Background
Burks, Verner Irwin was born on June 16, 1923 in Des Arc, Arkansas, United States. Son of Verner Irwin and Leta Beatrice (Burton) Burks.
Burks, Verner Irwin was born on June 16, 1923 in Des Arc, Arkansas, United States. Son of Verner Irwin and Leta Beatrice (Burton) Burks.
Bachelor of Architecture, Washington University, St. Louis, 1951.
Partner, Burks & Landberg Architects, St. Louis, 1955-1976;
vice president, secretary, Burks & Landberg Architects, Inc., St. Louis, 1976-1978;
proprietor, Burks Association, Architects and Planners, St. Louis, 1978-1995. Chairman Landmarks and Urban Design Commission, City of St. Louis, 1969-1977. Chairman condemnation committee St. Louis Board Building Appeals, 1962-1968.
Co-chairman Old Post Office landmark Committee, since 1963. 1st vice president Campbell House Foundation, 1965-1975, honorary director, since 1975.
Junior warden Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral, 1975. Fellow American Institute of Architects (emeritus). M C.