Harold Eugene Wagoner (February 27, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was a prominent twentieth-century American ecclesiastical architect who designed many notable churches, including Coral Ridge Presbyterian and The National Presbyterian Church, as well as helping design the interior of the United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel.
After his time in France he moved back to Philadelphia where he was associated with the firm of Thomas & Martin followed by Wenner & Chance.
[2] Wagoner, a Presbyterian, was among the most notable architects of Protestant churches in mid-twentieth century America, with a reputation and impact that few could match.
He first received accolades for his designs for First Presbyterian of Vero Beach and St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran in Savannah, with the later being called, "one of the truly great churches of the South."
The Thomas & Wagoner design for Community Methodist Church in Westwood, Los Angeles used so much concrete that Civil Defense authorities declared it the most Atom bomb proof building in the city.
On the other hand, when the established community and its sponsorship suggested a modest building in character with the neighborhood, Mr. Wagoner again was sensitive to the situation and produced good architecture.