Robert H. Springer papers, [1959?]-1981 (bulk 1961-1965).

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Robert H. Springer papers, [1959?]-1981 (bulk 1961-1965).

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Contains reports, plans, maps, contracts, correspondence, financial records, and memos primarily from 1961 to 1965 relating to Springer's work on the renewal program. Includes correspondence with and a proposal by Rogers, Taliaferro, Kostritsky, Lamb (a consultant firm), a study by the Real Estate Research Corporation and minutes from the meetings of the Environmental Arts Committee. Topics include the circulation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, parking, convention facilities, apartments on the Riverfront, and slums and parking around Crosley Field.

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Cincinnati History Library, Cincinnati Museum Center

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Cincinnati History Library, Cincinnati Museum Center

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Real Estate Research Corporation

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Cincinnati (Ohio). Dept. of Urban Development.

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Rogers, Taliaferro, Kostritsky, Lamb

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Cincinnati (Ohio). City Planning Commission

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Environmental Arts Committee (Cincinnati, Ohio)

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Springer, Robert H., architect.

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Robert H. Springer, an architect, was hired by the City of Cincinnati in 1963 as part of the city's Central Business District Core Renewal Program. The program covered Fourth Street to Seventh Street and Race Street to Sycamore Street. Springer designed the "pedestrian improvements" portion of the program, which became known as skywalks. The skywalks are a system of covered pedestrian overpasses which link the major downtown shops and hotels. From the description of Robert H. Springe...