Background
Acott, Richard Thomas was born on February 23, 1927 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Thomas H. and Lila (Meyer) Acott.
Acott, Richard Thomas was born on February 23, 1927 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Thomas H. and Lila (Meyer) Acott.
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1952.
Project designer, Magney, Tusler, Setter, Minneapolis, 1952; project designer, Victor Gruen, Architect, Los Angeles, 1952-1956; project designer, Holabird & Root, Chicago, 1956-1959; project designer, Perkins & Will, Chicago, 1959-1960; project designer, Samuelson & Sanquist, Chicago, 1960-1962; president, Richard Acott & Association, Chicago, 1962-1973; president, Richard Acott & Association, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, since 1973. President Nekoosa (Wisconsin) Plaza Corporation, since 1969. Member Technology Housing Advisory Committee, Wausau, Wisconsin, North Center Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, 1976-1978.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member American Institute of Architects, Wisconsin Society Architects. M C.
Married Isabel Agnes Wirtz, December 26, 1976. Children: James, John.