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Male, US, born 1905-07-04, died 1989-03-17
Associated with the firms network
Honnold and Russell, Architects; Russell and Samaniego, Architects; Russell, George Vernon and Associates
Résumé
Draftsman, Edward Necarsulmer, Architect, New York, NY, 1929-1930.
Draftsman, York and Sawyer, Architects, New York, NY, 1930-1932.
Designer, Edward Necarsulmer, Architect, New York, NY, 1932.
Designer, Reginald Johnson, Architect, Los Angeles, CA, 1933-1934.
Partner, [Douglas] Honnold and Russell, Architects, Los Angeles, CA, 1935-1942.
Partner, Russell and [Eduardo J.] Samaniego, Architects, Los Angeles, CA, 1946-1950.
Founding Partner, George Vernon Russell and Associates, Architects, Los Angeles, CA, 1951- .
Professional Activities
Russell joined the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Southern California Chapter, in 1947.
Director, AIA, Southern California Chapter, 1955-1958.
When surveyed in 1962, Russell indicated that he had been NCARB Certified.
He was also Registered Architect in the States of CA and NY in 1962.
Professional Awards
Fellow, American Institute of Architects (FAIA), 1958.
Associate, National Academy of Design, New York, NY, 1972.
Coursework, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, CA, 1923-1924; B.Arch., University of Washington, Seattle, 1928; Dipl., Ecole des Beaux-Arts Americaines en France, Fontainebleau, France, 1928;
MIT Prize, Ecole des Beaux-Arts Americaines en France, Fontainebleau, France, 1928; J. P. Alaux Prize, Ecole des Beaux-Arts Americaines en France, Fontainebleau, France, 1928;
Russell had been born in California, but attended university in Seattle, WA; he died in Los Angeles County, CA; his last residence was in the 91105 zip code of Pasadena, CA.
Russell's mother's maiden name was Culberson;
Russell married in 1942.
When surveyed in 1955, Russell indicated that he had had two children.
A student watercolor presentation drawing of "A Mountain Inn," (1928), is preserved in a collection of student drawings held at the University of Washington Libraries, Department of Special Collections, Seattle, WA; SSN: 572-20-6510;
PCAD id: 234
| Name | Date | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Adhesive Label Corporation, Office Building, Los Angeles, CA | 1952 | Monrovia | CA |
| City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks, Griffith Park, Equestrian Center, Burbank, CA | 1963 | Burbank | CA |
| Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, NV | |||
| Joyce Shoe Company Factory #2, Pasadena, CA | Pasadena | CA | |
| Kiam, Alexander, House, Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles | CA | |
| Penney, J.C., Company, Incorporated, Department Store, Van Nuys, CA | 1946 | Los Angeles | CA |
| Pike, John J., House, Los Angeles, CA | 1952 | Los Angeles | CA |
| Republic Supply Company Office and Plant, San Leandro, CA | San Leandro | CA | |
| Sunset Plaza, West Hollywood, CA | 1934-1936 | West Hollywood | CA |
