John M. Hickman (May 28, 1925 - April 23, 1964)[1] was an architect in Wichita, Kansas.
His work includes the Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center, Wichita State University's Ablah Library, and the Vickers Petroleum Service Station in Haysville, Kansas which was the first gas station to feature a futuristic "batwing" design.
[3] Born in Amarillo, Texas, Hickman moved with his family to Wichita.
[4] Hickman was an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright at the University of Illinois.
Hickman died by suicide/carbon monoxide poisoning on April 23, 1964, while working on Wichita's Century II project.