William’s work is defined by its 20th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

"Windway" W. J. Kohler Farm, Kohler, Wisconsin, First Floor Plan
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

"Windway" W. J. Kohler Farm: Second Floor Plan
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

Louis N. Cohen House, Highland Park, Illinois, Perspective
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

Pattern for Ornamental Concrete, Newton S. Nobel House, Barrington, Illinois, Details
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

Lambert H. Ennis House, Evanston, Illinois, Perspective
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

Lambert H. Ennis House, Evanston, Illinois, First Floor Plan
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Rosenfield House, Glencoe, Illinois, Main Floor Plan
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

"Windway," W. J. Kohler Farm Playhouse, Kohler, Wisconsin, Perspective
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

Lambert H. Ennis House, Evanston, Illinois, Elevations and Section
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

Louis N. Cohen House, Highland Park, Illinois, Perspective
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Rosenfield House, Glencoe, Illinois, Planting Plan
William Ferguson Deknatel (American, 1907-1973) Alfred Caldwell (American, 1903-1998)

Maurice Rosenfield House, Glencoe, Illinois, Exterior Elevation
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907–1973

Near West Side Planning Project, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective Sketch
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907–1973

Lambert H. Ennis House, Evanston, Illinois, Window Details and Kitchen Wall Section
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

Emery W. Lancaster Farm Residence, Quincy, Illinois, Detail
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

Central Chicago Redevelopment Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, Site Plan
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973

Louis N. Cohen House, Highland Park, Illinois, Lower and Main Floor Plans
William Ferguson Deknatel American, 1907-1973