Architectural records for buildings by Edward Robert Humrich, [ca. late 1940s-mid-1980s]

  • Collection ID 1989.0354
  • Creator Names Humrich, Edward Robert, 1906-
  • Title Architectural records for buildings by Edward Robert Humrich [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. late 1940s-mid-1980s]
  • Physical description
    • 236 folders.
    • 6 rolls.
    • 4 boxes.
  • 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. 150) for buildings, alterations, and some furniture designed by Edward Robert Humrich, based in Wadsworth (Ill.), and related architects. Designs were made for various clients in the Chicago area, primarily the northern suburbs. Most are for residences; some are for small-scale commercial buildings. Files (rolls and folders) for a building often contain drawings, blueprints, site plans, and other plans. Boxed materials include photographs, photostats, and slides for many buildings. Collection also includes some letters, newsclippings about exhibitions of Humrich's work, licenses, contracts, and other documents.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Humrich received formal licensing in 1968, but created earlier drawings and issued them under the names of other architects. He also worked with Robert W. Seyfarth in Highland Park, Chester Walcott in Lake Forest, and the Army Corps of Engineers. He is especially known for the mid-century modern, ranch-style houses he built in Riverwoods (Ill.).
  • Finding Aids Note Description sheets filed by job number and a list of boxes/folders are available at Chicago History Museum, Research Center.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Three models of houses are part of the holdings of Chicago History Museum. Requests to view them may be made through the Registrar's Office.
  • Names Humrich, Edward Robert, 1906- Archives.
  • Subjects
    • Architects Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Building Contracts and specifications Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Buildings Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Buildings United States 20th century.
    • Modern movement (Architecture) Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago Metropolitan Area (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 20th century.
    • Riverwoods (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Architectural drawings. aat
    • Architectural photographs. gmgpc
    • Blueprints. aat
    • Specifications. aat
    • Contracts. aat
    • Newspaper clippings. aat
    • Slides. gmgpc
    • Photostats. aat
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.