Paul Zucker photographs and papers, 1911-1968, bulk 1919-1935

Collection context

Creator:
Zucker, Paul, 1889-1971
Abstract:
Dr. Paul Zucker (1889-1971) was a German architect, author and later professor at Cooper Union in New York, N.Y. The bulk of the collection consists of photographs of Zucker's work.
Extent:
1.5 manuscript box and 1 print box
Language:
German .
Scope and content:

Collection includes photographs of residential and commercial buildings; interiors and exteriors; architectural drawings of houses; site drawings of the Continental Building in Chicago; newspaper clippings; reviews of Zucker's work; some correspondence; German service cross citation; German patent certificate; notes and notebook; and photo album of his work.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Paul Zucker (1889-1971) was a German architect, author and later professor at Cooper Union in New York, N.Y. Before coming to the United States in 1938, Dr. Zucker headed his own architectural firm in Germany and designed numerous office buildings, banks, stores and country 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