Male, born 05/03/1920, died 11/16/2010

Associated with the firms network

Klontz and Wrede, Architects; Klontz, James M., Architect; Moore, Bliss, Jr., and Associates, Architects


Professional History

Service as an officer in the US Army, World War II; Associated Architect, Bliss Moore, Jr., and Associates, 1946-1951; Principal, James M. Klontz and Associates, Seattle, WA, 1951-1957; Partner, Klontz and Wrede, Architects, Seattle, WA, 1957- ;

Klontz joined the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1949. During his career, Klontz enjoyed good relations with Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle, obtaining the commissions for several churches and parochial schools. Reinforcing these connections, he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Education

B.Arch., University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1943; coursework, University of Paris, 1945;

American Institute of Architects School Medal, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1943; elected to Tau Sigma Delta, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1943.

Personal

In 1993, Klontz lived at 1324 West Emerson Street, Apt 303, Seattle, WA, 98119-1365.

His parents were George and Mary Ellen Klontz; his brothers and sisters were Martin, Joseph and Francis.

Klontz married Angie Gomes on 01/15/1949.

Member, Reserve Officers Association, Seattle, WA, c. 1962; Board of Directors, Knights of Columbus, Seattle, WA, c. 1962. SSN: 537-12-9712.



Associated Locations

  • Kent, WA (Architect's Birth)
    Kent, WA

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PCAD id: 5530