Boak & Raad architectural drawings, 1949-1958

Collection context

Creator:
Rose Associates, Inc and Boak & Raad (Firm)
Extent:
34 Sheets (34 sheets)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

The collection is made up of three separate Boak & Raad projects commissioned by Rose Associates, Inc., which are as followed: 17 pencil and ink on drafting cloth drawings for Apartment Building, S.E. corner of 22nd street and Lexington Avenue, New York, NY (May 20, 1949) ; 8 pencil on drafting cloth drawings for Apartment Building, west side of Broadway, between E. 9th and E. 10th Street, New York, NY (Feb.-June 1955) ; 9 pencil on drawing cloth drawings for 209 to 223 East 53rd Street, New York, NY (1958).

Biographical / historical:

Russell M. Boak's early architectural career was as a draftsman in the office of Emery Roth. In 1927, Boak and fellow Emery Roth draftsman Hyman F. Paris founded their firm Boak & Paris. Paris retired in 1942, and two years later, Boak partnered with Thomas O. Raad to form Boak & Raad. Their architectural practice primarily pursued commissions for large apartment houses.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

Location of this collection:
300 Avery Hall
1172 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10027, USA
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