Background
Martens, Walter Frederic was born on March 15, 1890 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of Review Ernest and Margarete (Wunder) M., student private and public schools, Danville.
Martens, Walter Frederic was born on March 15, 1890 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of Review Ernest and Margarete (Wunder) M., student private and public schools, Danville.
Private study architecture, language and music.
1 son, Robert Erle. Partner Stuche &Company, architects, Danville, 1917-1921. Private practice architecture, Charleston, West Virginia, 1921-1940. Partner Martens & Son, Charleston, architects, 1940-1958, Martens Associated, architects and engrs., 1958-1969.
Designed West Virginia governor’s mansion, 1927, Davis Elkins (West Virginia) College, United Carbon Office Building, 1940, science hall, mens dorm. West Virginia Institute Technology, 1952-1953, Library-auditorium, girls dorm. Alderson-Broaddus College, 1957-1958.
Associate architect Orchard Manor Housing project, 500 units, Charleston 1952, Charleston Civic Center, 1954, group headquarters Columbia Gas System, 1954. Past member Executive Committee Charleston Symphony Orchestra and Charleston Choral Society. President Creative Arts Festival of West Virginia, 1955-1956.
Trustee Alderson-Broaddus College President West Virginia Board Architects, from 1940.
Fellow) The American Institute of Architects (president West Virginia chapter 1944-1945), National Council Architectural Registration Bds. (president 1958-1959). Member American Guild Organists (Kanawha chapter).
Club: Executives.
Married Grayce D. Van Allen, October 24, 1916.