William J. Conklin

William J. Conklin
BornMay 2, 1923
Hubbell, Nebraska
DiedNovember 22, 2018
Mitchellville, MD
Occupations
SpouseBarbara Mallon Conklin
ChildrenChris Conklin
Parents
  • J. E. Conklin
  • Wilhelmina Conklin

William J. Conklin (May 2, 1923 – November 22, 2018) was an American architect and archaeologist.[1] In the field of architecture, he is best known as the designer of the U.S. Navy Memorial and co-designer of Reston, the planned community in Virginia. His work in archaeology focused on Incan textiles, Quipus, and textile preservation techniques used in unwrapping the Incan mummy Juanita.

  1. ^ "William J. Conklin, architect who designed Navy Memorial, parts of Reston, dies at 95". Washington Post. 15 December 2018. Retrieved 2019-03-10.