Charles Edward Parker (1826-1890) was an American

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from Boston, Massachusetts.

Life and career

After growing up in

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, Parker moved to Boston in the 1840s, where he worked for architect Gridley J. F. Bryant. Around 1846, at the young age of 20, he established his own office. After several years of private practice, he joined the office of prominent architect Richard Bond as junior partner. The firm, Bond & Parker, existed from 1850 until 1853. He practiced alone for the rest of his career. He retired from active practice soon before his death in late 1890."50-52 Broad Street Landmark Designation Report"
''https://www.cityofboston.gov/''. 1985. Parker was the father of the noted composer

Horatio Parker Horatio William Parker (September 15, 1863 – December 18, 1919) was an American composer, organist and teacher. He was a central figure in musical life in New Haven, Connecticut in the late 19th century, and is best remembered as the undergradu ...

, born in Auburndale in 1863. Parker's ''Hora Novissima'', written in 1893 after his father's death, was dedicated to him. Of the influence of the father on the son, it was said that from him, " oratioinherited an artistic nature and creative faculty", though his primary artistic inspiration came from his mother.Elson, Louis C. ''The History of American Music''. New York: MacMillan, 1904.

Legacy

Parker designed the Easthampton Town Hall and the Chicopee City Hall, as well as at least nine churches. Several of these, plus the City Hall in Chicopee, have been listed on the

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for their architectural significance.

Architectural works

References

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