Building Files

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Collection Overview

Title: Building Files

ID: LCA/RG04/Series 1

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 109.7 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Includes blueprints, correspondence with architects and contractors, event material for groundbreakings and dedications, photographs, research, shop drawings, specifications, and subject files.

Biographical Note

Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Sub-Series:

[Sub-Series 1: Brandt Hall Records],
[Sub-Series 2: Baker Village],
[Sub-Series 3: C.K. Preus Gymnasium],
[Sub-Series 4: Campus House and Campus Plans],
[Sub-Series 5: Carlson Stadium, 1988],
[Sub-Series 6: Centennial Union],
[Sub-Series 7: Center for Faith and Life],
[Sub-Series 8: Center for the Arts],
[Sub-Series 9: Luther College Farm],
[Sub-Series 10: Farwell Hall],
[Sub-Series 11: Hickory Ridge],
[Sub-Series 12: Jenson Music Hall],
[Sub-Series 13: K and S Building],
[Sub-Series 14: Koren Building],
[Sub-Series 15: Korsrud Heating Plant],
[Sub-Series 16: Larsen Hall],
[Sub-Series 17: Loyalty Hall],
[Sub-Series 18: Main I and II],
[Sub-Series 19: Main Building III],
[Sub-Series 20: Maintenance Building],
[Sub-Series 21: Married Student Housing],
[Sub-Series 22: Mechanical Systems],
[Sub-Series 23: Moore Farm],
[Sub-Series 24: Norby House],
[Sub-Series 25: Off Campus Residences - Subject Files],
[Sub-Series 26: Olin Building],
[Sub-Series 27: Campus Plans],
[Sub-Series 28: Olson Hall],
[Sub-Series 29: Organ],
[Sub-Series 30: President's Residence],
[Sub-Series 31: Preus Library],
[Sub-Series 32: Proposed Buildings],
[Sub-Series 33: Regent's Center],
[Sub-Series 34: Signs],
[Sub-Series 35: Sperati House],
[Sub-Series 36: Storre Theatre],
[Sub-Series 37: Sunnyside],
[Sub-Series 38: TOHS],
[Sub-Series 39: Dieseth Hall],
[Sub-Series 40: Miller Hall],
[Sub-Series 41: Valders Hall of Science and Sampson Hoffland Laboratories],
[Sub-Series 42: Farwell Hall],
[Sub-Series 43: Ylvisaker Hall],
[Sub-Series 44: Subject Files],
[All]

Sub-Series 8: Center for the Arts

Box 1: Community Art Center, 1993-2001

Folder 1: OPUS - Schematic Design Summary for the Community Arts Building, 1999
Folder 2: Community Arts Building - Subject Files, undated
Folder 3: Community Arts Building - Background Materials, 1997
Folder 4: Schematic Design Summary for the Community Arts Building (copy 1), 1998
Folder 5: Schematic Design Summary for the Community Arts Building (copy 2), 1998
Folder 6: Community Arts Building - Proposals and Vision Statements, 1997
Folder 7: Community Arts Building - Correspondence and Memos, 1993-1994
Folder 8: Community Arts Building - Correspondence and Memos, 1996
Folder 9: Community Arts Building - Correspondence and Memos, 1997
Folder 10: Community Arts Building - Correspondence and Memos, 1998
Folder 11: Community Arts Building - Specifications, 1998-1999
Folder 12: Architectural Prospectus, 1998
Folder 13: Community Arts Building - Memos and Correspondence, 1999
Folder 14: Community Arts Building - Memos and Correspondence, 2000
Folder 15: Community Arts Building - Memos and Correspondence, 2001

Box 2: Center for the Arts Newspaper Articles; Groundbreaking; Dedication, 1997-2003

Folder 1: Community Arts Building - Newspaper Articles/CHIPS Articles, 1997-2001
Folder 2: Center for the Arts - Groundbreaking, 2001
Folder 3: Center for the Arts - Dedication, 2003
Folder 4: Center for the Arts - Dedication (Non-Textual), 2003

Box 3: Center for the Arts Site Plans and Materials, 2001

Folder 1: Site Plans and Materials, 2001

Box 4: Building Design Planning, 1998-2003

Folder 1: Dedication Pamphlets and Programs, April 2003
Folder 2: Equipment Schedule and Vendors, 2001
Folder 3: Final Program Schematic Design, January 1999
Folder 4: Opening and Dedication Newspaper Articles, 1999
Folder 5: Preconstruction Schedule, 21 February 2001
Folder 6: Final Pre-Design Program Schematic Design, 15 June 1998
Folder 7: Blueprints and Building Information, 2000-2001
Folder 8: Schematic Design Summary, 27 July 1998
Folder 9: Schematic Design Summary, 26 February 1999
Folder 10: Specifications, 2001
Folder 11: Design Plans, Financial Quotes, and Other Materials, 1998-2003
Folder 12: Bound Scrapbook of Final Building, undated
Folder 13: Public Area and Lounge Furniture Inventory, 2003
Folder 14: Final Pre-Design Program Schematic Design, 15 June 1998
Folder 15: Design and Build Team Qualification Submittal, 7 November 1997
Folder 16: Mechanical Bid Set, 2001
Folder 17: Electrical Bid Specifications, 2001
Folder 18: Geotechnical Evaluation to Proposed Arts Building and Jenson Hall Additions, 2001
Item 19: Memo Finish Book Binder, 16 August 2001

Item 5: Community Arts Building Subject Files Binder, 2001 - 2004

Item 6: Community Arts Building Subject Files Binder, 2001 - 2002

Item 7: Community Arts Building HVAC, Program Sheets, and Site Files Binder, 2001

Item 8: Community Arts Building Subject Files Binder, 1998 - 1999

Item 9: Community Arts Building Invoices Binder, 2001 - 2002

Item 10: Community Arts Building Photographs Binder, 2004

Item 11: Community Arts Building Outline Specs/FFE Binder, 2001 - 2003

Item 12: Center for the Arts Subject Files Binder, 1998 - 2000

Item 13: Community Arts Building Designs Binder, 2001 - 2002

Item 14: Community Arts Building Bridge Financing, 2002

Item 15: Community Arts Building Subject Files, 1999 - 2000