Background
Farnan, William Thornton was born on November 29, 1947 in Mason City, Iowa, United States.
Farnan, William Thornton was born on November 29, 1947 in Mason City, Iowa, United States.
Student, St. John's University, 1968. Bachelor, Iowa State University, 1970.
Member staff planning division City of Bloomington, Minnesota, 1971-1973. Vice president Eldon Morrison Architects, White Bear Lake, 1973-1980. Project coordinator University Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1981-1982.
Principal Farnan Architects, White Bear Lake, 1982-1999. Educator St. Paul Technology College, 1986-1999.
Member advisory board Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment, St. Paul, 1980-1983. Member parish council St. Mary of the Lake, White Bear Lake, 1979-1988. Member American Institute of Architects, Minnesota Society Architects.
Son of Thornton James and Geraldine Mary (Bassler) F. Divorced; children: Michael, Timothy.