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Male, born 1894-07-18, died 1987-09-27
Associated with the firm network
Résumé
Draftsman, Heath, Gove and Bell, Architects, Tacoma, WA, c. 1915-1920.
Principal, Silas E. Nelsen, Architect, Tacoma, WA, 1920-1971.
Professional Activities
Nelsen became a Registered Architect in the State of Washington in 1924.
He served on the Architects Examining Board for the State of Washington in 1956. (See "Oaths of Office, 1854-2015 - Silas - E. - Nelsen," Oaths of Office, 1854-2015, Office of the Secretary of State, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives, http://digitalarchives.wa.gov, accessed 09/18/2017.)
Nelsen had no formal architectural training, other than his apprenticeship in the Tacoma office of architects, Heath, Gove and Bell.
Relocation
Born in Stoten, WI, Nelsen moved to Portland, OR, as a child, graduating from high school there.
Nelsen resided in Gig Harbor, WA, at the end of his life.
Spouse
He married Gerda M. Nelsen.
Children
He had a son, Silas E. Nelsen, Jr.
Biographical Notes
SSN: 538-16-3803.
PCAD id: 5242
| Name | Date | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Memorial Cemetery, Crematory, Washougal, WA | 1940 | Washougal | WA |
| 2420 North Union Avenue House, Tacoma, WA | Tacoma | WA | |
| Mueller-Harkins Company, Buick Dealership #3, Tacoma, WA | 1946-1948 | Tacoma | WA |
| Riviera Theatre, Downtown, Tacoma, WA | 1929-1929 | Tacoma | WA |
| Sears, Roebuck and Company, Department Store, Downtown, Tacoma, WA | Tacoma | WA |
