Virtual Talk: John Parkinson’s Iconic Vision

Join author Stephen Gee as he shares his research on architect John Parkinson’s legacy. Learn about Parkinson’s design of Los Angeles City Hall (1926-1928) and Bullock’s Wilshire (1928) as well as dozens of important buildings in downtown Los Angeles. And discover several major intersections where all four (or nearly all) of the corner buildings were designed by this seminal figure.

Joined in practice by his son Donald to form Parkinson & Parkinson (during which time he was most prolific), John Parkinson also had an earlier partnership with Edwin Bergstrom. After Parkinson’s death in 1935, his son continued to carry on the firm’s architectural traditions and name for 10 more years.

This free event is hosted by the Society of Architectural Historians, Southern California Chapter. RSVP via email:  [email protected]. A Zoom connection information sent upon registration.