Stephens, Tracy R.

Overview

Includes drawings by architect Frederick Faris of Wheeling, West Virginia. There are two series in the collection. Series 1 includes rolled architectural drawings documenting public and private building projects in Wheeling. Series 2 includes correspondence, reports, and other documents regarding architectural projects.

Overview A documented interpretation of the architectural and physical history of the West Virginia Independence Hall touching upon those persons who have had an impact upon its design, construction, maintenance, and preservation. Most prominent of these are two architects: its original designer, Ammi B. Young, and the man primarily responsible for its restoration, Tracy R. Stephens. Included are floor plans, section views, photographs, and specifications of the building itself and of other similarly...