Arthur L. Parker

Arthur L. Parker
Born Arthur LaRue Parker
(1885-11-16)November 16, 1885
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died January 1, 1945(1945-01-01) (aged 59)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Resting place Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
41°30′45″N 81°35′12″W / 41.5125°N 81.5868°W / 41.5125; -81.5868
Alma mater Case School of Applied Science
Known for Founder of Parker Appliance Company (Parker Hannifin Corporation)
Spouse(s) Helen (Fitzgerald) Parker
(1903–1965)
Children Patrick S. Parker
Parent(s)
  • William John Parker
  • Margaret "Maggie" Mariah (Streeter) Parker

Arthur "Art" LaRue Parker (November 16, 1885 – January 1, 1945) was an American businessman and inventor, known for founding Parker Hannifin Corporation (then known as Parker Appliance Company).

Art was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from Case School of Applied Science in 1907, present day Case Western Reserve University,[1] with a degree in electrical engineering.[2]

In 1908, Art filed his first patent, a mechanism that regulated the speed of a generator to create a constant output of electricity. Throughout his entire career, he filed 160 additional patents. The primary patent giving Art his entrepreneurial beginnings was filed in 1914 for his pneumatic breaking system.[3]

On March 13, 1917, Parker Appliance Company was founded, referencing the office address of 1115 Schofield Bldg of the Schofield Building in Downtown Cleveland.[4] Early struggles caused him to have to stop and start the business. In 1924 the business was closed and reopened at the address of 10320 Berea Rd in Cleveland. In 1935, he relocated the company into the much larger building at 17325 Euclid Ave in Cleveland.

Art died of a heart attack on Jan 1, 1945, leaving the business to his wife and kids.

References

  1. ↑ https://case.edu/industry/philanthropy/philanthropy-news/parker-hannifin-foundation-endows-chair-in-case-school-of-engineering.html
  2. ↑ Piraino Jr., Thomas A. (2017). Parker Hannifin's 100-Year Journey. Smart Business Network. p. 29. ISBN 9781945389955.
  3. ↑ Piraino Jr., Thomas A. (2017). Parker Hannifin's 100-Year Journey. Smart Business Network. p. 31. ISBN 9781945389955.
  4. ↑ http://www.thehydrauliccrimpfittingmuseum.com/page40.html
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