Sally Bould Stan
Sally Bould Stan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sally Waldner January 1, 1917 Tonopah, Nevada, U.S. |
| Died | May 28, 2008 (aged 91) Lafayette, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Sally Waldner Bould Stan |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | Residential and commercial architecture |
| Spouse(s) | Howard C. Bould (m. 1940–1967; divorce), George Stan |
| Children | 3 |
Sally Bould Stan (née Sally Waldner; January 1, 1917 – May 28, 2008) was an American architect, known for her extensive contribution to residential and commercial architecture primarily in Lafayette, California, and its surrounding San Francisco Bay Area. Over her career, Stan designed around 2,000 homes, marking a significant legacy in the region's architectural landscape.
Early life and education
[edit]Sally Waldner was born on January 1, 1917, in Tonopah, Nevada, to parents Winifred Louise (née Hunt) and Clarence Edwin Waldner.[1]
She pursued her architectural degree at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 1939 as one of three women in her class.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Stan's architectural journey began in 1948 when she designed her first home. She became a registered architect in California in 1985, focusing largely on residential housing, subdivisions, and single-family dwellings.[3] Her projects include the design of nearly 2,000 homes in Contra Costa County and a significant remodel of the United Methodist Church in Lafayette, California.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Stan married in 1940 to Howard C. Bould, and later divorced in 1967.[1] Her second marriage was to George Stan.[1]
She spent the majority of her life in Lafayette, California, where she was deeply involved in the community, serving on the board of the Lafayette Improvement Association.[5]
Legacy
[edit]Stan retired in 1998, leaving behind a rich portfolio of projects. Her work is documented in the Sally Waldner Bould Stan Architectural Collection at Virginia Tech, part of the International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA).[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Who's Who in California. Who's Who Historical Society. 1995. p. 377. ISBN 978-1-880142-03-5.
- ^ "Stan, Sally Waldner Bould, b.1917". ArchivesSpace Public Interface. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ a b "Sally Stan Obituary (2008)". Legacy.com. East Bay Times. June 1, 2008. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ "Sally Bould Stan". IAWA Biographical Database. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "A Guide to the Sally Waldner Bould Stan Architectural Collection, 1940-1997". Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA)". Virginia Tech Special Collections University Libraries. Retrieved 2024-03-03.