Background
Lackens, John Wendell was born on December 27, 1934 in Eveleth, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Wendell and Dorothy Gertrude (Williams) Lackens.
Lackens, John Wendell was born on December 27, 1934 in Eveleth, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Wendell and Dorothy Gertrude (Williams) Lackens.
Student, Wisconsin State University, 1953-1954; Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1956; Bachelor of Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1958; Master in Architecture, Harvard University, 1960.
Architect, Thorshov & Cerny, Minneapolis, 1957-1959; architect, Sert, Jackson & Gourley, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1959; architect, The Architects Collaborative, 1959-1960; architect, The Cerny Associations, Minneapolis, 1960-1970; chairman, The Alliance, Minneapolis, since 1970.
Member Mass Transit Committee Citizens' League Minneapolis, 1964-1971. Member Boys andGirls Clubs Minneapolis, since 1968, chairman, 1981-1982. Member Neighborhood Environ.Task Force Minneapolis Commission Urban Environment, 1969-1970.
Fellow American Institute of Architects. Member Minnesota Society Architects, University of Minnesota Alumni Association, Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, Minneapolis Institute Arts, Walker Art Center, University Minnesota Club (Minneapolis), Pool and Yacht Club (St. Paul), Harvard Alumni Club, Alpha Rho Chi.
Married Barbara Jean Barkhuff, December 28, 1957. Children: Gregory David, Catherine Marie.