Pelz, Paul J., 1841-1918
Variant namesArchitect. Born in Silesia; emigrated to the United States in 1858. Formed partnership with John L. Smithmeyer, 1873 (Smithmeyer & Pelz). Full name: Paul Johannes Pelz.
From the description of Paul J. Pelz papers, circa 1800-1921 (bulk 1890-1917). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981192
Biographical Note
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1841, Nov. 18:
Born, Seitendorf, Waldenburg, Silesia -
1854:
Educated in Breslau, Germany, colleges of St. Elizabeth and Holy Spirit -
1858:
Emigrated to New York -
1864:
Chief draftsman, New York architectural firm -
1866:
Became member of American Institute of Architects -
1867:
Civil engineer, United States Lighthouse Board -
1872 -1877 :Chief draftsman, United States Lighthouse Board -
1873:
First prize for architectural plans for Library of Congress -
1892:
Submitted final plans for the Library of Congress -
1895:
Married Mary Eastbourne Ritter Meem -
1918, Mar. 30:
Died, Washington, D. C.
From the guide to the Paul J. Pelz Papers, circa 1800-1921, (bulk 1890-1917), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| referencedIn | Records of the U.S. Coast Guard. | National Archives at College Park | |
| creatorOf | University of Virginia. Chairman of the Faculty. Letter and reports received by Paul B. Barringer and John W. Mallet, 1899-1904. | University of Virginia. Library | |
| creatorOf | Pelz, Paul J., 1841-1918. Plans and perspectives for University of Virginia buildings [manuscript], 1899-1935. | University of Virginia. Library | |
| creatorOf | University of Virginia. Chairman of the Faculty. Letterbooks of the official correspondence of the University of Virginia Faculty Chairman [manuscript] 1889-1903. | University of Virginia. Library | |
| creatorOf | Paul J. Pelz Papers, circa 1800-1921, (bulk 1890-1917) | Library of Congress. Manuscript Division | |
| creatorOf | University of Virginia. Chairman of the Faculty. Letter and reports received by Paul B. Barringer and John W. Mallet [manuscript], 1897-1906. | University of Virginia. Library |
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| correspondedWith | Boutwell, George S. | person |
| correspondedWith | Clephane, Allen O. | person |
| correspondedWith | Davis, Eugene | person |
| correspondedWith | Elkins, Stephen B. (Stephen Benton), 1841-1911 | person |
| correspondedWith | French, Owen Bert, 1865-1951 | person |
| associatedWith | Honduras Aurora Mining Company. | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Hurdle, Julian | person |
| associatedWith | Library of Congress. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Pelz, Eduard, 1800-1876. | person |
| associatedWith | Pelz, Henriette. | person |
| correspondedWith | Richardson, William A. | person |
| correspondedWith | Robertson, William A. | person |
| correspondedWith | Robertson, William A. | person |
| associatedWith | Smithmeyer, John L., d. 1908 | person |
| associatedWith | Smithmeyer & Pelz. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | University of Virginia. Chairman of the Faculty. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Woods, Elliott, 1864-1923 | person |
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Birth 1841-11-18
Death 1918-03-30
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