Background
Basich, Vladimir Walter was born on March 22, 1934 in Zagreb, Yugoslavia. Came to the United States, 1961. Son of Juraj and Olga (Cokl) Basich.
Basich, Vladimir Walter was born on March 22, 1934 in Zagreb, Yugoslavia. Came to the United States, 1961. Son of Juraj and Olga (Cokl) Basich.
Degree in architecture, Technology School, Zagreb, 1952; student, University Architecture, Zagreb, 1952-1954.
Architect, Plumb, Tuckett & Hubbard, Gary, Indiana, 1962-1963; chief draftsman, Kaitis & Summer, Chicago, 1963-1965; designer, A. Epstein & Sons, Inc., Chicago, 1965-1967; project manager, A. Epstein & Sons, Inc., Chicago, 1967-1974; vice president, A. Epstein & Sons, Inc., Chicago, since 1974.
Founding director Croatian Cultural Center Chicago. Active Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. Served as corporal C.E., Yugoslavian Army, 1954-1956.
Member Croatian Academy American, Smithsonian Institute.
Married Elena Caridad Gonzalez, April 22, 1967. Children: Adrian G., Anthony O., Alex M.