Background
Bell, Robert Alan was born on June 29, 1938 in Cleveland. Son of George Robert and Irene Ethyl (Cole) Bell.
Bell, Robert Alan was born on June 29, 1938 in Cleveland. Son of George Robert and Irene Ethyl (Cole) Bell.
Bachelor, Cornell University, 1961.
Architect, Mittelbusher & Tourtelot, Chicago, 1961-1964; architect, Harry Weese & Associations, Chicago, 1964-1970; vice president, Sturr Young Associations, Ltd., Oak Park, Illinois, 1971-1976; president, Robert A. Bell Architects, Ltd., Oak Park, since 1976. Instructor architectural technical Triton College, River Grove, Illinois, 1974-1976, 83-86.
Chairman Oak Park Landmarks Commission, 1971-1976, Park District, Oak Park, 1969-1972. Member Human Rights Housing Committee, Oak Park, 1963-1968. Member American Institute of Architects (Honor award 1987), National Council Architectural Registration Board, Landmarks Preservation Council, Chi Phi.
Clubs: Oak Park Runners, Cornell University of Chicago.
Married Carolyn Vassar Westerman, June 18, 1960 (divorced 1982). Children: Peter, Karen, James, Julie, Sarah. Married Ellen J. Alldredge, November 20, 1982.
1 stepchild, Michelle.