Background
Menk, Louis was born on September 23, 1908 in Newark. Son of Herman and Sarah (Rubin) Menk.
Menk, Louis was born on September 23, 1908 in Newark. Son of Herman and Sarah (Rubin) Menk.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1928. Bachelor of Architecture, New York University, 1931.
Instructor graphics department architecture, New York University, 1929-1931; assistant professor architecture, New York University, 1931-1942; executive secretary College Fine Arts, New York University, 1934-1938; assistant dean School Architecture and Allied Arts, New York University, 1938-1942. Project manager Albert Kahn Associations, Inc., Architects and Engineers, Detroit, 1942-1964, associate firm, 1947, corporation secretary, 1961-1962, treasurer 1962-1976, vice president, 1969-1976, also board directors.
Fellow American Institute of Architects (administrative office practice committee 1969-1971, director Detroit chapter 1965-1968, member commission on insurance 1968, member task force uniform federal architect engineer contract 1968-1969). Member Michigan Society Architects (director 1966-1969, treasurer 1966-1967, Chairman of Commission on firm membership 1966-1969, member interprofessional commission on state registration 1970-1971, Gold medal 1971), Engineering.Soc. Detroit (member education committee 1970-1971), Michigan Association Professions, American Society Technion (Detroit chapter), New York University Alumni Association (certified honor 1968), Founders' Society Detroit Institute Art, Standard Club.
Married Olga Raskind, May 27, 1934. Children: Frances, Doris Menk Patrick.