University of Michigan Architectural Drawings, 1838-1979

Summary

Creator:

University of Michigan.

Abstract:

Blueprints, renderings, and blue-line prints of original University structures, and additions to, and alterations of existing structures. Architects and architectural firms represented include: Albert Kahn, Alexander J. Davis, Pond and Pond, C. William Palmer, and William LeBaron Jenney.

Extent:

17 oversize folders (in 3 blueprint cabinet drawers)
1 blueprint

Language:

English.

Call Number:

861158; Bimu;2

Authors:

Finding aid prepared by: Nancy Bartlett

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection of University of Michigan architectural blueprints, renderings, and blueline prints has been drawn together from different sources. The provenance is not always clear, though most of the sheets probably originated with the Buildings and Grounds Department of the University. The collection is selective and does not include all campus buildings. Significant buildings are included, however, as are important architects and architectural firms. Represented in the collection are the works of Albert Kahn, Alexander J. Davis, Pond and Pond, the Chicago architectural firm, C. William Palmer, William L. Jenney, and York and Sawyer of New York.

Acquisition Information:

The drawings came from different sources, but manly from the U-M department of buildings and grounds.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Architects.
Architecture.
Dormitories -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Gymnasiums -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Historic buildings -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.

Formats:

Architectural drawings.

Names:

Administration Building (University of Michigan)
Alumni Center (University of Michigan)
Angell Hall (University of Michigan)
Ann Arbor High School (Mich.)
Art Building (University of Michigan)
Burton Tower (University of Michigan)
Central Service and Stack Building (University of Michigan)
East Medical Building (University of Michigan)
Engineering Shops Building (University of Michigan)
Frieze Building (University of Michigan)
Haven Hall (University of Michigan : 1863-1950)
Hutchins Hall (University of Michigan)
Legal Research Building (University of Michigan)
Margaret Bell Pool (University of Michigan)
Mason Hall (University of Michigan : 1841-1950)
Michigan League.
Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Michigan Union.
Natural Science Building (University of Michigan)
President's House (University of Michigan)
School of Music Building (University of Michigan : Proposed)
Simpson Memorial Institute (University of Michigan)
Stockwell Hall (University of Michigan)
Student Christian Association Building (University of Michigan)
Tappan Hall (University of Michigan)
University Hall (University of Michigan)
University of Michigan -- Buildings.
University of Michigan. College of Engineering.
University of Michigan. Library.
University of Michigan. Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
University of Michigan. School of Business Administration.
University of Michigan -- Student housing.
University of Michigan. University Hospital.
Waterman Gymnasium (University of Michigan)
Women's Athletic Building (University of Michigan)
Albert Kahn Associated Architects & Engineers, Inc.
Black and Black.
Colvin, Robinson and Associates.
Dahlstrom and Schmitz.
Fry and Kasurin.
Giffels & Vallet, and Rossetti.
Harley, Ellington & Day.
Malcomson & Higginbotham, architects.
Otis and Clark (Chicago, Ill.)
Pond & Pond Architects.
Van Brunt and Howe (Boston, Mass.)
Ware and Van Brunt (Boston, Mass.)
York & Sawyer.
Bailey, Vernon Howe, 1874-1953.
Cobb, Henry Ives, 1859-1931.
Davis, Alexander Jackson, 1803-1892.
Fry, Lynn W., 1894-1976.
Hubel, R. W.
Jenney, William Le Baron, 1832-1907.
Kahn, Albert, 1869-1942.
Loree, Douglas D.
Palmer, C. William, 1886-1965.