Sally Bould Stan

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
Sally Waldner was born on January 1, 1917, in Tonopah, Nevada, to parents Winifred Louise (née Hunt) and Clarence Edwin Waldner.

She pursued her architectural degree at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 1939 as one of three women in her class.

Career
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. 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.

Personal life
Stan married in 1940 to Howard C. Bould, and later divorced in 1967. Her second marriage was to George Stan.

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.

Legacy
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).