Background
Reilly was born in New York City and studied in the public schools of the city.
Reilly was born in New York City and studied in the public schools of the city.
He graduated from Columbia University and, early in his career, was chief designer for the former New York City architectural firm of Thomas West. Lamb.
He is also remembered for his design of Manhattan theatres. Mr Reilly’s theaters were produced by this firm. Later, Reilly would continue to practice under his own name.
Reilly’s son, Paul West. Reilly also became an architect and worked for a time with his father before opening a practice under his own name.