Leonard Cecil Howitt

Leonard Cecil Howitt
Born(1896-12-27)27 December 1896
Died20 May 1964(1964-05-20) (aged 67)
CitizenshipBritish
Alma materUniversity of Liverpool School of Architecture
OccupationArchitect
Years active1925–1961
Known forManchester City Architect
Children3
Parents
  • William Howitt (father)
  • Ada Howitt (mother)
PracticeHerbert J. Rowse Architects
Manchester Corporation
BuildingsHeaton Park Reservoir Pumping Station (1955), Wythenshawe Fire Station (1957), Blackley Crematorium (1959), Toast Rack (1960), Manchester Crown Court (1962), Manchester Airport Terminal Building (1962)
ProjectsMersey Tunnel, Free Trade Hall

Leonard Cecil Howitt (27 December 1896 – 20 May 1964) – often referred to as L. C. Howitt – served in both World Wars and was Manchester City Council's chief architect from 1946 until he retired in 1961.