A Building for Knights of Pythias Roswell, NM , 3/1949
File — Stack: 10, Drawer: 10
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Frank M. Standhardt collection contains drawings and plans for construction of new buildings, and renovations of existing structures, master plans, aerial views and images, studies of buildings, renderings, HVAC plans, utility and electrical plans, wiring diagrams, furniture and furniture layout plans. These drawings include construction documents, plans, sections, elevations, perspectives, cost estimates, concept studies, process work and change orders. Highlights of the collection are renderings and plans of lamps, lighting fixtures, and furniture for the New Mexico Military Institute; as well as plans for built-ins, and a notable spiral staircase for Clowe and Cowan.
Frank M. Standhardt was known for his design of windowless schools built throughout New Mexico, and for his many bomb shelters / fallout shelters. Significant to the time, drive-in restaurants, grocery stores and banks are also represented within this collection. The collection also covers a broad range of time allowing one to trace major trends through American history and the built environment. Architectural styles portrayed in medium and rendering show major changes in rendering during the 1960’s with the addition of Craig Protz to the design team, where “Barbie doll” like figures and bright colors become a standard through the decade matching popular culture. Previous to that time more traditional renderings are common to the collection.
Significant projects and commissions represented in the collection include: J.P. White Building, New Mexico Military Institute, Retreat for the Poor Saint Clares, ABO Elementary School and Fallout Shelter, Del Norte Shopping Center, Roswell Tower and Highland Junior High School, including projects for Allison and Hutchinson, Clarence E. Hinkle, A.L. Christenson, Pepsi-Cola, Royal Crown and Coca Cola.
Frank M. Standhardt was known for his design of windowless schools built throughout New Mexico, and for his many bomb shelters / fallout shelters. Significant to the time, drive-in restaurants, grocery stores and banks are also represented within this collection. The collection also covers a broad range of time allowing one to trace major trends through American history and the built environment. Architectural styles portrayed in medium and rendering show major changes in rendering during the 1960’s with the addition of Craig Protz to the design team, where “Barbie doll” like figures and bright colors become a standard through the decade matching popular culture. Previous to that time more traditional renderings are common to the collection.
Significant projects and commissions represented in the collection include: J.P. White Building, New Mexico Military Institute, Retreat for the Poor Saint Clares, ABO Elementary School and Fallout Shelter, Del Norte Shopping Center, Roswell Tower and Highland Junior High School, including projects for Allison and Hutchinson, Clarence E. Hinkle, A.L. Christenson, Pepsi-Cola, Royal Crown and Coca Cola.
Dates
- 3/1949
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
4 Sheets
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451