Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection
Carneal and Johnston (Richmond, Va.)
RG.06.03.02e
19.3 Cubic Feet
19 boxes and 13 oversize folders
1907-2011
(bulk 1953-1996)
Collection consists of architectural drawings, blueprints, and floorplans of selected campus buildings located on the campus of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA.
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
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Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection, RG 6/3/2e, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The collection was transferred to Special Collections and University Archives over numerous accruals from the 1960s thru 2016.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection was completed in June 2011. Additional drawings were transferred from the Art & Architecture Library in December 2011 and added in January 2012. In November 2016, the contents of another existing collection of drawings, primarily of Carol M. Newman Library, were added.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of architectural drawings, blueprints, and floorplans of selected campus buildings located on the campus of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA. Dated drawings are from 1907 to 2011, though many are undated. A list of buildings is available in the "Contents List" below.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged in alphabetical order by building name.
Related Archival Materials
See also Carneal and Johnston Architectural Drawings, Ms2001-008, and Carneal and Johnston Glass Plate Negatives, Ms2014-016, at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your- work/public-domain/cc0/).
Blacksburg (Va.)
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Montgomery County (Va.)
University History
University Archives
Architectural drawings (visual works)
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)
Agnew Hall1Anaerobic Laboratory196518Architecture Annex1Airport Terminal Facility1Architecture/Engineering Infill (proposed)19861Art and Design Learning Center1994, 1996119941996Airport Area Topography1Burchard Hall19952Cassell Coliseum19603Cheatham Hall197024Cochrane Hall1980-19815Cowgill Hall1988, 2002-c.2004Renovation1988, 20022Renovationsc.2004?18Renovationsc.2004?19813Derring Hall1966, n.d.Plans19666 Alterations2Plans7Dietrick Hall1967-196977Duck Pond/Golf Course Topography2Field Geology Station Plans7First Academic Building195318Food Processing and Storage Facility19852Graduate Housing (proposed)19792Hancock Hall1986-1987198610Volume 119878Volume 1a19872Volume 219879Hillcrest Hall2Hutcheson Hall2Johnston Student Center198811Lane Hall - renovations198012Lane Stadium - addition197712McBryde Hall19691213Miles Stadium192512Off-Campus Student Housing (proposed)197118Pamplin Hall198812Power House, Laundry, Print Shop1971-197712Price's Fork Research Station (topography)197512Price Hall197212Payne Hall199114Rasche Hall190714Randolph Hall197214Research and Demonstration Facility1989-1992141989Roof Detail1991Phase II1992Sandy Hall198115Saunders Hall197215Seitz Hall
15Shanks Hall199815GeneralPlease note: The first two pages of this set of drawings is missing.
Slusher Hall1971, 19741519711974Smyth Hall197315Squires Hall196015Squires Student Center-McBryde Hall Walk (proposed)15Storage Building193418Undergraduate Housing (proposed)197915University Libraries1951-2011, n.d.Carol M. Newman Library1951-2011Additions and Renovations1951-19945September 195312PlansJune 7, 197111PlansJanuary 2, 1973 & Revised June 15, 197312PlansJanuary 2, 1973 & Revised March 15, 19789Furniture Plans, Additions and Renovations19736Laminated Plans, Renovation and Addition19738Proposed renovations198512Proposed renovationJune 198612Floor plans and proposed renovations12Group Study Lounge, Fourth Floor3Lighting Changes4Special Collections Renovations1971992Study Cafe/ Coffee Lounge for First Floor Newman Library1911921931941951961Library Storage Facility10Newman Library Plaza12Utility Building193415Veterinary Medicine Clinic15Virginia Tech Bookstore197316Virginia Tech History Musuem7Virginia Associated Research Center (VARC)196418Historical NoteVARC was an off-campus graduate facility, located in Newport News, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Tech, the College of William and Mary, and the University of Virginia, in cooperation with the Langley Research Center of NASA. It specialized in applied aerospace research and other basic research in related areas.
War Memorial Hall - addition197217