Architecture--Conservation and restoration
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Samuel B. Zisman papers
Collection
Identifier: ZIS
Abstract
Samuel B. Zisman (1908-1970) spent the bulk of his architectural career in private practice in San Antonio, Texas but was also involved in planning projects throughout the U.S. and internationally. The Samuel B. Zisman papers consist of professional logs, correspondence, and postcards that reveal the career of this architect, planner, and author.
Dates:
1937-1970
Found in:
Alexander Architectural Archives
Volz & Associates, Inc. collection
Collection
Identifier: VOH
Abstract
Volz & Associates, Inc., founded 1987, is a historic preservation firm based in Austin, Texas that preserves and restores historic buildings across the United States. This collection documents the firm’s architectural and preservation consulting projects, including those funded by the Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) for small museums. Record types include project records, photographs, architectural drawings, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) files, historical research, and...
Dates:
1854-2017
Found in:
Alexander Architectural Archives
Walter Eugene George, Jr. collection
Collection
Identifier: EG
Abstract
Walter Eugene George Jr. was one of the leading architects of the historic preservation movement in Texas. He reactivated the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in Texas during 1961 following a dormant period of more than two decades. While maintaining a professional practice, George also established a notable career as an educator. Papers, photographic materials, and drawings are representative of his work. Collection materials date from 1951 to 2007 and document historic...
Dates:
1951-2007
Found in:
Alexander Architectural Archives