John C. Peck

John C. Peck (October 6, 1828 - ?) was a businessman and building contractor from Atlanta, GA. Peck is known for constructing some of Atlanta's most notable early buildings including the Kimball House hotels.[1] He was also the Chief of the Department of Construction for the 1881 International Cotton Exposition under Director-General Hannibal Kimball.[2]

Early life

Peck was born on October 6, 1828 in Ellsworth, Connecticut, the son of George W. Peck and his wife Hannah.[3] He was the fourth of seven children.[3] He married Josephine Hoyt in 1853.[3]

References

  1. ^ Shingleton, Royce (1985). Richard Peters:Champion of the New South. Mercer University Press. ISBN 0865541264. 
  2. ^ "ATLANTA'S COTTON EXHIBITION.; FLATTERING ASSURANCES OF SUCCESS--DETAILS OF THE ENTERPRISE". New York Times (New York Times): pp. 5. May 12, 1881. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9F02EEDA133CEE3ABC4A52DFB366838A699FDE. Retrieved 2008-11-26. 
  3. ^ a b c Goodenough, Giles Frederick (1900). A Gossip about a Country Parish of the Hills and Its People: Ellsworth, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Times Press. pp. 106.