Male, born 01/08/1873, died 04/21/1954

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Corbett, H.W., Architect


Professional History

Draftsman, Cass Gilbert, Architect, New York, NY, 1901-1903; Partner, Corbett and [F. Livingston] Pell, Architects, New York, NY, 1903-1912; Partner, Corbett and [Frank J.] Helmle, Architects, New York, NY, 1912-1928; Partner, Corbett, [Wallace K.] Harrison and MacMurray, 1928-1933; Partner, Corbett and MacMurray, 1935-1941; Principal, Harvey Wiley Corbett, Architect, 1941-c. 1950;

Master, Columbia University, School of Architecture, student atelier, New York, NY, 1907-1909; Critic and Lecturer, Columbia University, New York, NY, 1909-1912, 1921-1935;

Chairman, Chicago World's Fair, Architectural Commission, 1933; Member, Board of Directors, Regional Plan Association, 1935-19??

Annual Award, American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter, 1953;

Education

B.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1895; Dipl., Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France, 1900;

Personal

His parents were physicians living in San Francisco, CA.

Harvey Wiley Corbett married Gail Sherman Corbett, who died before him.

Corbett and his wife had two children, John M. Corbett and Mrs. Jean Peck.

Following his graduation from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, he spent about 1 year traveling in the UK, Italy and France. The funeral service for Corbett was held at the Calvary Episcopal Church, New York, NY;



Associated Locations

  • New York, NY (Architect's Death)
    New York, NY

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  • San Francisco, CA (Architect's Birth)
    San Francisco, CA

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PCAD id: 4123