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John B. Parkin

Canadian architect (1911–1975)

John Burnett Parkin (26 June 1911 – 17 August 1975) was a Canadian architect. Parkin is best known as the principal of the firm John B. Parkin Associates, which he operated from 1947 to 1968 with partner John C. Parkin (no relation), and which produced the largest body of mid-century modern architecture in Canada.2

From Wikipedia’s article on John B. Parkin (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Jun 26, 1911, died Aug 17, 1975.1

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Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity of Toronto3

Career

Occupation: architect.6

Known for: Mississauga Sports and Entertainment Centre.7

After receiving his Dip. Arch. from the University of Toronto in 1935, Parkin moved to London, England, where he worked briefly for the National Coal Board, H.M. Office of Works, and finally the London practice of Howard and Souster. In 1937, he returned to Canada, where he operated in private practice until 1947.

He entered into an architectural practice with John Cresswell Parkin in 1947 and was joined, two months later, by his brother, landscape architect Edmond T. Parkin (1912–1994).

Parkin's records are held at the Canadian Architectural Archives in Calgary as the John B. Parkin/NORR fonds.

From Wikipedia’s article on John B. Parkin (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Personal life

  • BornJun 26, 1911, Toronto8
  • DiedAug 17, 1975, Los Angeles9
  • CitizenshipCanada10

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