Architectural records for interior designs by Marianne Willisch, [ca. 1955-1975]

  • Collection ID 1985.0126
  • Creator Names Willisch, Marianne.
  • Title Architectural records for interior designs by Marianne Willisch [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1955-1975]
  • Physical description ca. 60 linear ft. of drawings, 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. 60) for interior design commissions of Marianne Willisch in the Chicago area for various clients. Many designs are for apartments or houses in Evanston, Glencoe, or Wilmette. Files often contain drawings, designs, other plans, fabric samples, etc. Miss Willisch was known for her modern designs in the style of the New Bauhaus.
  • Finding Aids Note Description sheets filed by job number are available at Chicago History Museum, Research Center.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Miss Willisch was born around 1897 and died in 1984.
  • Acquisition information Gift of the estate of Marianne Willisch (1985.0126).
  • Names
    • Willisch, Marianne Archives.
    • New Bauhaus (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Keck & Keck.
    • Institute of Design (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Buildings Chicago Metropolitan Area. 20th century.
    • German Americans Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area.
    • Interior decoration Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Architects Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Modern movement (Architecture) Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area.
    • Women interior decorators Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago Metropolitan Area (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Architectural drawings. aat
    • Blueprints. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.