Alfred A. Lama
20th-century Italian-American architect and politician
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Alfred A. Lama (1899 – January 3, 1984) was an Italian-born American architect and politician. He served as a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly from 1942 to 1972, representing portions of Brooklyn.
Kings County's 15th district (1955-1965)
40th district (1966-1972)
Alfred A. Lama | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1943 – December 1, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Giordano |
| Succeeded by | Edward Griffith (American politician) |
| Constituency | Kings County's 23rd district (1943-1954) Kings County's 15th district (1955-1965) 40th district (1966-1972) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1899 Italy |
| Died | January 3, 1984 (aged 84–85) Flower Hill, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Marie Lama |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Cooper Union |
| Occupation | Architect, politician |
Early life
Career
Lama was an architect.[1] He was the co-founder of Lama & Vassalotti, an architectural firm based in Brooklyn and Queens.[1] In 1932, he was elected as vice president of the Architects Club of Brooklyn.[2] He was elected as the president of the Brooklyn Society of Architects in 1941.[3]
Lama served as a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly from 1943 to 1972, representing Brooklyn.[1] He was the co-founder of the Mitchell–Lama Housing Program.[1][4]
Personal life, death and legacy
With his wife Marie, he had a son, Alfred M. Lama.[1] They resided in Oakdale, New York.[1]
Lama died on January 3, 1984, at St. Francis Hospital in Flower Hill, New York.[1][5] His funeral was held at the St. John Nepomucene Roman Catholic Church in Bohemia, New York.[1]
Lama Court, a small lane in Brooklyn, was named in his honor when he was an architect before he ran for office.[6]