ALVIN M. STRAUSS
The Commissioners of Allen County selected A. M. Strauss, Incorporated, to design the War Memorial Coliseum because of the notable achievements of the firm and because that architectural corporation could complete all phases of structural planning. Thus, the need for employing architects from other cities would be obviated.
Alvin M. Strauss, born April 8, 1895, at Kendallville, Indiana, was the son of Abraham and Frieda Strauss. After the completion of his secondary education in the city of his birth in 1912, he was employed for several years in architectural offices in Fort Wayne and Chicago. His career was interrupted during the first World War by military service. Following his discharge in 1918, Mr. Strauss returned to Fort Wayne and opened his own office of architectural consultants. Mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering personnel were added to the staff in the 1940’s. The firm was incorporated in 1950 under the name of A. M. Strauss, Incorporated.
Mr. Strauss is a director of the Indiana Society of Architects and a member of the state Architects’ Registration Board. In addition to these professional organizations, he is a member of the Jewish Federation, the Executives Club, the Elks Lodge, and the Fort Wayne Country Club. He is married and resides at 1220 Illsley Drive.