William Penn Cresson

William Penn Cresson
A bust of Major William Penn Cresson
Sculpture of William Penn Cresson created by his wife Margaret.
Born(1873-09-17)September 17, 1873
Claymont, Delaware, U.S.
DiedMay 12, 1932(1932-05-12) (aged 58)
Stockbridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Architect, Diplomat, author, professor
Known forDesigner of the Embassy of Ireland, Washington, D.C.

William Penn Cresson (September 17, 1873 – May 12, 1932)[1] was an American architect, author, diplomat, and husband of sculptor Margaret French Cresson (1889–1973).

  1. ^ Cresson, William Penn (1873–1932) data from the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings (PAB) project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia