J.C. Llewellyn and Associates Records
1894-2018 (bulk 1920-1960)
Jos. C. Llewellyn & Associates Joseph Carlson Llewellyn (1855-1932) Ralph C. Llewellyn (c.1885-) Joseph P. Llewellyn (1927/28-1984)
Joseph C. Llewellyn (1855–1932) graduated from the University of Illinois in 1877 but did not establish his practice in Chicago until 1892. His son Ralph became his partner in 1907 and his grandson Joseph P. joined the firm in 1947. Before World War II the firm was well known for sophisticated industrial buildings, designing for such clients as Advance Thresher Co., N.K. Fairbank, and other large Midwestern manufacturers. The firm also designed numerous banks and office buildings throughout the Midwest. After World War II their work focused on public school design. The collection contains project files, architectural drawings, correspondence, and photographs.
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