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The Parkinsons

American architectural firm

John and Donald Parkinson were a father-and-son architectural firm operating in the Los Angeles area in the early 20th century. They designed and built many of the city's most iconic buildings, including Homer Laughlin Building, City Hall, the Memorial Coliseum, and Union Station.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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John Parkinson, architect
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John and Donald Parkinson were a father-and-son architectural firm operating in the Los Angeles area in the early 20th century. They designed and built many of the city's most iconic buildings, including Homer Laughlin Building, City Hall, the Memorial Coliseum, and Union Station.2

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