Paul Schweikher Collection, 1957-1988, 1957-1971.

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Paul Schweikher Collection, 1957-1988, 1957-1971.

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The Schweikher Collection consists largely of drawings and models donated by the architect documenting seven Schweikher projects. Models represent four projects: Fine Arts complexes for Carnegie Mellon University (unbuilt) and the University of Buffalo, and two Pittsburgh-area housing proposals. The Carnegie Mellon Fine Arts complex, the Duquesne Union, the WQED building, and Schweiker's own Arizona house -- known as "The House on the Mesa"--Are documented by drawings and sepia prints.

173 sheets and other oversized items..5 linear ft.5 models.

Carnegie Mellon University, Hunt Library

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Carnegie Mellon University, Hunt Library

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Paul Schweikher Associates.

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Schweikher, Paul, 1903-1997

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Robert Paul Schweikher (1903-1997) was born in Denver in 1903 and began his architectural training at the University of Colorado in 1921. After moving to Chicago in 1922, he enrolled in architecture and design classes at the The Art Institute of Chicago and then at the Armour Institute of Technology. While studying in Chicago, he also worked at the architectural firm of Lowe and Bollenbacher and, later, with David Adler. He completed his bachelor's degree at the Yale School of Architecture in 19...