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Born: 6/12/1892

Born in Wilmington, DE, Walter Carlson maintained an architectural practice in that city as well. He attended Drexel Institute's Evening School from 1909 to 1910 and worked as a draftsman for Walter Stewart Brown before becoming a draftsman for the Dupont Company in Delaware. In 1927 he organized his own firm.

Carlson joined the AIA in 1932 and achieved fellowship status in 1952.

Written by Sandra L. Tatman.

Clubs and Membership Organizations

  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • Delaware Chapter AIA

School Affiliations

  • Drexel Institute

 

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