Institute Architects, Liturgical Arts Society (founding. Club: Harvard (New York City).
Married Suzanne Jane Cort, March 1, 1938. Children: Michèle, John.