Joseph Allen Wilkes

Background

Wilkes, Joseph Allen was born on August 14, 1919 in New York City. Son of Abraham P. and Rose Wilkes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1941; Master in Architecture, Columbia University, 1949.

Career

Association professor architecture, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1952-1959; project director Building Research Advisory Board, National Academy Science, Washington, 1959-1962; associate architect, Keyes, Lethbridge & Condon, Washington, 1962-1966; partner, Wilkes & Faulkner, Washington, 1966-1982; partner, Wilkes Faulkner Jenkins & Bass, Washington, 1983-1990. Lecturer architecture U. Maryland., 1971-1985.

Achievements

• Joseph Allen Wilkes has been listed as a notable architect by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Encyclopedia of Architecture Design, Engineering & Construction. 5 Volume Set

Membership

President National Center for a Barrier Free Environment, Washington, 1978. Member professional advisory council National Easter Seals Society for Crippled Children, 1977-1980. Member President Committee for Employment of Handicapped, Washington, 1976-1982.

Served to captain Air Corps United States Army, 1942-1945. European Theatre of Operations. Fellow American Institute of Architects.

Member Alpha Rho Chi.

Connections

Married Margaret Wilcoxson, December 7, 1946 (deceased 1990). Children: Jeffrey, Roger.

Father:

Abraham P.

Mother:

Rose Wilkes

Spouse:

Margaret Wilcoxson

child:

Roger Wilkes

child:

Jeffrey Wilkes