Résumé

Draftsman, various San Francisco, CA, architectural firms, before 1902, including A. Page Brown, Architect, San Francisco, CA.

Principal, James R. Miller, Architect, San Francisco, CA, 1902-1906, 1913-1923;

Partner, Miller and [George] De Colmesnil, Architects, San Francisco, CA, 1906-1913; Miller and de Colmesnil hired a 15-year-old apprentice, Timothy Pflueger (1892-1946) in 1907; the talented Pflueger would develop within the firm to become a partner 16 years later.

Partner, Miller and Pflueger, Architects, San Francisco, CA, 1923-1937; Miller retired in 1937.

Professional Activities

A member of the American Institute of Architects beginning in 1916, Miller acted as Secretary of the San Francisco Chapter for many years; the US Census of 1930 termed James Miller's occupation as "Carpenter."

Relocation

Born in Canada, Miller was naturalized 08/05/1890 in the Fifth Superior Court of San Francisco, CA.

The US Census of 1930 indicated that Miller immigrated to the US in 1878. In 1930, Miller and his wife lived at 1340 Cortez Avenue in Burlingame, CA. This house had an approximate value of $8,500; the Millers owned a radio in 1930.

Spouse

James Rupert Miller married Florence G. Miller, (born c. 1879 in CT) c. 1912. He was 42, she 32.

Biographical Notes

Member, Corinthian Yacht Club, Tiburon, CA, 1902- ; Member, The Family, San Francisco, CA, 1902- ;