J. Eugene Wukasch collection

Collection

Identifier: WUK

Scope and Content of the collection

Drawings, presentation boards, and papers illustrate the architectural and structural engineering career of J. Eugene Wukasch.

Dates

Creation: 1900-1996

Creator

Wukasch, J. Eugene, 1921-2001 (contributor, Person)

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Biographical Sketch of J. Eugene Wukasch

J. Eugene Wukasch (1921-2001) was born July 12, 1921 in Austin, Texas. He earned his B.S.Ar.E. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1943 and worked as a draftsman in the office of Preston M. Geren, AIA in Fort Worth from 1947-1948 before moving to Houston to work for Staub & Rather, AIA from 1949-1950 in their supervision and drafting department. He then returned to Austin in 1950 to work for Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse & Greeven, AIA for two years, being involved in all project phases. In 1953 he established practice as Eugene Wukasch, Architects & Engineer, later revising the name to Wukasch & Associates, AIA, PE, Architect and Consultants; his office was at 2000 Guadalupe. He was involved in local building preservation activity, including the movement to preserve the Nueces County Courthouse. He died November 2001.

Partial Extent

19241 drawings

Partial Extent

56.58 Linear Feet

Partial Extent

68 presentation_boards

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

J. Eugene Wukasch (1921-2001) earned his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 1943. He established practice as Wukasch & Associates, AIA, PE, Architect and Consultants at in Austin, Texas and was involved in local building preservation activity. Drawings, presentation boards, and papers illustrate the architectural and structural engineering career of J. Eugene Wukasch.