Background
Hays, William Charles was born on July 7, 1873 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles Henry and Helen Reeder (Dales) Hays.
Hays, William Charles was born on July 7, 1873 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles Henry and Helen Reeder (Dales) Hays.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, 1893. Studied Ateliers Godefroy-Freynet and Laloux, Paris. American Academy, Rome.
John Stewardson memorial traveling fellowship in architecture, 1898-1899.
Studied in Egypt and southern Europe, 1922-1923.
Began practice, Philadelphia, 1894. Practicing under own name since 1908. Member of faculty School Architecture University College, 1906-1943.
Consultant architect University College, 1920-1936, supervising architect, 1937-1944.
Supervising architect University of California at Davis, California, 1918-1944. Architect to Bds. of Education, Berkeley and Pittsburgh, California, 1918-1920.
Participated in study for regents of University of California for dormitory plans. Architect many buildings University of California campuses.
Manitoba of the Year Honor Award, Building Industry Conference Board, 1954.
Fellow emeritus American International Assurance. Member Society Beaux Arts Architects, Beaux Arts Institute Design, Alumni American Academy, Rome, Delta Sigma Chi, Tau Sigma Delta (honorary). Clubs: Faculty, Arts (Berkeley).
Married Elah Hale, February 16, 1921. Children: Charles Harrison, Dale.