Architectural records for buildings by Nicol, Chaney & Vanek and related firms, [ca. 1929-1977]

  • Collection ID 1985.0096
  • Creator Names Nicol, Chaney & Vanek (Architecture firm : Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title Architectural records for buildings by Nicol, Chaney & Vanek and related firms [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1929-1977]
  • Physical description
    • ca. 80 linear ft. of drawings, etc.
    • ca. 186 photographic prints.
  • 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. 60) for buildings and alterations by the architectural firm, Nicol, Chaney & Vanek, based in Chicago (Ill.), and related firms: Charles Wheeler Nicol; Charles W. Nicol & Associates (1945-1955); Nicol & Nicol; and Nicol, Nicol, Chaney & Vanek (1965-). 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. Many projects were schools. Collection includes photographs of buildings and some reference books.
  • Finding Aids Note Description sheets filed by job number are available at Chicago History Museum, Research Center.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Three models of schools are part of the holdings of Chicago History Museum. To view them, special advance arrangements must be made through the Registrar's Office.
  • Names
    • Nicol, Charles Wheeler, 1892?-1963 Archives.
    • Vanek, Miroslav, b. 1927.
    • Chaney, Robert D., d. 2011.
    • Nicol & Nicol (Architecture firm : Chicago, Ill.) Archives.
    • Nicol, Chaney & Vanek (Architecture firm : Chicago, Ill.) Archives.
    • Nicol, Nicol, Chaney & Vanek (Architecture firm : Chicago, Ill.) Archives.
    • Charles W. Nicol & Associates (Architecture firm : Chicago, Ill.) Archives.
    • Charles Wheeler Nicol (Architecture firm : Chicago, Ill.) Archives.
    • Nicol, Charles Wheeler 1892?-1963.
    • Nicol & Nicol (Architecture firm : Chicago, Ill.)
    • Nicol, Nicol, Chaney & Vanek (Architecture firm : Chicago, Ill.)
    • Charles W. Nicol & Associates.
    • Charles Wheeler Nicol (Architecture firm : Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Buildings Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • School 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
    • Architectural photographs. gmgpc
    • Blueprints. aat
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.