Background
Frantz, Phares Albert was born on November 1, 1923 in New Orleans. Son of Roy Florestan and Marie Lucile (O'Kelley) Frantz.
Frantz, Phares Albert was born on November 1, 1923 in New Orleans. Son of Roy Florestan and Marie Lucile (O'Kelley) Frantz.
Bachelor of Architecture, Tulane University, Louisiana, 1950.
Registered architect, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee Draftsman, Richard KochArchitect, New Orleans, 1950-1952, architect, 1952-1955. Associate Richard Koch & Samuel Wilson Junior Architects, New Orleans, 1955-1972. Partner Kochand Wilson Architects, New Orleans, 1972-1986.
President Koch & Wilson, Architects, Professional Corporation, 1986.
Member Citizens Advisory committee Studying Revisions to City Zoning Ordinance, 1969. Board directors Incarnate Word Parish School Board, 1971-1980, president, 1977-1980. Board directors France Amerique, 1981.
President Louisiana Political Committee Design Professionals, 1984. Member American Institute of Architects (member history resources committee 1975-1983, member New Orleans chapter since 1950, president 1969, director 1970-1971, state preservation coordinator 1982), Louisiana Institute Building Sciences (director 1980), Louisiana Architects Association (president 1980), Construction Specifications Institute (president New Orleans chapter 1960), Friends of Cabildo, Louisiana Landmarks Society, Sons of the Revolution, National Trust, Magazine St., Round Table Club (vice president 1992-1993, president 1994-1995), Delta Tau Delta.
Married Elinor Mae(McCloskey), February 20, 1954. Children: Ninette Marie, Colleen Marie, Melinda Marie.