Guide to the William C. Crowell Collection, 1901-1981
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Guide to the William C. Crowell Collection, 1901-1981
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Two letters from Robert A. Crowell regarding donation of collection to Pasadena Historical Society (1981; biographical articles about William C. Crowell
Duplicate photographs and 35 mm. negatives
Wm. C. Crowell Ledger, 1901-1908
Mott's Plumbing Fixtures: Catalogue "A" (New York: J. L. Ironworks, 1908)
Album 1: Work Performed by William C. Crowell, 1897-1938
1. "Typical Crowell projects since 1897 in Southern California" [list]
2. Crowell Company history
3. Security Bldg., NW corner of Colorado and Arroyo Parkway, 1907 (Crowell office prior to 1924)
4. Crowell Bldg., 495 So. Arroyo Parkway (office 1924-1942)
5. Caltech, aerial view
6. Caltech, Throop Hall, 1914
7. Caltech, Chemistry Bldg., 1922
8. Caltech, Auditorium Annex, 1920
9. Caltech, Physics Bldg.
10. Caltech, Edison High-Tension Bldg., 1924
11. Caltech, Physics Bldg
12. Caltech, Seismographic Lab, in San Rafael Hills, 1926
13. Caltech, Chemistry Library, 1926
14. Caltech, Yates Lab, 1926
15. Caltech, Portale Arcade, 1926
16. Caltech, Biology Bldg., 1929
17. University of Redlands, Fairmont Hall, 1927 (Redlands, CA)
18. University of Redlands, Hall of Science, 1927
19. University of Redlands, California Hall, 1928
20. University of Redlands, Arts Bldg., 1928
21. Pasadena High School, Horace Mann Bldg., 1911
22. Pasadena High School, Jane Addams Bldg., 1911
23. Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 1932
24. Civic Auditorium Foyer, 1932
25. Civic Auditorium, Interior, 1932
26. Civic Auditorium, Interior, 1932
27. Civic Auditorium, Music Hall, 1932
28. Civic Auditorium, Exhibition Hall, 1932
29. Henry E. Huntington Library, San Marino, 1919
30. Huntington Library, 1919
31. Pasadena Public Library, 1925
32. Pasadena Public Library, Outdoor Patio, 1925
33. Pasadena First Baptist Church, 1908
34. (New) Pasadena First Baptist Church, 1926
35. First Baptist Church, Interior, 1926
36. First Baptist Church, Chapel and Sunday School Wing, 1930
37. Caltech, Athenaeum, c. 1930
38. Caltech, Athenaeum, c. 1930
39. Caltech, Athenaeum, Dining Room
40. Caltech, Athenaeum, Front Door
41. Rose Bowl, converted to concrete from wood, 1931
Album 2: Work Performed by William C. Crowell, 1897-1938
1. Pasadena Hospital Annex, now Huntington Memorial Hospital, 1923
2. Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1923
3. Pasadena Y.M.C.A., 1923
4. Pasadena Y.M.C.A., 1926
5. Peters Office Bldg., 1928
6. Baker Shoe Store, 1923
7. Nash Dealership, W. Colorado, 1926
8. Studebaker Dealership, W. Colorado, 1929
9. Security Bank, Lake and Colorado, 1929
10. Security Trust and Savings Bank, S.W. corner Colorado and Arroyo Parkway, 1914
11. St. James Church addition, South Pasadena, c. 1936
12. Jensen's Theater, No. Raymond Ave., 1914
13. Maryland Apartments, N.E. corner Euclid and Union St., 1926
14. Auto Dealership, N.E. corner of Colorado and Catalina [i.e. Wilson] Ave., 1927
15. Metropolitan Water District, Intake and Gene Pumping Plants at the Colorado River, 1936-1938
16. Intake Pumping Plant, Metropolitan Water District, 1936-1938
17. Penstock Gene Pumping Plant, Metropolitan Water District, 1936-1938
