Background
Platt, William was born on February 6, 1897 in New York City. Son of Charles Adams and Eleanor (Hardy) Platt.
Platt, William was born on February 6, 1897 in New York City. Son of Charles Adams and Eleanor (Hardy) Platt.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1919. Bachelor of Architecture, Columbia, 1923.
Began as architect in, 1924, private practice, 1928-1933. Member firm Charles A. Platt, William and Geoffrey Platt, 1933, William & Geoffrey Platt, 1934-1972, Platt, Wyckoff & Coles, 1972-1984. Consultant architect Vanderbilt University, 1957-1969.
Recent works include buildings for Chapel at American Military Cemetery, Suresnes, France, National Academy School Fine Arts, New York City, General MacArthur Memorial
Faculty housing, Princeton, New Jersey, New York Botanical Garden, Garden Center Greater Cleve, Bennett College Arts Center, Norfolk Museum Arts and Sciences Honorary president Saint Gaudens Museum. Trustee emeritus American Academy in Rome.
Commanding ensign, naval aviation World War I. Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942. Commander 1945.
Fellow American Institute of Architects, Architectural League. Club: Century Association (New York City).
Married Margaret Littell, June 3, 1922. Children: Eleanor, Clarissa, Charles Adams.
