Background
Pereira, William L. was born on April 25, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Pereira, William L. was born on April 25, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1930; Bachelor of Science, Otis The Art Institute of Chicago, 1964; Bachelor of Science, Art Center College Design, 1971; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Pepperdine U., 1974.
Began as architect, 1930;
associate, Holabird & Root, Chicago, 1930-1932. Then private practice, Chicago, also, Los Angeles. Professor architecture University of Southern California, 1949-1957.
Partnership Pereira Association, from 1958. Architect in residence American Academy in Rome, 1971. Member of advisory commission to board directors Crocker-Citizens National.
Member President's National Council on Arts, 1965-1968. AdviserAeros. and Space Engineering Board, 1969. Chairman California Governor's Transportation Task Force Committee, 1967-1968.
Board directors Urban American, Inc.
Fellow American Institute of Architects (honor and merit awards, 1951-1969). Member Gargoyle Society, Society American Military Engineers, Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscar 1942), Alpha Sigma Mu (honorary). M C.
Married Margaret McConnell, June 24, 1934. Children: William L., Monica I. Married Bronya Kester, 1976.