Architectural records for buildings by B. Leo Steif & Company, [ca. 1900-1951]

  • Collection ID 1980.0309
  • Creator Names B. Leo Steif & Company (Architecture firm : Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title Architectural records for buildings by B. Leo Steif & Company [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1900-1951]
  • Physical description
    • ca. 150 linear ft. of drawings, etc.
    • 20 linear ft. of specifications, etc.
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center (to make an appointment please email us at research@chicagohistory.org).
  • Collection summary Job files (ca. 180) for buildings and alterations by the architectural firm, B. Leo Steif & Company, based in Chicago (Ill.). Designs were made for various clients, primarily in Chicago but also in other locations. Files for a building often contain drawings, blueprints, elevations, other plans, etc. Collection also includes many specifications for jobs. Many jobs are for apartment buildings and small commercial buildings.
  • Finding Aids Note Description sheets filed by job number are available at Chicago History Museum, Research Center.
  • Names
    • Steif, B. Leo (Benjamin Leo), 1894-1953 Archives.
    • B. Leo Steif & Company (Architecture firm : Chicago, Ill.) Archives.
    • Steif, B. Leo (Benjamin Leo), 1894-1953.
  • Subjects
    • Buildings Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Buildings United States 20th century.
    • Architectural firms Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago Metropolitan Area (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Architectural drawings. aat
    • Blueprints. aat
    • Specifications. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.