William Templeton Johnson
William Templeton Johnson (1877 – 1957) was a notable San Diego architect. He was a fellow to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1939.
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William Templeton Johnson

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- William Templeton Johnson
- Born
- 1877
- Died
- 1957
- Awards
- Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (1939)
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- architect
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William Templeton Johnson (1877 – 1957) was a notable San Diego architect. He was a fellow to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1939.
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• Name — William Templeton Johnson • Born — 1877 • Died — 1957 • Citizenship — American • Awards — Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (1939) • Significant Buildings — * San Diego Museum of Art • La Valencia Hotel • San Diego Trust and Savings Bank Building • San Diego Natural History Museum • San Diego County Administration Center • Significant Projects — Buildings for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 • Significant Design — Spanish Revival architecture
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1877
William Templeton Johnson was born on 31 August 1877.
1957
William Templeton Johnson died on 14 October 1957.
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