Background
McLaughlin, Robert William was born on June 24, 1900 in Kalamazoo. Son of Robert William and Anna (Oggel) McLaughlin.
McLaughlin, Robert William was born on June 24, 1900 in Kalamazoo. Son of Robert William and Anna (Oggel) McLaughlin.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1921; Master of Fine Arts, Princeton University, 1926; Procter traveling fellow in, Italy, France and England, 1926.
Architect, H. Van Buren Magonigle
associate, Charles Over Cornelius (in archaeological and restoration work), 1928-1930;
partner, Holden, McLaughlin and Associates, 1930-1953;
private practice as architect, from 1953. Professional adviser New Jersey State Capitol Commission, 1964. Founded American Houses, Inc.
(for manufacturer of prefabricated houses), 1932, Chairman of the Board, until 1945. Established research laboratory Bedford Village, New York, (for study of building technique), 1940. Professor architecture, director School Architecture, Princeton University, 1952-1965, professor emeritus, 1965-1989.
Consultant architect Bahai World Centre, Mount Carmel, Haifa, Israel. Professional adviser Department of State, London embassy, Port of New York Authority.
Served as apprentice seaman United States Navy, 1918. Fellow American Institute of Architects. Member National Institute for Architectural Education (honorary), Society for American Archaeology, Architectural League New York (honorary), Society Preservation Historic Landmarks.
Married Katherine Thurber, October 21, 1933. Children– Meredith (Mistress Marcus P. Knowlton III), Robert.