Background
Williams, Wheeler was born on November 3, 1897 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Lawrence and Adele Holbrook (Wheeler) Williams.
Williams, Wheeler was born on November 3, 1897 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Lawrence and Adele Holbrook (Wheeler) Williams.
Bachelor of Philosophy, magna cum laude, Yale University, 1919 (as of 1918). Master in Architecture, Harvard Graduate School of Architecture, 1922. Student Beaux Arts, Paris, France, 1922-1923.
; married second, Margaret P. McManua. May 29, 1933; children—Diana Wheeler, Katrina Wheeler (Mistress Anthony Lester). Sculptor, 1921-1972.
Works: Tablets to Pioneers,” Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago. Pioneer Woman,” Phillips Gallery. Rhythm of the Waves Fountain,” Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Century of Progress, Chicago. West pediment, Interstate Commerce Building, Washington. Fountain, Regents Park, London.
Steeds of Imagination,” Reader’s Digest Tower, Chapaqua, New York. Indian Bowman,” Canal St. Post Office, New York City. Childhood of the Gods” and The Muses,” New York World’s Fair.
Black Panthers,” Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina. Settlers of the Seaboard,” Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Fountain of Youth,” the Norton Gallery of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida.
American Eagle Lectern, West Point. American Spirit Honor Medal, United States Army. Insignia Citizens Common for Army and Navy.
Memorial tablet on United States Destroyer Stephen Potter. Over entrance sculpture American Bureau of Shipping, New York City. Pegasus the Winged Colt,”, University of Utah, Heroic Angel”, Hedrick Meml, Salisbury, North Carolina.
Praise and Prayer,” Madison Av.
Served as Second lieutenant United States Army Balloon Corps, 1918-1919. Club: Century Association (New York City).
Married Sylvia Cawston Gough, October 16, 1924 (divorced 1928). Married second, Margaret P. McManua. Children: Diana Wheeler, Katrina Wheeler (Mistress Anthony Lester).