Conklin and Rossant Reston project collection, 1960-1990.

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Conklin and Rossant Reston project collection, 1960-1990.

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The Conklin and Rossant Reston project collection is divided into six series with four subseries. The collection includes items that relate to the construction and planning of Reston by Conklin and Rossant Architects. The collection begins with the initial plans done by Rossant before he and Conklin formed their architectural firm in 1967. The documents include plans, reports, correspondence and brochures about Reston. Also included are photographs, drawings, and negatives which were used in the construction of Reston.

12.75 linear ft.

George Mason University, Fenwick Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7539531

George Mason University, Fenwick Library

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Conklin Rossant

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James S. Rossant designed the new town of Reston, Virginia, and completed the master plan for Reston in 1963. Rossant also designed the First Village Center in Reston which opened in 1966. The master plan pioneered and introduced many innovative planning ideas, including the new town around seven village centers and a town center. Then in 1967, Rossant joined with William Conklin to form Conklin and Rossant Architects and continued working on Reston. The partnership lasted until 1995. Following ...