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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 88-007

Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction

Project Files, 1982-1985

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction
Title:Project Files
Dates:1982-1985
Quantity:3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
Collection:Accession 88-007
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of project files from the Construction Division, Office of Design and Construction. Materials include blueprints, contracts, specification, cost estimates, and correspondence with contractors. Buildings and museums documented in this collection include: Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution Building (Castle), Arts and Industries Building, National Museum of American Art, and National Portrait Gallery.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of project files from the Construction Division, Office of Design and Construction. Materials include blueprints, contracts, specification, cost estimates, and correspondence with contractors. Buildings and museums documented in this collection include: Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution Building (Castle), Arts and Industries Building, National Museum of American Art, and National Portrait Gallery.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 88-007, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction, Project Files

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Container List

Box 1

8336101: Renwick - Pre-Cast Stone (Portland Cement)

Box 1 of 3

8236101: Renwick - Construction Inspection (ATEC Associates, Inc.) (5 folders)

Box 1 of 3

8236101: Renwick - Exterior Repair and Restoration (Thomason Industries) (10 folders)

Box 1 of 3

8551103: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory - Amato River Crossing (Sierrita Mining & Ranching)

Box 1 of 3

8531109: Museum of Natural History - Modernization of Freight Elevators 1 & 6 (Consolidated Elevator)

Box 1 of 3

Box 2

8430102: Museum of American History - Chiller/Pump Replacement (Welch and Ruske, Inc.) (13 folders)

Box 2 of 3

8335101: National Air and Space Museum - Parapet Well/Building Envelope, Phase II (Bush Waterproofing) (5 folders)

Box 2 of 3

Box 3

8530105: Museum of American History - Hollywood Exhibit/Electrical Work (J. Shaw Construction Co.)

Box 3 of 3

8430131: Museum of American History - Life in America/Fire Protection (Oni, Inc.) (2 folders)

Box 3 of 3

8431102: Museum of Natural History - Fire Protection, Phase VIII (Quality Sprinkler Co., Inc.) (4 folders)

Box 3 of 3

8431106: Museum of Natural History - Facade Painting/Sash Caulking (D. G. Construction)

Box 3 of 3

8431107: Museum of Natural History - Fire Protection, Phase IX (Associated Builders, Inc.) (2 folders)

Box 3 of 3

8532116: Woodrow Wilson Center - Office Modification (Oni, Inc.) - Smithsonian Institution Building

Box 3 of 3

8533114: Arts & Industries Building - Modifications to Room 2312/2314 (Oni, Inc.)

Box 3 of 3

8534106: American Art/Portrait Gallery - Relocation of Return Grill (Oni, Inc.)

Box 3 of 3

8434127: American Art/Portrait Gallery - Replacement of Garage Door (Cont-Overhead Door Company)

Box 3 of 3

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