Background
Train, Jack Durkee was born on April 8, 1922 in Cairo. Son of Cyril C. and Yuba (Whitaker) Train.
Train, Jack Durkee was born on April 8, 1922 in Cairo. Son of Cyril C. and Yuba (Whitaker) Train.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, University Illinois, 1944.
With Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago, 1946-1966, Metz Train & Youngren, Inc., Chicago, 1966-1982. Principal Jack Train Associates, since 1982. Chairman Production Systems For Architects And Engineers, Inc., 1969-1972, director, 1969-1973.
Member National Architectural Accrediting Board, 1973-1980, president. Member Illinois Architect Examination Committee, since 1987.
Member Barrington Hills Plan Commission, 1964-1974, 76-80, zoning board, since 1987. With United States Navy, 1944-1946, PTO. Fellow American Institute of Architects (president Chicago 1962-1964, national board directors 1966-1969, president Illinois council 1966-1968, Edward C. Kemper award 1974), Rotary, Economic Club, Barrington Hills Country Club.
Married Virginia Lee Gher, June 1, 1944. Children: Jack Douglas, Barbara Train Hammond, Pamela Train Leutz.