Architectural records for buildings by Rapp & Rapp, [ca. 1911-1971 (bulk 1911-1959)]
- Collection ID 1987.0598
- Creator Names Rapp & Rapp.
- Title Architectural records for buildings by Rapp & Rapp [graphic].
- Dates [ca. 1911-1971 (bulk 1911-1959)]
- Physical description
- ca. 50 linear ft. of drawings, etc.
- 8 boxes of 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. 260) for buildings and alterations by Rapp & Rapp, based in Chicago (Ill.), primarily in the Chicago area but also in other locations. Files for a building often contain drawings, blueprints, elevations, other plans, etc. Collections includes many photographs of the buildings as well. Many commissions were for theaters, especially for the Balaban and Katz chain.
- Finding Aids Note Description sheets filed by job number are available at Chicago History Museum, Research Center.
- Names
- Rapp, C. W. (Cornelius Ward), 1861-1927 Archives.
- Rapp, Geo. L. (George Leslie), 1878-1942 Archives.
- Rapp & Rapp Archives.
- Balaban & Katz.
- Rapp, C. W. (Cornelius Ward), 1861-1927.
- Rapp, Geo. L. (George Leslie), 1878-1942.
- Balaban & Katz.
- Subjects
- Theater architecture United States 20th century.
- Buildings Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
- Buildings United States 20th century.
- Theaters Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
- Theaters United States 20th century.
- Architectural firms Illinois Chicago 20th century.
- Motion picture theaters Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area. 20th century. lctgm
- 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.