Background
Thomas, Walter Horstmann was born on December 29, 1876 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Richard Newton and Clara L. (Horstmann) Thomas.
Thomas, Walter Horstmann was born on December 29, 1876 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Richard Newton and Clara L. (Horstmann) Thomas.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, 1899. Student École des Beaux Arts, Paris, 3 years.
1 son, Brooks. Began practice at Philadelphia, 1906. Senior member Thomas & Martin. Director city architecture, Philadelphia, 1930-1931.
Advisory architect, Methodist Episcopal Church in United States of America, 1925-1933.
Architect many churches, Young Men's Christian Association buildings, hotels. President of the Church Architectural Guild of America.
Chairman Executive Committee City Planning Commission, Philadelphia. Technical director Philadelphia Housing Authority.
In charge erection, maintenance and decoration of Young Men's Christian Association huts, France, 1918-1919.
Fellow American Institute Architects (vice president Philadelphia chapter 1925-1927. Member Zeta Psi.
Married Natalie Taylor, October 1905. Married second, Ruth Sterling Boomer, December 5, 1919. Children: Claire, Florence.