Modernist Architecture Brochures, Letters, And Photographs For "Switzer Panels" Construction And Buildings 1954-1960. The Panels Were Selected For The 1957 Research House.
An Architect's Group Of Photographs, Brochures, Letters, Memoranda, And Findings Regarding Switzer Panels, 10' X 2' X 6' Precast Concrete With 4 Full Cores, Also Available In Other Sizes, With Low "U" Heat Transmission, Low Solar Absorption And Extremely High Fire Resistance. The Group Includes: 1. Parry's 2 Pg. June 14, 1954 Letter Regarding Test Results For "U" Measurements. 2. A Copy Of A Certificate Of Craftsmanship, November 13, 1956, From The Southern California Chapter Of The American Institute Of Architects, For The Panels. 3. Research Reports No. 1063.5 (Pg. 2 Only) And 1063.5 (Two Pages) From The International Conference Of Building Officials.4. A September 8, 1959 Appreciation Letter From Tru-Scale Modules, Describing How The Switzer Panels Stayed Intact And Prevented The Spread Of A Severe Fire To Another Department, Although The Fire Door Was Badly Buckled Allowing Smoke To Enter. 5. A Clipped Ad For Switzer Panels, Showing It As A Basic Material For The Research House.6. A Three Page Letter From Cellucast Describing In Full The Advantages, Scope, Work Materials, And Installation Components Etc. For Construction Using The Panels. 7. A Switzer Two Page Advertising Brochure, With A Small Clipping Of Two Sections. . 8. Original Photographs, Including A. Bradshaw Apartments, Monterey Park (Two Photographs). B. Inglewood Recreation Center. C. Apartment Building, Pasadena. D.A Desert Home In California. E. The Taylor Motel, Banning. F. Fireside Inn, Escondido. G. Torrance Fire Station #4, Torrance. H. Burbank Fire Station No. 6, Burbank. I. Architect's Office,1560 W. Colorado, Pasadena (2 Photographs, Inside And Outside). J. Applied Research, Glendale (Before Roof Installed). K. Office Building, 227 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena. L. Office Building, 4508 Hampton Road, La Canada, California. M. Office Building, 1109 E. Green St., Pasadena. N. Walker's Market, West Covina. O. Palm Desert Market, Palm Desert. P. Interior Of Unknown Business/Industrial Facility, Roof Girders Installed. Q. Resner Hardware Building, La Mesa. R. Torrance City Hall. S. Unknown Building Under Construction, Partial Walls With Some Exposed Steel Reinforcing Rods. T. Another, Also Showing Braces And Clamps In Place, Reinforcing Bars In Cells To Be Grouted. U. Research House, Palos Verdes. V. Consolidated Western Steel, Maywood. W. Don Doty House, Walnut. X. Retail Store, Covina. Y. R.C.A. Building, Northridge. Z. Aa. Monrovia Library, Including Patio Wall, Monrovia. Bb. Recreation Building, Compton, Cc. Interior Of Bradshaw Apartments, Showing Panels As "Attractive And Finished Interior Wall". Dd. St. Martha's Church, La Puente. Ee. Linda Vista Branch Library. Ff. Kniff Building, Pasadena, Totally Burnt Out Except For Undamaged Switzer Panels. Gg. Sheet With Two Reproduced Photographs Or Drawings Of A Studio Office Designed By Arthur Lavagnino. Hh. Reproduced Drawing Or Photograph Of Studio Building, 5423 Patrician Way, Eagle Rock. Ii. First Dfriends Church, 2540 E. Orange Grove Ave., Pasadena.
Published by: Switzer Panel Corporation / Thomas H. Parry Consulting Mechanical Engineer/ American Institute Of Architects/ Tru-Scale Models/ Research Hopuse 1957/ Cellucast Construction Company 1954 1956 1957 1959 1960 1962, Pasadena, Ca, 1954
Vendor: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA
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An Architect's Group Of Photographs, Brochures, Letters, Memoranda, And Findings Regarding Switzer Panels, 10' X 2' X 6' Precast Concrete With 4 Full Cores, Also Available In Other Sizes, With Low "U" Heat Transmission, Low Solar Absorption And Extremely High Fire Resistance. The Group Includes: 1. Parry's 2 Pg. June 14, 1954 Letter Regarding Test Results For "U" Measurements. 2. A Copy Of A Certificate Of Craftsmanship, November 13, 1956, From The Southern California Chapter Of The American Institute Of Architects, For The Panels. 3. Research Reports No. 1063.5 (Pg. 2 Only) And 1063.5 (Two Pages) From The International Conference Of Building Officials.4. A September 8, 1959 Appreciation Letter From Tru-Scale Modules, Describing How The Switzer Panels Stayed Intact And Prevented The Spread Of A Severe Fire To Another Department, Although The Fire Door Was Badly Buckled Allowing Smoke To Enter. 5. A Clipped Ad For Switzer Panels, Showing It As A Basic Material For The Research House.6. A Three Page Letter From Cellucast Describing In Full The Advantages, Scope, Work Materials, And Installation Components Etc. For Construction Using The Panels. 7. A Switzer Two Page Advertising Brochure, With A Small Clipping Of Two Sections. . 8. Original Photographs, Including A. Bradshaw Apartments, Monterey Park (Two Photographs). B. Inglewood Recreation Center. C. Apartment Building, Pasadena. D.A Desert Home In California. E. The Taylor Motel, Banning. F. Fireside Inn, Escondido. G. Torrance Fire Station #4, Torrance. H. Burbank Fire Station No. 6, Burbank. I. Architect's Office,1560 W. Colorado, Pasadena (2 Photographs, Inside And Outside). J. Applied Research, Glendale (Before Roof Installed). K. Office Building, 227 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena. L. Office Building, 4508 Hampton Road, La Canada, California. M. Office Building, 1109 E. Green St., Pasadena. N. Walker's Market, West Covina. O. Palm Desert Market, Palm Desert. P. Interior Of Unknown Business/Industrial Facility, Roof Girders Installed. Q. Resner Hardware Building, La Mesa. R. Torrance City Hall. S. Unknown Building Under Construction, Partial Walls With Some Exposed Steel Reinforcing Rods. T. Another, Also Showing Braces And Clamps In Place, Reinforcing Bars In Cells To Be Grouted. U. Research House, Palos Verdes. V. Consolidated Western Steel, Maywood. W. Don Doty House, Walnut. X. Retail Store, Covina. Y. R.C.A. Building, Northridge. Z. Aa. Monrovia Library, Including Patio Wall, Monrovia. Bb. Recreation Building, Compton, Cc. Interior Of Bradshaw Apartments, Showing Panels As "Attractive And Finished Interior Wall". Dd. St. Martha's Church, La Puente. Ee. Linda Vista Branch Library. Ff. Kniff Building, Pasadena, Totally Burnt Out Except For Undamaged Switzer Panels. Gg. Sheet With Two Reproduced Photographs Or Drawings Of A Studio Office Designed By Arthur Lavagnino. Hh. Reproduced Drawing Or Photograph Of Studio Building, 5423 Patrician Way, Eagle Rock. Ii. First Dfriends Church, 2540 E. Orange Grove Ave., Pasadena.
Published by: Switzer Panel Corporation / Thomas H. Parry Consulting Mechanical Engineer/ American Institute Of Architects/ Tru-Scale Models/ Research Hopuse 1957/ Cellucast Construction Company 1954 1956 1957 1959 1960 1962, Pasadena, Ca, 1954
Vendor: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA
