National Museum of History and Technology Search this
Extent:
0.43 cu. ft. (1 12x17 box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Artifacts
Date:
1956
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of an architectural model of the Museum of History and Technology building, dated July 12, 1956, and labeled "Scheme D." Also included are two
smaller models, probably used to show the massing of the building on the site.
National Museum of History and Technology Search this
Extent:
1.38 cu. ft. (2 16x20 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
undated
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of photographs of a model of the Museum of History and Technology (MHT). Which was consequently known as the National Museum of History and
Technology and now the National Museum of American History.
This accession consists of audiovisual materials created during the production of "Quadrangle" and "Preserving an Architectural Heritage: The Decorative Designs of
Frank Lloyd Wright" as well as an assortment of audiovisual materials related to the National Museum of American History and its exhibitions. "Quadrangle" documents the construction
of the Quadrangle building and discusses the importance of the collections to be exhibited there. The video includes interviews with Sidney Dillon Ripley, Secretary; Jean
Paul Carlhian, Architect of the Quadrangle; and Sylvia H. Williams, Director of the National Museum of African Art as well as footage of budget hearings, the groundbreaking
ceremony and party, meetings, and the construction site. "Preserving an Architectural Heritage: The Decorative Designs of Frank Lloyd Wright" was produced to accompany the
traveling exhibition, "Frank Lloyd Wright: Preserving an Architectural Heritage, Decorative Designs from the Domino's Pizza Collection," mounted by the Smithsonian Traveling
Exhibitions Service. The 12 minute video was completed in 1989. Audiovisual materials related to the National Museum of American History and its exhibitions include films
used in exhibitions, general audio used in the museum, and interviews.
Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing copies are not currently available. Viewing copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
This accession consists of records documenting architectural designs for the proposed National Air Museum (later the National Air and Space Museum) Building as well
as for exhibitions and office spaces in both the National Air and Space Museum Building and the Arts and Industries Building. Materials include elevations, floor plans, concept
drawings, details, and related architectural drawings. Also included are original sketches, text, and photographs for a history of space flight; original object labels; and
an objective-based organizational chart.
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Physical Plant Search this
Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Black-and-white negatives
Black-and-white photographs
Color photographs
Color transparencies
Manuscripts
Date:
1982-1983, 1985
Descriptive Entry:
These records document the restoration of the Arts and Industries Building performed by Oehrlein and Associates, Architects. Materials include photographic negatives
and prints showing the existing conditions of the building and the work being performed, as well as an "Addendum to Exterior Restoration of the Arts and Industries Building
Interim Report on the Restoration Process."
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Facilities Planning and Engineering Services Search this
Extent:
1.19 cu. ft. (1 document box) (1 16x20 box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Architectural drawings
Sketches
Manuscripts
Date:
1961-1969 and undated
Descriptive Entry:
This accession includes blueprints for modifications and renovations to various systems and spaces at the National Museum of Natural History, and cabinet sketches for
the National Zoological Park Bird House.
Topic:
Buildings -- Repair and reconstruction Search this
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Facilities Planning and Engineering Services Search this
Extent:
3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Black-and-white photographs
Manuscripts
Architectural drawings
Place:
Mall, The (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1973-1980, with records dating from 1890
Descriptive Entry:
These records consist of documents deemed to be of historical value by the Office of Facilities Planning and Engineering Services along with photographs, reports correspondence,
contracts and blueprints documenting Smithsonian buildings and construction projects. The buildings documented include the Smithsonian Institution Building, the Arts and Industries
Building, the Army Medical Museum, the Natural History Building, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the National Zoological Park, the Museum Support Facility at Silver
Hill, the Adelaide Forbes Calhoun Property, the Merriwether Post Estate Hillwood, the Renwick Gallery, the Barney Studio House, the Freer Gallery, and the Old Patent Office
Building. There is substantial documentation of efforts to provide parking on the mall. Photographs in the collection document a number of activities including the laying
of the corner stone for the Natural History Building, the turning of the Joseph Henry statue, the removal of Greenough's statue of George Washington from the Smithsonian Institution
Building, the 1970 fire in the American History Building and repairs and renovations of numerous interior spaces throughout the Smithsonian.
Historical Note:
The Office of Facilities Planning and Engineering Services was established in 1973. Prior to that it was incorporated in the Buildings Management Department. Andrew
F. Michaels directed the office until 1975 when Phillip K. Reiss became director and continued in that office through 1980.
Smithsonian Institution. Buildings Management Department. Engineering and Construction Branch Search this
Extent:
1.61 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 tall document box) (1 folder oversize material)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Architectural drawings
Black-and-white photographs
Floor plans
Black-and-white negatives
Manuscripts
Date:
1963-1974
Descriptive Entry:
This record unit consists of exterior construction progress photographs and some blueprints documenting construction of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the
National Air and Space Museum, and the National Museum of History and Technology, as well as the renovation of the Patent Office, Civil Service Commission, and Natural History
Buildings.
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 639, Smithsonian Institution. Buildings Management Department. Engineering and Construction Branch, Photographs and Drawings
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction Search this
Extent:
7.5 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Architectural drawings
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
1964-1985
Descriptive Entry:
These records were maintained by James M. Murphy. He served as Chief Engineer, Engineering and Construction Branch, BMD, 1964-1974; Chief, Engineering and Design Branch,
OFPES, 1974-1977; Chief, Facilities Data Branch, OFPES, 1978-1980; Supervisory Engineer, ODC, 1981; and Quality Control Senior Engineer, ODC, 1982- .
This record unit primarily documents the Arts and Industries Building renovation and restoration project, 1972-1976, of which Murphy was the supervisor. Materials include
project memoranda, budget and cost analysis, progress reports, press information kits, blueprints, and photographs. Also included in this collection are administrative office
memoranda, budgets, reading files, a progress report on the 2324 Massachusetts Avenue house renovation project (1964-1965), records documenting the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture
Garden construction, and projects involving miscellaneous other Smithsonian facilities.
Historical Note:
In 1981 the Office of Design and Construction (ODC) was created from the Office of Facilities Planning and Engineering Services (OFPES). OFPES was the successor organization
to the Buildings Management Department (BMD).
Phillip K. Reiss was Director, ODC, 1981- . The Office consisted of four branches: Planning, Design, Construction, and Visual Communications. In 1984 the Visual Communications
branch was moved under the administration of the Office of Plant Services.
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Facilities Planning and Engineering Services Search this
Extent:
12 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes) (13 oversize folders)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Architectural drawings
Black-and-white photographs
Manuscripts
Date:
1899-1913, 1949, 1960-1978
Descriptive Entry:
These records contain project files, blueprints, contract and work files, photographs, and correspondence related to several renovation projects. Included are renovation
and restoration plans for the Arts and Industries Building, the Patent Office Building (home to the National Collection of Fine Arts and National Portrait Gallery), and the
Freer Gallery of Art. Also included are original blueprints, drawings, and renovation plans from the Carnegie Mansion located at 91st Street and 5th Avenue, New York City,
which is now the home of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum.
