Background
Krempel, John P. was born on October 19, 1861 in Kreuznach, Germany. Son of John P. and Susan (Stocker) Krempel.
Krempel, John P. was born on October 19, 1861 in Kreuznach, Germany. Son of John P. and Susan (Stocker) Krempel.
Educated technical high school, Berlin.
Head draftsman with Frank J. Capitain, 1888-1892, and partner with him, 1893-1894. Practiced alone, 1894-1911, then with Walter East. Erkes. Architect Chino Sugar Factory, Oxnard Sugar Factory, Oxnard Hotel, Maier Brewery, German Hospital, Times Building, residence of General Harrison Gray Otis, et cetera
Member State Board of Architecture, California, since 1901.
Married Emilie Kuhrts, December 12, 1896. Children: Jack J., Paul West., Lucille South. Settled in Los Angeles, California.