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John M. Kokkins

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John M. Kokkins
Born
John M. Kokkins

(1901-10-15)15 October 1901
Died6 November 2020(2020-11-06) (aged 119)
NationalityGreek, American
OccupationArchitect
Known forFirst Greek Immigrant to graduate from Columbia University School of Architecture in 1930[1]
Notable workSutton House

John M. Kokkins (15 October 1901 – 6 November 2002) was a Greek-American architect.

Kokkins was born in Karpathos, Greece. He was educated at Columbia University and trained as an architect at the Columbia College of Architecture graduating in 1930.

Kokkins was among the team of architects the designed the Sutton House and hospitals in post World War II Greece jointly with Stephen C. Lyras and was also a founding member of the Greek Orthodox Church of Our Savior.[2]

Notable buildings

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References

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  1. ^ "Obituaries". Columbia College Today. Columbia University. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Paid Notice: Deaths KOKKINS, JOHN M." New York Times. 12 Nov 2002. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  3. ^ "555 Madison Ave". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  4. ^ "650 Park Ave". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  5. ^ "201 East 79th Street". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  6. ^ "165 E. 66 Street". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  7. ^ "179 E. 70 Street". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Inwood Heights, 1701 Saint Nicholas Avenue". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  9. ^ "The 16 Sutton Place". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Bellcourt Gardens, 213 Street And 36 Avenue". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.