C. P. Pesek collection
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains floor and mechanical plans and elevation and structural details of the Sigma Nu fraternity house at the University of Minnesota.
Dates
- Creation: 1930
Creator
- Pesek, Cyril Paul (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Restrictions on Access
Available for use in the Manuscripts Division reading room. Advance notice is requested.
Restrictions on Use
Please contact staff regarding copyright status of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under fair use provisions of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).
Biographical Note
Cyril Paul Pesek was born on May 30, 1904 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He earned his degree in architectural engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1925. He began his own architectural practice in 1929, after spending four years as a draftsman. In 1931, he partnered with Glynne Shifflet; this partnership lasted until 1942. In 1944, Pesek was hired as engineer and architect for 3M; he chose the location for the current 3M headquarters in Maplewood, MN and headed the team that designed the company's buildings throughout the world. He retired from 3M in 1969 as vice president of architecture, engineering and manufacturing.
Cyril Pesek died in July 1995.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet
Abstract
Collection contains plans for the Sigma Nu fraternity house at the University of Minnesota, designed by architect C. P. Pesek.
Arrangement
The collection is organized alphabetically according to commission name.
Physical Location
High Bay
Subject
- University of Minnesota (Organization)
- Title
- C. P. Pesek collection
- Author
- Karen Spilman
- Date
- April 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Northwest Architectural Archives Collecting Area
