Background
Lescaze, William was born on March 27, 1896 in Geneva. Son of Alexandre and Marthe (Caux) Lescaze. came to the United States, 1920, naturalized, 1929.
Lescaze, William was born on March 27, 1896 in Geneva. Son of Alexandre and Marthe (Caux) Lescaze. came to the United States, 1920, naturalized, 1929.
Student, College de Geneve, Geneva Master of Architecture, École Polytechnique Federal, Zurich, Switzerland.
Worked in devastated areas of France, 1919-1920; worked in Cleveland, 1920-1923; established own business as architect, New York City, 1923; partner, Howe & Lescaze, New York City and Philadelphia, 1929-1934; own firm, from 1934.
Commission New York State Building Code Commission, 1949-1950. Fellow American Institute of Architects. Member National Council Arts and Government (board directors). M C.
Married Mary Connick Hughes, September 29, 1933. 1 child, Lee Adrien.