John Lyell Wilson (1894-1964), Architect
John Lyell Wilson was born May 9, 1894. He worked as an architect and contractor. He was married to Violet and had a daughter, Lois. Wilson died May 29, 1964.[1][2]
This page is a contribution to the publication, Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. See the format and contents page for more information on the compilation and page organization.
Contents
Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings
Norfolk, Nebraska, 1957-1960
Educational & Professional Associations
1940: contractor, Topeka, Kansas.[2]
1957-1960: architect, Norfolk, Nebraska.
Buildings & Projects
Notes
References
1. Application for Registration to Practice Professional Engineering and Architecture, Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Architects, April 2, 1960. Nebraska State Historical Society RG081 SG2.
2. 1940 United States Census, s.v. “John L. Wilson,” Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, accessed through AncestryLibrary.com.
Page Citation
D. Murphy, “John Lyell Wilson (1894-1964), Architect,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, April 30, 2015. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, December 5, 2025.
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