Background
Chatelain, Leon was born on March 8, 1902 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Leon and Bertha (Aeschbacker) Chatelain.
Chatelain, Leon was born on March 8, 1902 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Leon and Bertha (Aeschbacker) Chatelain.
Student George Washington University, 1927.
Associate, Waddy B. Wood, 1927-1930. Private architectural practice, Washington, 1930-1956. Partner Chatelain, Gauger & Nolan, 1956-1970, Chatelain, Samperton & Nolan, Washington, 1970-1975.
President, District of Columbia Board Registrars and Examiners of Architects, 1962-1965.
Chairman National Commission Architectural Barriers, 1966-1968. Chairman, National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.
President Crippled Children’s Society, 1955, Metropolitan Police Boys’ Club, 1954. Chairman District of Columbia Council on Human Relations, 1958-1960, Benjamin Franklin Foundation, 1957-1979. member Executive Committee President's Committee Employ the Handicapped.
President National Society Crippled Children and Adults, 1967-1969.
Secretary Heroes. Board of directors Young Men's Christian Association, Washington. Trustee George Washington University, Bullis School.
Member Executive Committee President's Committee Employ the Handicapped. Fellow Construction Specifications Institute, Royal Architectural Institute Canada (honorary), Philippines (honorary), New Zealand (honorary), American (past president Washington chapter, national treasurer 1954-1946, national president 1956-1958, chairman finance committee) institutions architects. Member Architectural Society Colombia (honorary), Royal Institute British Architects (honorary), Church Architectural League American, Building.
Mason (Shriner), Kiwanian.
Clubs: Union Interalliee (Paris, France).
Married Mary Wysong, February 14, 1945. Children: Leon, Jo Ann (adopted), Edward Russell (adopted).