Background
Thorshov, Roy Norman was born on March 13, 1905 in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Olaf and Helen (Hansen) Thorshov.
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Roy Norman Thorshov
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Bachelor of Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1928; diploma, Fontainbleau School Fine Arts, 1929.
Career
Member, Thorshov & Cerny, Inc. (architects), Minneapolis, 1927-1960;
president, Thorshov & Cerny, Inc. (architects), 1935-1960;
member, Thorsen & Thorshov Associates, Inc., 1960-1987;
vice president, treasurer, Thorsen & Thorshov Associates, Inc.
Member Minnesota State Board Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors, 1966-1972, secretary-treasurer, 1967-1972. Chairman Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission, 1972-1976, secretary, 1976.
Achievements
Membership
President Kenwood Isles Condominium, 1987. Board directors Sons of Norway Foundation. Board directors Pillsbury Waite Neighborhood Services, 1949-1984, Hennepin County Bicentennial Commission, 1973-1976.
Fellow American Institute of Architects (past secretary, president Minneapolis chapter). Member American Philatelic Society, Minnesota Society Architects (president 1964), Construction Specifications Institute, Inc. (director Minnesota chapter 1958-1959), Minnesota History Society, Walker Art Center, Torske-Klubben (president 1946-1984), Hennepin County History Society (director, life member, president 1971-1982), Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce (director upper Midwest chapter), Norwegian-American History Society (president 1979-1981, director), Norwegian-American Museum (director, vice president 1971), Nordmanns Forbundet (vice president 1968, president 1971-1975, director international board since 1973), Tau Sigma Delta, Tau Beta Pi.
Clubs: Athletic (director 1958-1960), Six O'Clock (president 1964), Ten Men's, Shriners.
Connections
Married Sylvia Serum, August 22, 1931 (deceased). Children: Sonja Louise, Jon Roland (deceased).
