Background
Larson, Roy Frank was born on March 31, 1893 in Minneapolis. Son of Par Leander and Anna Amelia (Peterson) Larson.
Larson, Roy Frank was born on March 31, 1893 in Minneapolis. Son of Par Leander and Anna Amelia (Peterson) Larson.
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, 1923. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Moore College Art, Philadelphia.
With architectural firm Harbeson, Hough, Livinston & Larson (formerly Paul P. Cret, Architect), Philadelphia, 1926-1970, retired senior partner, now consultant. Principal works firm include public, educational, hospital, bank buildings, city planning historic area Philadelphia. Supervising architect Pennsylvania State University, Jefferson U. Medical College and Hospital.
Consultant United States C.E., United States Air Force, United States Navy. Past president Art Commission, Philadelphia. President American Swedish History Foundation and Museum.
Vice president Citizens Council on Planning. Member architectural panel Office Foreign buildings, Department State, General Service Administration.
Served as First lieutenant infantry Machine Gun Service, 1917-1919. (Fellow) The American Institute of Architects (past chancellor college fellows). Member National Sculpture Society, Pennsylvania Association Architects, National Academy of Design, Independence Hall Association (Vice-President), Sigma Xi, Tau Sigma Delta, Delta Upsilon.
Clubs: Franklin Inn, Art Alliance, T-Square (Philadelphia).
Married Olive Hathaway Alden, November 1, 1924. Children: Peter Alden, David Hathaway, John Hyde.