Carl Stravs collection
Scope and Content Note
The collection is composed of blueprints by Carl B. Stravs for the Church Home of Minnesota addition, located at 1879 Feronia Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota, as well as plans for the Wright residence at Lake Carlos, Alexandria, Minnesota.
Dates
- 1933, 1938
Creator
- Stravs, Carl (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Restrictions on Access
Available for use in the Manuscripts Division reading room. Advance notice is requested.
Restrictions on Use
There are no restrictions on the use of materials in this collection. Copies can be requested if the condition of the originals warrants it.
Biographical Note
Carl B. Stravs was an architect in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the 20th century. From 1905-1909, he partnered with John Jager, with whom he patented a pipe-making machine in 1904. Stravs designed many residences and churches in the Minneapolis area, including the Emil Geist residence and the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house at the University of Minnesota.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet
Abstract
Collection contains blueprints and plans for buildings designed by architect Carl Stravs.
Arrangement
The collection is organized alphabetically by commission name.
Physical Location
High Bay
Additional Finding Aid
An unpublished finding aid with detailed contents is available in the Manuscripts Division.
- Architecture -- Minnesota -- Designs and plans Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Carl Stravs Collection
- Author
- Archives Staff
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Northwest Architectural Archives Collecting Area
