Walter B. Chambers | |
---|---|
Born | Walter Boughton Chambers September 15, 1866 New York City, U.S. |
Died | April 19, 1945 New York City, U.S. | (aged 78)
Education | Ecole des Beaux Arts Yale University |
Occupation(s) | Architect, Educator |
Employer | Flagg & Chambers (co-founder) |
Known for | Atelier Masqueray-Chambers (co-founder in 1893) St. Nicholas Skating Rink (1896) in New York City McClellan Hall (1925) on Yale University's Old Campus Bingham Hall (1928) on Yale University's Old Campus Singer Building (1908) Corcoran Gallery of Art (1897) in Washington, D.C. |
Spouse(s) | Ethel Notman (1897–1898) Elizabeth Ferguson (1901–1945) |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Robert W. Chambers (brother) |
Honors | American Institute of Architects |
Walter Boughton Chambers, AIA (September 15, 1866 – April 19, 1945) was a successful New York City architect whose buildings continue to be landmarks in the city’s skyline and whose contributions to architectural education were far-reaching.