Arthur Purdy Collection
c.1933-1995
The projects of Arthur Purdy typify a post-World War II design trend: the architect-designed large suburban residence with a relatively high budget built on a large lot. Purdy was known throughout the Chicago area for well-designed, sensitively-sited comfortable suburban residences. Several of his projects won Distinguished Building Awards from the Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. This collection includes architectural drawings, project files with correspondence and product literature, photographs, and published materials.
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Architectural reprographic prints, graphite drawings, printed papers, and black and white and color photographic prints.