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Male, US, born 03/19/1879, died 03/24/1958

Associated with the firm network

Nimmons, Carr and Wright Architects


Professional History

Captain, US Army, Construction Division, Docks and Wharfs, World War I; Draftsman/Designer/Associate, Pond and Pond, Architects, Chicago, IL, 1900-1914; Chief of Design and Planning/Partner, Nimmons, Carr and Wright, Architects, Chicago, IL, c. 1914-1930; Partner, Carr and Wright, Architects, Chicago, IL, c. 1930-1950. Associate of the Director under A.B. Contract, US Army, Holston Ordnance Works, Kingsport, TN, World War II; Carr retired in 1950.

NCARB Certified; in 1955, Carr noted that he was a Registered Architect in the State of NY. Carr served as Director of the American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter, on various occasions. Member, Metro Housing Council, Chicago, IL; Member, Chicago School Board District, Buildings and Grounds, Highland Park, IL; Member/Chairman, City of Highland Park, Zoning Board, Highland Park, IL;

Fellow, American Institute of Architects, 1952;

Education

Coursework, Armour Institute, Chicago, IL; Carr did work in engineering.

Personal

Born in Milwaukee, WI, Carr died in Los Angeles County, CA, at the age of 79; his mother's maiden name was Burke;

SSN: 408-32-5160; Carr traveled in England, France and Belgium in 1906-1907. During his long career, George Carr produced many designed for Sears Roebuck and Company mail order buildings, such as those in Philadelphia, PA, (1921) and Greenville, SC (1945), as well as retail stores in Boston, MA, (1934) and Baltimore, MD, (1940). Carr was a member of the following groups: City Club, Chicago, IL; Cliff Dwellers, Chicago, IL.



Associated Locations

  • Milwaukee, WI (Architect's Birth)
    Milwaukee, WI

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PCAD id: 1695