Finding Aid for the Edwards, Plunkett & Howell drawings, circa 1925-circa 1942
0000243
Finding aid prepared by Jillian O'Connor and Chris Marino
Architecture and Design Collection, Art, Design & Architecture Museum
Arts Building Room 1434
University of California
Santa Barbara, California, 93106-7130
805-893-2724
adc@museum.ucsb.edu
Title: Edwards, Plunkett & Howell drawings
Identifier/Call Number: 0000243
Contributing Institution:
Architecture and Design Collection, Art, Design & Architecture Museum
Language of Material:
English
Container: 550
Physical Description:
3.0 Linear feet
(8 flat file folders)
Date (inclusive): circa 1925-circa 1942
creator:
Edwards & Plunkett.
creator:
Edwards, Plunkett & Howell.
creator:
Edwards, William Albert, 1888-1976
creator:
Howell
creator:
Plunkett, Joseph J., 1900-1946
Access
Open for use by qualified researchers.
Preferred Citation note
Edwards, Plunkett & Howell drawings, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of
California, Santa Barbara.
Biographical/Historical note
The firm Edwards, Plunkett & Howell began circa 1927 and was comprised of architects William Albert Edwards (1888-1976), Joseph
J. Plunkett (1900-1946), and Howell. After the death of Howell circa 1930, Edwards and Plunkett continued to work together
as Edwards & Plunkett, maintaining the firm’s office in Santa Barbara, California.
Scope and Content note
The Edwards, Plunkett & Howell drawings consists primarily of blueprints and some original drawings of residences, commercial
and civic buildings, all in the Santa Barbara region. Drawings in the collection represent the designs of Edwards before forming
a partnership with Plunkett and Howell, the firm Edwards, Plunkett & Howell, as well as the firm Edwards & Plunkett (after
the death of Howell). Projects that are documented in the form of architectural drawings include: H.P. Miller residence, R.
B. Ward residence (also known as the Alexander house), R. F. C. residence, Herman Fittinger residence, store building for
Thomas M. Storke, the National Guard Armory, Hope District School, and the Santa Barbara Women’s Club building.
Related Archival Materials note
ADC Study collection, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa
Barbara.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Edwards & Plunkett.
Edwards, Plunkett & Howell.
Edwards, William Albert, 1888-1976
Howell
Plunkett, Joseph J., 1900-1946
Architectural drawings
Blueprints
FlatFile 1
H.P. Miller house (Santa Barbara, Calif.): floor plan
undated
Language of Material:
English
creator:
Edwards & Plunkett.
FlatFile 2
R.B. Ward guest cottage and alterations (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
1925, 1940
Language of Material:
English
creator:
Edwards & Plunkett.
Scope and Content note
17 originals drawings which include: floor plan, floor plan with alterations, foundation plan, elevations and details, kitchen
casework, and sections. Drawings for alterations are dated 1940 and original plans are dated 1925.
FlatFile 3
Unidentified house
circa 1942
Language of Material:
English
creator:
Edwards & Plunkett.
Scope and Content note
Seven blueprints of an unidentified house. Drawings document: elevations, sections, details, and floor plans.
FlatFile 4
Herman Fittinger house (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
1927
Language of Material:
English
creator:
Edwards, Plunkett & Howell.
Scope and Content note
Three blueprints documenting details, elevations, and floor plans.
FlatFile 5
Store building for Thomas M. Storke (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
1931
Language of Material:
English
creator:
Edwards & Plunkett.
Scope and Content note
14 blueprints which document: floor plans, plot plans, elevations, details, sections, door and window frames.
FlatFile 6
National Guard Armory (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
1936
Language of Material:
English
creator:
Edwards & Plunkett.
Scope and Content note
18 original drawings which include: beam and column schedule, framing plans, elevations, sections, details (proscenium arch,
stairs, and grills), revised elevations, floor plans (first and second floor), and footing plan.
FlatFile 7
Hope District School (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
1927
Language of Material:
English
creator:
Edwards, Plunkett & Howell.
Scope and Content note
Seven blueprint drawings which include: floor plans, footing plans, elevations, sections, plot plan, casework, and details.
FlatFile 8
Santa Barbara Womens Club (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
1928
Language of Material:
English
creator:
Edwards, Plunkett & Howell.
Scope and Content note
11 blueprint drawings that which include: foundation plan, first floor plan, roof plans, sections, elevations, trestle plan,
full size details, and the heating plan and electrical layout.
