Architectural records for buildings by Walter Netsch, [ca. 1946-1985]
- Creator Names Netsch, Walter.
- Title Architectural records for buildings by Walter Netsch [graphic].
- Dates [ca. 1946-1985]
- Physical description
- ca. 50 linear ft. of drawings, etc.
- 17 boxes of manuscripts, brochures, etc.
- 2 boxes of photographs.
- 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 for buildings and alterations designed by Walter Netsch, generally while he was at Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, based in Chicago (Ill.). Designs were made for various clients in the Chicago and other areas. Files (rolls and folders) for a building often contain drawings, blueprints, site plans, and other plans.
- 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. To view them, special advance arrangements must be made through the Registrar's Office.
- Names
- Netsch, Walter Archives.
- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
- 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) United States.
- Geographic coverage Chicago Metropolitan Area (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.