Eli Rabineau architectural records and papers, 1942-1987
Collection context
- Creator:
- Rabineau, Eli, 1914-1991
- Abstract:
- Eli Rabineau (1914-1991) was an architect whose practice was most active in Westchester County, New York. He graduated with a degree in architecture from New York University in 1946, and with a degree in urban planning from Columbia University in 1970. He designed many public buildings, synagogues, and Jewish centers, including the award-winning Yonkers Public Library Sprain Brook (East) Branch (Now Grinton I. Will Branch), which project records comprise the majority of the present collection.
- Extent:
- 5 document boxes and 1 print box
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This collection documents extensively with project drawings, reports, correspondence, photographs, and some news clippings of Rabineau's award winning project – Yonkers Public Lirbary at Yonkers, New York, from 1958-1985. The much smaller portions of the collection consist of some correspondence, architectural practice files, photographs, news clippings and presentation booklets of his other projects. The collection is arranged in two series: Professional Papers, and Yonkers Public Library Sprain Brook (East) Branch (Now Grinton I. Will Branch).
- Biographical / historical:
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Eli Rabineau was born on Aug 19, 1914. He studied architecture in New York University and obtained his license to practice in 1946. In 1970, he went to Columbia University and graduated with a degree in urban planning. And in 1972, he joined AIA Westchester Charter.
He was active in Westchester County, New York and designed many public buildings, synagogues, and Jewish centers, including the AIA Award of Merit winner - Yonkers Public Library Sprain Brook (East) Branch (Now Grinton I. Will Branch), the Bet Torah Synagogue in Mount Kisco, and Jewish centers in both communities.
He was active in civic and professional organizations, wrote many articles for architectural magazines, and was the author of the book A High Density Model for Future Urban Communities (1970). Additionally, He was the director of public facilities planning for the New York City Planning Commission from 1971 to 1980 and worked as a consultant until his death in 1991.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.
- Terms of access:
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Columbia University is providing access to the materials in the Library's collections solely for noncommercial educational and research purposes. The unauthorized use, including, but not limited to, publication of the materials without the prior written permission of Columbia University is strictly prohibited. All inquiries regarding permission to publish should be submitted in writing to the Director, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For additional guidance, see Columbia University Libraries' publication policy.
In addition to permission from Columbia University, permission of the copyright owner (if not Columbia University) and/or any holder of other rights (such as publicity and/or privacy rights) may also be required for reproduction, publication, distributions, and other uses. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of any item and securing any necessary permissions rests with the persons desiring to publish the item. Columbia University makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the materials or their fitness for a particular purpose.
- Preferred citation:
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Eli Rabineau architectural records and papers, 1942-1987, Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers are encouraged to request materials at least one month in advance. You will receive an email from the department within 2-3 business days confirming your request and currently available appointment times. Requests are limited to 8 boxes per day (or equivalent), with a maximum of 5 boxes for off-site materials, 5 folders of drawings, or 5 rolls or tube boxes.
- Contact:
- avery-drawings@columbia.edu