Charles P. Graves architectural drawings

Abstract

The Charles P. Graves architectural drawings (dated 1955-1973; 15 cubic feet; 5 flat file drawers) comprise architectural drawings for single family homes, apartments, townhomes, a fraternity house, and a dormitory primarily in Lexington, Kentucky.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Charles P. Graves architectural drawings
Date
1955-1973 (inclusive)
Creator
Graves, Charles P.
Extent
15 Cubic Feet
Subjects
Architectural design
Architecture
Architecture -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged chronologically.
Finding Aid Author
Sarah Kelly
Preferred Citation
2018ms033 : [identification of item] Charles P. Graves architectural drawings, 1955-1973, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Charles P. Graves joined the Civil Engineering faculty at the University of Kentucky in 1958. He worked to make architecture a professional degree program at the university. The School of Architecture was established in 1965 with Professor Graves as Dean. That year, the program also received its first accreditation from the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The School became a college in 1967. Graves resigned from the college in 1971. Charles Graves is an endowed Associate Professor in the college of design at the University of Kentucky.
Scope and Content
The Charles P. Graves architectural drawings (dated 1955-1973; 15 cubic feet; 5 flat file drawers) comprise architectural drawings for single family homes, apartments, townhomes, a fraternity house, and a dormitory primarily in Lexington, Kentucky. Other projects include a church, a funeral home, a racquet club, bookstores, a barn, a motel, and a shopping center. Most of the projects were located in and around Lexington, Kentucky, however, there are some projects located in Louisiana, South Carolina, Maryland, and Missouri. Many of the drawings were produced by Graves-Hill Associates. Other firms include Concord Homes, INC.; Frankel, Curtis, and Coleman; and Harland Bartholomew and Associates.

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment
Use Restrictions
The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.

Contents of the Collection

Mr. and Mrs. Lazar residence, Clemson Heights, South Carolina, 1955

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Uterhart residence, Lexington, Kentucky, 1957-1961

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Kautz residence, Morehead, Kentucky, 1958-1959

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Apartment building, Lexington, Kentucky, 1960

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Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Satterwhite residence, Lexington, Kentucky, 1961

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Plans for Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Woody, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1961

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Plans for Mr. and Mrs. Radden, Lexington, Kentucky, 1961

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Frank Trimble apartments, Frankfort, Kentucky, 1961

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State Liquor Dispensary, Lexington, Kentucky, 1961

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Aubrey Kautz remodeling for drive-in, Morehead, Kentucky, 1961

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Gerald Shively residence, Georgetown, Kentucky, 1961

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Gaines residence, unidentified location, 1961

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American Lutheran Church Lexington, Kentucky, 1962

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Knox Funeral Home, Maysville, Kentucky, 1962

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House Plans, unidentified location, 1962-1964

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Valentine Bell Tower for Friendship Methodist Church, Friendship Maryland, 1962-1968

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Doctor John M. Allen project, 1963

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Hensley Residence, Nicholasville, Kentucky, 1963

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House, Lexington, Kentucky, 1963

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Dr. and Mrs. Karl Lange residence, Lexington, Kentucky, 1964

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Racquet Club, Lexington, Kentucky, 1964

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Jamestown town homes, Lexington, Kentucky, 1964-1966

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Wallace Bookstore, Lexington, Kentucky, 1965

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Berea College low income housing, Berea, Kentucky, 1965

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John J. Fischer apartment project, Saint Louis, Missouri, 1965

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Simons Residence, Lexington, Kentucky, 1965

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Thorton Wright townhouse, Lexington, Kentucky, 1965

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John Hill residence, Lexington, Kentucky, 1965

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Campbellsville College dorm, Campbellsville, Kentucky, 1965

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Drs. Shuler & Royals medical office, Westminster, South Carolina, 1965

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Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Ades residence, Lexington, Kentucky, 1973

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Crossen residence, Lexington, Kentucky, undated

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Kennedy's Bookstore, Lexington, Kentucky, undated

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Gainsway Stables, unidentified location, undated

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Boston City Hall, unidentified location, undated

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Mammoth Life Insurance Company, Lexington, Kentucky, undated

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Kentucky Motel, Prestonburg, Kentucky, undated

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Kuttawa Center, unidentified location, undated

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Shopping center, undated

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H. Steele residence, Clemson, South Carolina, undated

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Spindletop Barn, unidentified location, undated

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W.C.H. Wood elkwood nursery building, Lexington, Kentucky, undated

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Bathroom sketches, unidentified location, undated

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Unidentified commercial building, unknown location, undated

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