Papers, 1931-1974.

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Papers, 1931-1974.

The papers of this prominent Philadelphia architect/engineer include the files for numerous design jobs which contain architectural drawings, blueprints, correspondence, clippings, floor plans, contracts, construction estimates, pamphlets, brochures, manuals, newsletters, photographs, reports, specifications, and site plans.

49.6 cubic ft. (57 boxes; 28 tubes).

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University of Pennsylvania.

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The Department of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania was part of the Towne Scientific School until 1920, when a separate School of Fine Arts was established, teaching architecture and other fine arts. Teaching staff and courses of instruction of the Towne Scientific School, Department of Architecture were listed in the Catalogue of the University of Pennsylvania. The School of Fine Arts published its teaching staff, regulations, courses of study, competitons and, in some years, curre...

Cronheim, Nathan, 1908-

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Nathan Cronheim was born in Staunton, Va., on May 17, 1908, and he graduated from Penn State Univ. in 1931 with training in both architecture and engineering. Cronheim's first job was as a draftsman for the Philadelphia firm of Howe & Lescaze. During World War II Cronheim worked with Louis Kahn on several housing projects. Between 1946 and 1966 Cronheim completed some of his most significant projects in partnership with Leonard Weger. During this time Cronheim designed the air-conditioning s...

Weger, Leonard

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