18. Morris Dam for City of Pasadena, 1934
19. President Herbert Hoover at Morris Dam dedication
20. Morris Dam dedication
21. Morris Dam dedication plaque
22. William C. Crowell Residence, 769 No. Orange Grove Blvd., (residence from 1902-1905)
23. William C. Crowell Residence, 341 No. Marengo Ave., (residence from 1905-1926)
24. William C. Crowell Residence, 1769 Oak Grove Ave., San Marino (residence from 1926-1939)
25. Crowell Residence, 1769 Oak Grove Ave.
26. Ruth Myrick Residence, 1096 Armada Drive, 1924
27. Elsie Bennett Residence, 559 Eldora Road, 1925
28. Paul Crowell Residence, 531 S. Greenwood, 1926
29. Robert A. Crowell Residence, (residence from 1931-1938)
30. Taverner Residence, Altadena, 1928
31. Everett Residence, 1928
32. Everett Residence, 1928
33. Stevens Residence, 1927
Album 3: Work Performed by Robert A. Crowell, 1939-1971, as Wm. C. Crowell Company and Wm. C. Crowell Company, Inc.
1. "Typical Crowell projects since 1897 in Southern California" [list]
2. Crowell Company advertisement
3. Assorted Crowell Company bldgs.
4. Biography of Robert A. Crowell
5. Marshall Canyon Golf Course and Clubhouse, San Dimas, 1966
6. Orange County Civic Center, Mall and Parking Structure, Santa Ana, 1970
7. Orange County Civic Center, Mall and Parking Structure, Santa Ana, 1970
8. Methodist Hospital, Intensive Care and Psychiatric Units, Arcadia, 1969
9. Triangle Publications, Printing Plant, Los Angeles, 1968
10. Dynametric Office and Plant, 1968
11. Magan Medical Clinic, Covina, 1967
12. Citrus College, Planetarium, Azusa, 1966
13. Citrus College, Physical Science Bldg., 1966
14. Citrus College, Physical Science Bldg., 1966
15. Citrus College, Library Bldg., 1965
16. Citrus College, Business Bldg.,
17. School of Theology at Claremont, 1964; Administration and Library Bldgs.,1968
18. School of Theology at Claremont, Administration Bldg., 1964
19. Human Resources Bldg., State of California, c. 1964
20. Torch Junior High School, La Puente, 1964
21. First Western Bank, remodeled 1963
22. Cerritos Junior College, Administration Bldg., Cerritos, 1962
23. Cerritos Junior College, Administration Bldg., Cerritos, 1962
24. Pitzer College, Sanborn Hall, Claremont, 1962
25. Alcazar Headquarters, Los Angeles County Flood Control District, 1952
26. First Federal Savings and Loan, South Pasadena, 1952
27. Federal Public Housing Authority, Ware Housing, 1943-1944
28. Public Works Office Bldg., Eleventh Naval District, San Diego, 1945
29. San Antonio Elementary School, Pomona, 1951
30. Von's Supermarket and J.J. Newberry Store, 10780 and 10790 W. Pico Blvd., 1950
31. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Sub Station, San Dimas, 1950
32. First Western Bank, Garfield Branch, 1950
33. Sillers Paint Co., Office and Plant, 1950
34. Claremont Men's College, Pitzer Hall, Claremont, 1949
35. Claremont Men's College, Dormitory No. 3, 1949
36. Normont Terrace, Federal Public Housing Authority, Wilmington, 1943
37. R.A. Crowell Residence, 949 S. San Rafael Ave., Residence 1953-1960 (exterior)
38. R.A. Crowell Residence, (interior)
39. R.A. Crowell Residence, 180 S. San Rafael Ave., Residence 1960-1967 (exterior)
40. R.A. Crowell Residence, (interior)
41. R.A. Crowell Residence, 475 Palmetto Drive, Residence 1967-1981
42. R.A. Crowell Residence
43. 473 Palmetto Drive, remodeled 1967
44. 473 Palmetto Drive, 1967