Background
Platt, Robert Joseph was born on October 19, 1921 in Huron, South Dakota, United States. Son of James Porter and Jane Mary (Cort) Platt.
Platt, Robert Joseph was born on October 19, 1921 in Huron, South Dakota, United States. Son of James Porter and Jane Mary (Cort) Platt.
Bachelor of Architecture with distinction, University Minnesota, 1946.
Chief designer Liebenberg & Kaplan, Minneapolis, 1946-1953. Resident architect Hope & Platt, San Diego, 1953-1956. Owner, architect Robert Platt & Associates, 1956-1959.
President Robert Platt & Associates, Inc., since 1959. Instructor San Diego Community College, 1956. Governor's appointee Designer Qualification Advisory Committee, State of California, 1963-1966.
Member Citizens for Better Planning, City of San Diego, 1963-1966, committee to master plan San Diego Harbor, Port of San Diego, 1964-1969. Served with United States Army, 1941-1943. Fellow American Institute of Architects (president San Diego chapter 1964, board directors California Council 1971, School medal 1946), Alpha Rho Chi Lodges: Kiwanis (San Diego) (president 1972-1973).
Married Marilyn Mae Bartell, March 18, 1946. Children– Robert Joseph (deceased), Lee Bryant, Theresa Vaile, Tracy Jane, Eric Cort.