Frank Kartowicz papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: N68

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of blueprints of working drawings for pre-built small house units of various design. The text of the original patent for pre-fabricated building units is included in the collection as well as sets of plans illustrating the construction of such structures.

Dates

Creation: 1931

Creator

Kartowicz, Frank R., 1885-1939 (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

Frank Kartowicz was born in Chicago and lived in Riverside, Illinois for most of his life. He was the chief designer at the American Terra Cotta Company for a number of years. In 1934, Kartowicz was granted a patent for pre-fabricated units of housing.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of blueprints of working drawings for pre-built small house units of various designs. The text of the original patent for pre-fabricated building units is included in the collection as well as sets of plans illustrating the construction of such structures.