Joseph R. Koberling Jr. (27 May 1900 – 8 June 1990) was a Hungarian-American architect. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he emigrated to the United States, first to San Francisco, then, in 1917, to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he was a student of noted art teacher, Adah Robinson.National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, "City Veterinary Hospital." 2007. Retrieved October 20, 2014. He was in the first graduation class of Tulsa Central High School."Retired Architect Koberling Dies at 90." Tulsa World. June 10, 1990. Retrieved October 20, 2014. He was then educated at the Armour Institute (later part of Illinois Institute of Technology) in Chicago, Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in 1925. He returned to Tulsa, where he began practicing. He received his Oklahoma license in architecture in 1929, which he maintained until his death. "Joseph Koberling, Jr.(1900-1991" Tulsa Foundation for Architecture. Retrieved October 19, 2012.

Although much of his work was done solo, he was a principal in three partnerships in Tulsa: Redlich & Koberling, 1929-1931 (F. W. Redlich) Fleming & Koberling 1933-1937 (Noble B, Fleming) Koberling & Brandborg, 1946-1956 (Lennart Brandborg)

Even while he was working outside a partnership, Koberling collaborated with several other architects on notable projects. These included Frank W. Atkinson, Bruce Goff and Leon Senter.

Notable projects The table below lists some of the projects in which Koberling participated. He created several houses, especially in Tulsa, which are still in use as private residences. In 1924, before he received his license as an architect, he worked with Bruce Goff on the design of a residence and studio for their high school teacher, Adah Robinson. He is probably best known in architectural circles for his work designing Will Rogers High School in 1936. He is credited with designing what he called, "...101 features that we hoped would make an attractive as well as a functional building." This school, still in use, has been called "... one of the best examples of Art Deco high school architecture...in the United States." Koberling collaborated on the project with Frank Atkinson and Leon Senter. Koberling also designed the 1949 addition to the school.NRHP Registration Form - Will Rogers High School. September 9, 2007. Retrieved October 12, 2014.

Koberling played an active role in civic life, as a member of the Kiwanis Club, Tulsa Executive Association, and the Tulsa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, serving as president of the Tulsa chapter. He was a member of the Tulsa Boys Home.

+ Notable buildings associated with Joseph R. Koberling Jr. NameAddressCityYear BuiltArchitecturalstyleArchitectsStatusNotesEastside church of Christ (now called crosstown church of Christ); Medical Arts Building6th & BoulderTulsa1927Art DecoM. Atkinson, architect; J. Koberling, designerDemolished 1966Genet Building (American Airlines Building)Between 9th & 10th on BostonTulsa1930NAN. Fleming, Architect; J. R. Koberling Jr., DesignerDemolishedPublic Service Company Building (Transok Pipeline Company Building)southwest comer 6th & Main Tulsa1929Art DecoA. M. Atkinson, Architect; J. R. Koberling, DesignerExisting"Public Service of Oklahoma Building." Tulsa Preservation Commission. Retrieved November 19, 2014. Palace Theater Main between 1st & 2ndTulsa1935RemodelJ. R. Koberling Jr.DemolishedWill Rogers High School3909 East 5th PlaceTulsa1938Art DecoJ. R. Koberling Jr. and L. B. Senter, Associated Architects; A. M. Atkinson, Supervising ArchitectExisting; listed on NRHPJohn B. McGay Residence1551 South Yorktown PlaceTulsa Gillette Historic District1936NAJ. R. Koberling Jr.Existing"Swan Lake Historic District." Tulsa Preservation District. Retrieved November 19, 2014.City Veterinary Hospital3550 South Peoria AvenueTulsa1942Art Deco (Streamline Moderne)J. R. Koberling Jr.Existing (as of 2023);Google Streetview imagery dated February 2023, accessed April 24, 2023 listed on NRHP"City Veterinary Hospital." Tulsa Preservation Commission. Retrieved November 19, 2014.Chamber of Commerce Buildingsouthwest corner 6th & BostonTulsa1951Art DecoKoberling & BrandborgExisting Emporis. Retrieved November 20, 2014Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital9th & JacksonTulsa1953NAJ.R. Koberling Jr.DemolishedKVOO/KVOO-TV Brookside Broadcast Center facility37th Street and Peoria AvenueTulsa1951Art Deco (Streamline Moderne)Koberling & BrandborgExistingTulsa City-County Library4th & DenverTulsa1965Mid-Century ModernJ.R. Koberling and Charles W. Ward, Associated ArchitectsExisting"Tulsa Civic Center Historic District." Tulsa Preservation Commission. Retrieved November 19, 2014.J. S. Childs Residence1600 South MadisonTulsaNANAJ. R. Koberling Jr.ExistingTribune House of Progress2131 East 21st StreetTulsa1923NAJ. R. Koberling Jr.ExistingBlue Jacket High School(Remodel)NABlue Jacket, Oklahoma 1935NAFleming & KoberlingExistingJoseph S. Koberling Jr. House1543 South Swan DriveTulsa Swan Lake1944French EclecticJoseph S. Koberling Jr.Existing""Swan Lake Historic District." Living Places. Retrieved November 20, 2014.William D. Whenthoff Residence1142 South College AvenueTulsa1935Art Deco (Streamline Moderne)Joseph S. Koberling Jr.Existing"Whenthoff Residence." Tulsa Preservation District. Retrieved November 19, 2014.

Death and burial Koberling died June 8, 1990. His funeral was held at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Tulsa. Survivors included a daughter and a grandson. He was buried June 11, 1990, in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tulsa.

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