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FASLA William A. Behnke 1975

FASLA William A. Benhnke Inducted 1975

University: The Ohio State University Degree: BLA

Graduation year: 1947-51

Firms: Member, Ohio Parks And Recreation Association; Affiliate Member, AIA

ASLA Election Date (year): 1975

ASLA Contributions:
Section Chairman from 1961-63
Kentucky-Ohio Chapter President from 1969-72
Chapter Executive Committee from 1969-77
Ohio Chapter Trustee from 1973-77
National Executive Committee from 1974-75
Chairman of the Public Relations Committee in 1971
Chairman of the Professional Awards Jury in 1973
Chairman of the Operations & Development Committee in 1974
Publication Board, LAM in 1973
Chairman of the Management Selection Committee from 1976-77
Board of LA Accreditation from 1973-76
Task Force on National Growth

Categories: Executed Works & Direct Service to the Society.

Chapter: Ohio

William A. Behnke Graduated from Ohio State University in 1951 and became a designer and a project manager in the architectural field. In his career Behnke helped design and build the Dauch Memorial Park in Sandusky, Ohio, the Museum of Natural History in Cleveland, Ohio, and numerous more projects. Through his career Behnke has been recognized for his contributions to society with numerous and prestige awards. Such awards include the ALSA Distinguished service award in 1975 and 1976, the ASLA Professional Awards in Erie Island State Park, and more. Behnke was ultimate inducted to be a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects.