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Architecture -- 20th Century -- California -- San Francisco Bay Area.

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

American Institute of Architects, San Francisco Chapter: Centennial Drawing Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2011--17
Abstract

An exhibit of design drawings created by current members was created at the time of the chapter’s 1982 centennial to support the events planned for the celebration. This collection consists of drawings collected for that exhibition and created between 1930 and 1976. Essentially there are 195 individual project files, containing more than 900 drawings presentation and design drawings.

Dates: 1930-1976 approximately

Herman C. Baumann Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 19XX--6
Abstract

The Hermann C. Baumann collection consists entirely of architectural drawings primarily related to San Francisco apartment buildings designed from 1924-1937. Many of the projects were designed in conjunction with engineer Edward Jose under the firm name Baumann & Jose.

Dates: 1924 - 1937

Peter C. Bosselmann Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2018--6
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one Series, Project Records, and includes sketches and early design plans for projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as a few projects in New York City. The materials are mainly hand-drawn sketches, with some maps and street grids.

Dates: 1985 - 2008

Charles Warren Callister Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2008--13
Abstract The Charles Warren Callister Collection spans the years 1936-2007, and includes files created by Callister and his numerous firms. The collection is organized into four series: Personal Papers, Professional Papers, Office Records, and Project Records that illustrate his career including his education, research interests, and architectural practice. The records include correspondence, project files, promotional brochures, drawings, photographs, slides, research notes, patent research, and...
Dates: 1936-2007

Bernard Clyde Cohen Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2020--02
Scope and Contents The Office Records document administrative operations, public relations efforts, financial transactions, and correspondence. Clippings from newspapers and tear sheets from magazines in which Cohen’s projects were featured, and some photographs are included. The majority of the Projects Records series documents Cohen's projects spanning the years 1956-1978, and documents his work through drawings, photographs and slides, and administrative files. The majority of projects are...
Dates: 1956-1996, n.d.; Majority of material found within 1956-1978

Vernon DeMars Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2005--13
Abstract

The collection spans the years 1933 to 2001, and includes DeMars' personal papers, records from his private practice and professional career, and materials generated by the firms DeMars & Reay, DeMars & Wells, and DeMars & Maletic.

Dates: 1933-2001

Joseph Esherick Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1974--1
Scope and Contents The Joseph Esherick collection is arranged in four series: Personal Papers, Professional Papers, Office Records, and Project Files. Student drawings and travel sketchbooks comprise the bulk of Esherick’s personal records. His professional papers include speeches and writings on topics such as architectural education and the Bay Area Tradition as well as records of consulting projects. Consulting projects include work with the Sea Ranch Design Committee, and the National Architectural...
Dates: 1933 - 1985

Michael Goodman collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2007--8
Scope and Contents The collection, which encompasses the years 1920-1970, consists of records, drawings, and photographs relating to Michael Goodman’s architectural and teaching careers. The collection is organized into five series: Personal Papers, Professional Papers, Faculty Papers, Office Records, and Project Records. It contains records of projects completed throughout the Bay Area, including interior design, commercial design, and large and small alterations, as well as project studies, such as the...
Dates: 1920 - 1970

Jack Hermann Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1990--2
Content Description

The Collection consists of two Series: Office Records and Project Records. The Office records contain project portfolios, files related to a proposed memorial on Alcatraz Island, scrapbooks of clippings, and correspondence. There is also material relating to the U.S. Army Corps of engineers. The Project files contain drawings and some documentation. There are photographs for a small number of projects.

Dates: 1947 - 1989

Lewis P. Hobart collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1986--4
Scope and Contents

The Lewis P. Hobart collection consist of drawings from the Shredded Wheat Company building (Oakland 1915), the White Investment Company building (San Francisco 1907), the Kiersted residence (Hillsborough n.d.), the Grant residence (Burlingame, CA, 1913), and the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (San Francisco 1913-1914). Hobart’s photographs of Grace Cathedral can be found in the Weihe, Frick & Kruse collection.

Dates: 1907 - 1936