Background
Bell, Marion Wayne was born on March 14, 1933 in Luling, Texas, United States. Son of Marion Mack and Margaret Frances Bell.
Bell, Marion Wayne was born on March 14, 1933 in Luling, Texas, United States. Son of Marion Mack and Margaret Frances Bell.
Bachelor of Architecture, University Texas, 1960.
Architect, Neuhardt and Babb, Midland, Texas, 1960-1964; architect, University Texas, Austin, 1964-1968; director National Register, Texas History Commission, Austin, 1968-1972; chief architectural historic sites, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, Austin, 1972-1973; principal, Bell & Hoffman, Architects, Austin, 1973-1987; consultant, David Hoffman & Company, Architects, Austin, since 1987; Meadows Centennial Professor Architecture, director History Preservation Program, University Texas, Austin, since 1973. Director Winedale History Center, University Texas-Austin.
Vice chairman Austin Landmarks Commission, Austin, 1973-1975. Chairman Austin History Foundation, 1967. Board directors Heritage Society Austin, 1966-1972.
Served with United States Navy, 1955-1957. Fellow American Institute of Architects. Member National Council Preservation Education (board directors since 1981, national director since 1976), Association for Preservation Technology.