American Institute of Architects. Cleveland Chapter

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Cleveland, Ohio chapter of a nationally based organization for architects. It was founded in the early 1880s as the Cleveland Architectural Club. In 1890 it affiliated with AIA.

From the description of Records 1887-1953. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 18131067

The American Institute of Architects, Cleveland Chapter was founded as the Cleveland Architectural Club in the early 1880s in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1890, it affiliated itself with the nationally based American Institute of Architects and became the Cleveland chapter of this latter organization. The membership consists of architects in the Cleveland area and has been dedicated to improving the city's architecture throughout its existence. One of its major activities has been lobbying for legislation favorable to these improvements.

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From the guide to the American Institute of Architects, Cleveland Chapter Records, 1887-1976, 1887-1953, (Western Reserve Historical Society)

The American Institute of Architects, Cleveland Chapter was founded as the Cleveland Architectural Club in the early 1880s in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1890, it affiliated itself with the nationally based American Institute of Architects and became the Cleveland chapter of this latter organization. The membership consists of architects in the Cleveland area and has been dedicated to improving the city's architecture throughout its existence. One of its major activities has been lobbying for legislation favorable to these improvements.

click here to view the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History entry for the American Institute of Architects, Cleveland Chapter

From the guide to the American Institute of Architects, Cleveland Chapter Records, Series II, 1986-1989, (Western Reserve Historical Society)

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creatorOf American Institute of Architects. Cleveland Chapter. Records 1887-1953. Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
creatorOf American Institute of Architects, Cleveland Chapter Records, 1887-1976, 1887-1953 Western Reserve Historical Society
creatorOf American Institute of Architects, Cleveland Chapter Records, Series II, 1986-1989 Western Reserve Historical Society
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associatedWith Architects Society of Ohio. corporateBody
associatedWith Barnum, F. S. person
associatedWith Briggs, Herbert B. person
associatedWith Cleveland Technical Societies Council. corporateBody
associatedWith Commission on Fine Arts (Cleveland, Ohio) corporateBody
associatedWith Garfield, Abram, 1872-1958. person
associatedWith Hubbell, Benjamin. person
associatedWith Skeel, Albert. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Ohio--Cleveland
United States
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American Institute of Architects. Cleveland Chapter
Architects
Architects
Architects
Architects
Architecture
Barnum, F. S
Briggs, Herbert B
Building Law
Building laws
Garfield, Abram, 1872-1958
Hubbell, Benjamin
Monuments
Monuments
Skeel, Albert
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Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1887

Active 1953

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