Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario (1959-1962)

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• Fonds: John C. Parkin fonds, 1929-1987
•    Series: Architectural projects, 1945-1986
•      Project: Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario (1959-1962), 1955-1977

People

• John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)
• John Cresswell Parkin (architect)
• John B. Parkin (architect)

Title

Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario (1959-1962)

Dates of creation

1955-1977

Level of archival description

Project

Extent and Medium

• Approximately 92 drawings (including 40 reprographic copies)
• 0.07 l.m. of textual records

Scope and Content

This project series documents alterations and additions to the residence of John C. Parkin and his family in North York, Ontario from 1959-1962. The office identified the project number as 5933.

The architect's family home, designed by him a few years earlier, was a one-storey, white brick faced bungalow located at 75 The Bridle Path. The home eventually became an acclaimed symbol of a modern dwelling in North America. This project consisted of alterations to the existing house, as well as additions to enlarge the home. The house included a pool and gardens, bedrooms for his children, a study, and maid's quarters, among other rooms. The house has since been demolished.

The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1955-1977. The majority of drawings are originals, which include plans, elevations, and some construction drawings. The textual materials consist of correspondence, construction documentation, variation orders, contract data, tender proposals, and specifications.

Reference Number

AP018.S1.1959.PR01

Arrangement

Materials in this project series have been compiled from different accessions and/or arranged by material type.

Conditions governing reproduction

• Jennifer A.C. Parkin holds copyright for materials from accession AR1997:0021. Permission must be sought from copyright holder before reproductions can be made.

Location

North York Toronto Ontario Canada

Related units of description

• Records for related projects are also included in this fonds, see: AP018.S1.1953.PR01, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. John C. Parkin, North York, Ontario. Additional materials for this project are held at the University of Calgary in the John B. Parkin/NORR fonds.

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  • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1959.PR01.001
  • Title: Plans, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario
  • Dates of creation: circa 1959
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 16 drawings

  Dimensions:

  Sheet (smallest): 100 x 55 cm Sheet (largest): 120 x 94 cm

  Credit line:

  John C. Parkin fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de John C. Parkin/
  Gift of John C. Parkin
  

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  • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1959.PR01.002
  • Title: Landscape plans and elevation, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario
  • Dates of creation: circa 1959
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 8 drawings

  Dimensions:

  Sheet (smallest): 54 x 28 cm Sheet (largest): 114 x 80 cm

  Credit line:

  John C. Parkin fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de John C. Parkin/
  Gift of John C. Parkin
  

  Folder Number:

  018-247-04

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  • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1959.PR01.003
  • Title: Site and landscape plans, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario
  • Dates of creation: 1961
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 8 drawings

  Dimensions:

  Sheet (smallest): 110 x 69 cm Sheet (largest): 124 x 84 cm

  Credit line:

  John C. Parkin fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de John C. Parkin/
  Gift of John C. Parkin
  

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  • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1959.PR01.004
  • Title: Floor and landscape plans, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario
  • Dates of creation: 1961
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 9 drawings

  Dimensions:

  Sheet (smallest): 31 x 30 cm Sheet (largest): 124 x 84 cm

  Credit line:

  John C. Parkin fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de John C. Parkin/
  Gift of John C. Parkin
  

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  • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1959.PR01.005
  • Title: Plan for proposed lawn sprinkler, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario
  • Dates of creation: circa 1959
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 drawing

  Dimensions:

  Sheet: 66 x 46 cm

  Credit line:

  John C. Parkin fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de John C. Parkin/
  Gift of John C. Parkin
  

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  • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1959.PR01.006
  • Title: Interior perspective sketch, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario
  • Dates of creation: circa 1959
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 drawing

  Dimensions:

  Sheet: 77 x 31 cm

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • Jennifer A.C. Parkin holds copyright. Permission must be sought from copyright holder before reproductions can be made.

  Credit line:

  John C. Parkin fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de Jennifer A.C. Parkin/
  Gift of Jennifer A.C. Parkin
  

  Folder Number:

  018-367-03

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  • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1959.PR01.007
  • Title: Construction plans, schedules, sections, details, elevations, and electrical, mechanical and structural drawings, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario
  • Dates of creation: 1962-1977
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 13 reprographic copies

  Dimensions:

  Sheet: 122 x 81 cm

  Credit line:

  John C. Parkin fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de John C. Parkin/
  Gift of John C. Parkin
  

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  • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1959.PR01.008
  • Title: Floor, site and landscaping plans, elevations and sections, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario
  • Dates of creation: 1962
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 4 reprographic copies

  Dimensions:

  Sheet (smallest): 89 x 55 cm Sheet (largest): 84 x 68 cm

  Credit line:

  John C. Parkin fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de John C. Parkin/
  Gift of John C. Parkin
  

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  • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1959.PR01.009
  • Title: Mechanical and electrical drawings, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario
  • Dates of creation: 1962
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 3 drawings

  Dimensions:

  Sheet: 124 x 84 cm

  Credit line:

  John C. Parkin fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de John C. Parkin/
  Gift of John C. Parkin
  

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  • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1959.PR01.010
  • Title: Project documentation, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario
  • Dates of creation: 1955-1970
  • Form: drawings, textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

  Description:

  This is a box containing correspondence, construction documentation, variation orders, contract data, tender proposals, specifications, and construction drawings.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • Approximately 23 reprographic copies
  • 0.07 l.m. of textual records

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • Jennifer A.C. Parkin holds copyright. Permission must be sought from copyright holder before reproductions can be made.

  Credit line:

  John C. Parkin fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de Jennifer A.C. Parkin/
  Gift of Jennifer A.C. Parkin
  

  Folder Number:

  018-346-01 to 07

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  • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1959.PR01.011
  • Title: Construction plans, details, schedules, elevations and sections, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario
  • Dates of creation: 1962
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 6 drawings

  Dimensions:

  Sheet: 124 x 84 cm

  Credit line:

  John C. Parkin fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de John C. Parkin/
  Gift of John C. Parkin