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Guide to the Campus Architectural Plans, University of California, Irvine, 1963-1976(bulk 1965-1971)
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Title: Campus architectural plans, University of California, Irvine,
Date (inclusive): 1963-1976
Date (bulk): (bulk 1965-1971)
Collection number: AS-055
Creator:
University of California, Irvine. Office of Physical Planning and Construction.
Extent:
9.4 linear feet (7 boxes and 10 oversize folders)
Repository:
University of California, Irvine. Library.
Special Collections and Archives.
Irvine, California 92623-9557
Abstract: This collection comprises architectural drawings, plans, renderings, and blueprints used in the construction of the University
of California, Irvine campus and College of Medicine from 1963-1976. Materials include black and white and color images and
are in both paper and tissue paper formats. The collection includes plans for major campus buildings such as academic units,
campus support facilities, and student housing as well as plans for campus layout and infrastructure, including landscaping,
roads, and utility systems.
Language:
English.
Collection is open for research.
Property rights and copyright reside with the University of California For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please
contact the University Archivist.
Campus Architectural Plans, University of California, Irvine. AS-055. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries,
Irvine, California.
Processed by Carrie Lee in 2001-2002. Preservation work by Ellen Cruz in 2001-2002.
In December 1963, ground was broken for the first major buildings on the University of California, Irvine campus, and in January
1964, construction began. The initial structures that were included in the first Long Range Development Plan included Library-Administration,
Commons, Humanities-Social Science, Fine Arts, Natural Sciences and Science Lecture Hall, Central Plant, Campus Hall (later
Crawford Hall), and Mesa Court. Architectural plans for most of these structures are included in this collection.
| Administration Building | · 1974 |
| Athletic and Recreation Facility, Step 1 | · 1969 |
| Athletic and Recreation Facility, Step 2 | · 1970 |
| Central Plant Unit I | · 1965 |
| Central Plant Unit II | · 1971 |
| Central Plant Unit III | · 1975 |
| Engineering Unit I | · 1970 |
| Fine Arts Unit I | · 1970 |
| Headhouse-Greenhouse Unit I | · 1968 |
| Humanities-Social Sciences | · 1965 |
| Library Unit I | · 1965 |
| Library Unit II | · 1970 |
| Medical Sciences Unit I | · 1973 |
| Medical Surge Unit I | · 1968 |
| Physical Sciences Unit I | · 1969 |
| Residence Apartments Units 1-3 [Verano Place] | · 1966-1970 |
| Residence Halls Units 1-3 [Mesa Court] | · 1965-1971 |
| Social Sciences Unit I | · 1971 |
| Student Health Unit I | · 1968 |
Collection Scope and Content Summary
This collection comprises architectural drawings, plans, renderings, and blueprints used in the construction of the University
of California, Irvine campus and College of Medicine from 1963-1976. Materials include black and white and color images and
are in both paper and tissue paper formats. The collection includes plans for major campus buildings such as academic units,
campus support facilities, and student housing as well as plans for campus layout and infrastructure, including landscaping,
roads, and utility systems.
The collection is organized topically by building or type of infrastructure and materials are divided by general subject headings
such as academic units or student housing. The dates in the contents list refer to the dates of the plans or drawings; consult
the Chronology for building completion dates.
For architectural plans of other campus buildings, such as those constructed after the time period covered in this collection,
contact the Design Group at UCI Facilities Management.
The University Archives Vertical File folder "Buildings" contains more detailed information about individual campus buildings.
For information about campus planning and construction, consult the UCI Long Range Development Plan; search Antpac under title
"Long Range Development Plan" for a listing of available years and call numbers.
The Central Records Units Records, AS-004, contains project files for most buildings constructed on campus before 1994.