Herbert W. Riemer architectural records, 1960s-1990s

Collection context

Creator:
Riemer, Herbert W., 1927-2009
Extent:
10 linear feet
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

The collection consists of legal papers, invoices, correspondence, project reports, specifications, publicity material and some photographs. Projects represented in the collection include New York Zoological Park / Bronx Zoo, Dallas Zoo, Seneca Park Zoo, Beardsley Zoo (Bridgeport, CT), Norfolk Zoo, Cleveland Zoo, Rochester Zoo, Public School 45 (Brooklyn, NY), Lamberton Conservatory (Rochester, NY), New York Psychiatric Institute Division Laboratories, Morrisville College (Morrisville, NY), and Delaware County Office Building (Dehli, DE).

Biographical / historical:

Hebert W. Riemer was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 24, 1927. He joined the firm of Morris Ketchum, Jr., later becoming a partner. Later he established his own practice out of Great Neck, NY. Many of his commissions were for zoological parks located throughout the United States, most prominately the Dallas Zoo and the Bronx Zoo. His zoo designs often included the use of a monorail for viewing animal exhibits. Riemer died on June 29, 2009.

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