Background
Holabird, John Augur was born on May 9, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Augur and Dorothy (Hackett) Holabird.
Holabird, John Augur was born on May 9, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Augur and Dorothy (Hackett) Holabird.
Bachelor, Harvard University, 1942; Master in Architecture, Harvard University, 1948.
Architectural designer, Holabird & Root, Chicago, 1948-1949, 55-64; associate firm, Holabird & Root, 1964-1970; partner, Holabird & Root, 1970-1987. Teacher drama Francis Parker School, Chicago, 1949-1955. Stage designer NBC-television, 1955.
President Park West Community Association, 1962. Director Lincoln Park ConservationAssn., 1960-1964, Corlands, 1979-1985. Member Chicago Commision on Historic andArchtl.
Landmarks, 1981-1985. Board directors Lincoln Park Community Conservation, 1964. Trustee Francis Parker School, Ravinia Festival Association, Illinois Institute Technology, 1980-1986.
Served with United States Army, 1942-1945. Fellow American Institute of Architects (president Chicago chapter 1977-1978). Member Tavern Club, Harvard Club (director 1974-1978), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Donna Katharine Smith, November 25, 1942 (divorced 1969). Children: Jean, Katharine, Polly, Lisa (deceased). Married Marcia Stefanie Fergestad, June 28, 1969 (deceased March 1994).
Children: Ann, Lynn; married Janet Nothhelfer Connor, May 7, 1996.