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Administration Group for The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois: Administration Building (3.5452)

Date: September 26 1934
Creator: Holabird & Root
Type: Map
Description:Sheets are numbered 1-12, construction plans, and M1-M3, utility installation drawings.
Sheet 12 (71 cm x 45 cm) has date Oct. 29, 1934.
Extent: 15 sheets

New research wing, greenhouses, and service building for the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5453)

Date: March 24 1955
Creator: Holabird & Root
Type: Plan
Description:The research wing constructed in 1955 as an addition to the Administration building ceased to house research activities in 1982, the year in which the new Research Center was added. At the later date, the 1955 structure became a functional administrative structure. The plans contain 5 subsets: A-1--A-14, architectural drawings; S-1 -- S-6,structural drawings; M-2 --M-7, mechanical drawings; E-1 -- E-6, electrical drawings; and CE-1, civil engineering drawing. This copy is missing M-1 and CE-2.
Extent: 33 sheets in binder

Layout of Chases for Morton Arboretum, Administration Building, Lisle, Illinois (3.5454)

Date: June 30 – August 10 1955
Creator: Holabird & Root
Type: Plan
Description:"Shop Drawing no. 1-6." Plans presumably contracted for by Holabird & Root & Burgee, architects, Chicago, Illinois, the prime contractor for constuction of the addition to the Administration Building. "Approved as built…"
Extent: 6 sheets in binder

Lighting and Electric Power Plan, New Research Wing, Greenhouses, and Sevice Building for the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5455)

Date: June 15 1955
Creator: Super Electric Construction Co.
Type: Plan
Description:Plans contracted for by Holabird & Root & Burgee, architects, Chicago, Illinois, the prime contractor for construction of the addition to the Administration Building. Sheets numbered E-1--E-6.
Extent: 6 sheets

Details for Rebuilding Cold Room, Alterations to Present Cold Room for Morton Arboretum, Illinois (3.5456)

Date: November 30 1956
Creator: Holabird & Root
Type: Plan
Extent: 4 sheets in binder

Air Conditioning for Morton Center, The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5457)

Date: May 2 1967
Creator: Kroeschell Engineering Co.
Type: Plan
Description:Plans, numbered A1-A4, first issued between Jan. 31 and Feb. 24, 1967.
Copy 2 missing page A4.
Extent: 4 sheets, stapled

[Sterling Morton Library Studies] (3.5458)

Date: circa 1962
Type: Plan
Description:Floor plans and projected exterior and interior layouts of the Sterling Morton Library.
Extent: 5 sheets, stapled

[Sterling Morton Library Renovation] The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5460)

Date: May 3 1984
Creator: C. Edward Ware Associates, Inc.
Type: Plan
Description:Sheets numbered A1 - A5.
Extent: 5 sheets stapled

A Proposed Septic System for Gate House, The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5461)

Date: 1960s
Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Plan
Extent: 1 sheet

Foundation Details for the Sewage Treatment Building (3.5462)

Date: June 15 1972
Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Plan
Extent: 1 sheet

Morton Arboretum Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lisle, Illinois (3.5463)

Date: January 1972
Creator: Pavia-Marting & Co.
Type: Plan
Description:Notes in pencil and red ink on page 16.
Extent: 16 sheets in binder

Gatehouses, Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5464)

Date: September 23 – October 3 1960
Creator: Holabird & Root
Type: Plan
Description:Sheets numbered A-1, Gates; A-2, Gatehouses; and E-1,Gatehouse-Lighting, Power, & Telephones.
Extent: 3 sheets in binder

Gatehouses, Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5465)

Date: September 21 1960
Creator: Carroll Construction Co.
Type: Plan
Description:Lannon cut stone & veneer details, Morton Arboretum gatehouse.
Extent: 1 sheet

Outpost, The Morton Arboretum (3.5470)

Date: October 12 – 17 1984
Creator: Baker, John V.
Type: Plan
Description:Sheet one shows utilities (lights, fire alarm system); sheet two gives dimensions.
Extent: 2 sheets stapled

Remodeling of Outpost Building, The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5471)

Date: December 13 1984
Creator: C. Edward Ware Associates, Inc.
Type: Plan
Description:Sheets numbered A1 and A2. This copy includes numerous handwritten notes and color coding in marker showing the fire alarm system, exit signs, and security lighting.
Extent: 2 sheets

[Research Building][Automatic Fire Protection Plans] (3.5473)

Date: October 14 1980
Creator: David E. McDaniel Co.
Type: Plan
Description:Collection has copy with sheets numbered 3, 4, 5, and 6. Architectural plans used here are those prepared by B. O. C. Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Chicago, Illinois (STRU:D I (b) 1) (3.5523).
Extent: 4 sheets stapled

[Morton Arboretum House: 23W176 Indian Hill Drive, Arbordale] (3.5474)

Date: May 2 1958
Creator: Fasth, Hillstrom, & Horty, Inc.
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum Competition Houses, F-18, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. Sheets numbered A-1-3.
Extent: 3 sheets in binder

Residence for the Morton Arboretum [4S123 Dorset Ave., Arbordale] (3.5476)

Date: February 12 1958
Creator: Villano, Charles A.
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum Competition Houses, C-17, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. Sheets numbered 1-5.
Extent: 5 sheets in binder

Morton Arboretum House No. 1: [4S102 Lincoln Ave., Arbordale] (3.5477)

