Background
Deknatel, William Ferguson was born on May 29, 1907 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frederick H. and Wilfreda (Brockway) O.
Deknatel, William Ferguson was born on May 29, 1907 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frederick H. and Wilfreda (Brockway) O.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton, 1929. Taliesin fellow, Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris, France, 1932, Diplome parle Gouvernment, 1936.
Frederick Henry World War II Architect, since 1936. Director Mackie-Lovejoy Company, Chicago, 1932-1960, president, 1949-1960. Director Setwell Company, Chicago, 1932-1972, chairman, treasurer, 1949-1972, president, 1967-1972.
Chairman, treasurer Elting, Deknatel & Associates, Inc., 1960-1962. Co-principal Urban Renewal Planning Associates, 1961-1967. Vice president The Clearing, 1951-1956, director, 1951-1958.
Chairman planning for services committee Welfare Council Metropolitan Chicago, 1956-1959. Director National Federation Settlements and Neighborhood Centers, 1959-1967, vice president, 1964-1967, chairman civil rights committee, 1964-1967. Chairman Near West Side Planning Board, 1949-1950, vice chairman, 1950-1956, Executive Committee, 1956-1962.
Vice chairman West Central Planning Association, 1954-1964. Member board Great Lakes Regional Planning Commission, 1956-1969. Trustee Hull House Association, since 1939, president, 1953-1956, 61-62, honorary president, 1964.
Registered architect, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan.
Member board Great Lakes Regional Planning Commission, 1956-1969. Trustee Hull House Association, since 1939, president, 1953-1956, 61-62, honorary president, 1964.; Member American International Assurance, Society Contemporary American Art (president 1951-1953), Lambde Alpha.
Clubs: University (Chicago).
Married Geraldine Eager, April. Children: Diane (Mistress Emery Plerson).