Scope and Contents note
Biographical/Historical note
Title: Stanford University, Museum of Art, Feasibility Study; Post Earthquake Renovations and Additions
Identifier/Call Number: SCM0197
Contributing Institution:
Dept. of Special Collections & University Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1.0 volume(s)
Date: 1990
creator:
William Turnbull Associates..
creator:
William Turnbull Associates
Scope and Contents note
This study, designed to address the renovation of the museum and repair of structural damages caused by the Loma Prieta earthquake
of October 1989, includes architectural drawings, sketches, and photographic illustrations.
Biographical/Historical note
The Stanford Museum was built in memory of Leland Stanford Jr., son of Leland and Jane Stanford. It was one of the first structures
in the United States to be built completely of reinforced concrete, engineered by Ernest Ransome. Construction was begun in
1891; the Museum opened its doors in 1894.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University. Museum of Art