Date: June 10 1957
Creator: Contemporary Builders & Designers
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum competition houses, D-11, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects
Extent: 2 sheets in binder

Proposed Alterations for Superintendent's Res., Morton Arboretum, Thornhill Drive, Lisle, Illinois (3.5478)

Date: July 30 1954
Creator: Holabird & Root
Type: Plan
Description:Handwritten.: "D7, N.W.C. Rt. 53 & Indian Hill Dr."
Alterations, i.e.a porch, made to the first Arboretum Superintendent's residence. The structure now stands in Arbordale. Architectural plans for the residence, prepared in 1922, are located in the collection under STRU:B I (a) 5.
Extent: 1 sheet

Proposed Cottage, Morton Arboretum, Glen Ellyn, Illinois (3.5479)

Date: July 20 1922
Creator: Holabird & Root
Type: Plan
Description:First superintendendent's residence constructed on Thornhill Drive and subsequently moved to Arbordale, 4S102 Lincoln Drive.
Extent: 7 sheets in binder

Farm residence, Mr. Thos. Slusser (3.5480)

Date: September 17 1935
Creator: McConnell, J. L.
Type: Plan
Description:Includes red pencil markings.
Extent: 1 sheet

Remodeling of Farmhouse: T. H. Slusser (3.5481)

Date: April 1947
Creator: Polito, Frank
Type: Plan
Description:Sheet 1 has subtitle: Planting plan, by Ralph Rodney Root, Landscape Engineer.
Extent: 2 sheets stapled

Remodeling of Farmhouse: T. H. Slusser; Foundation Plan for T. H. Slusser (3.5483)

Date: circa 1947
Creator: Polito, Frank
Type: Plan
Description:Foundation plan for T. H. Slusser.
Extent: 1 sheet

Remodeling of Farmhouse: T. H. Slusser; Fireplace Details (3.5484)

Date: circa April 1947
Creator: Polito, Frank
Type: Plan
Description:Fireplace details for Mr. Thomas H. Slusser: living elevation.
Extent: 1 sheet

Remodeling of Farmhouse: T. H. Slusser; Fireplace: Alternate Elevation (3.5485)

Date: circa April 1947
Creator: Polito, Frank
Type: Plan
Description:Fireplace for Mr. Thomas H. Slusser: alternate elevation.
Extent: 1 sheet

Additions & Alterations to Residence, Leask Lane, Wheaton, Ill.: Mr. & Mrs. Raymond P. [Fischer] (3.5486)

Date: August 3 1953
Creator: Robert H. Salisbury & Associates
Type: Plan
Description:Revised issuance. First blueprint plans dated June 27,1953.
Extent: 2 sheets

Residence for Mr. & Mrs. Raymond P. Fischer, Wheaton, Illinois (3.5487)

Date: 1930s
Creator: Fafenrodt, A. I.
Type: Plan
Description:Structure located on the Fischer tracts incorporated into the Arboretum, the northwest corner bordering in Leask Lane. Sheets showing specialized modifications, pencil drawings on vellum, laid in at sheets 5 and 6. Plumbing order sheet 1941 - filed in archives Early Building Records.
Extent: 6 sheets with 2 drawings laid in

Watchman's Cottage (3.5491)

Date: 1920s
Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Plan
Description:Located near Thornhill Conference Center.
Extent: 1 sheet

[Thorndale Apartments] (3.5492)

Date: 1950s
Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Plan
Description:Ms. note on verso: "Thorndale Apt. plans by CEG: D-4, 3S480 Park Blvd."
Structure located near Thornhill Education Center. Notes in ink added.
Extent: 3 sheets stapled

Plan of Director's Residence, Morton Arboretum (3.5493)

Date: 1960s
Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Plan
Description:Structure built in southwestern portion of the Arboretum for Clarence.E. Godshalk as a retirement home.
Extent: 6 sheets stapled

Morton Arboretum House [4S124 Dorset Ave., Arbordale] Lisle, Illinos. (3.5495)

Date: May 2 1958
Creator: Manning & Clamp.
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum competition houses, A-12, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. Plans first issued Jan. 24, 1958. Revised May 2, 1958.
Extent: 4 sheets in binder

A New Residence for the Morton Arboretum [23W217 Indian Hill Drive, Arbordale], Lisle, Illinois (3.5496)

Date: May 2 1958
Creator: King, Charles E.
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum competition houses, B-11, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. Plans first issued Jan. 24, 1958. Revised, May 2, 1958.
Extent: 14 sheets in binder

Competition house [23W201 Indian Hill, Arbordale] for the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5498)

Date: May 2 1958
Creator: Anderson, John Vincent
Type: Plan
Description:MACH:Morton Arboretum competition houses, D-10, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. Plans first issued Jan. 24, 1958. Revised May 2, 1958.
Extent: 10 sheets in binder

House [23W177 Indian Hill Drive, Arbordale] for Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5500)

Date: May 2 1958
Creator: Straub, Frank A.
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum competition houses, E-9, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. Hayahiko Takasi, designer. Frank A. Straub, architect. Revised. Plans first issued Jan. 24, 1958.
Copy 2 is missing page 11.
Extent: 11 sheets in binder

Recommendations for Sun, Wind, & Privacy Controls, Bldg. E-9 [23W177 Indian Hill Drive, Arbordale] Lisle, Illinois (3.5502)

Date: February 18 1959
Creator: Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc.
Type: Plan
Description:Their MACH: Morton Arboretum competition houses.
Extent: 1 sheet

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