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  • Section, elevation, and details drawings of various interior locations for Jasper Ward's recital and music building project at the Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky.

  • Various details for the recital hall, audio/visual room, and other equipment for for Jasper Ward's recital and music building project at the Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky.

  • Section and detail drawings for Jasper Ward's recital and music building project at the Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky.

  • Topographical drawings of the site and site plans for Jasper Ward's recital and music building project at the Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky.

  • The set contains detailed architectural drawings and plans for Adel and Leonard Leight's residence on Glen Arden Road in Louisville's Glenview neighborhood. The original design is credited to Fred De Santo, an architect with Jasper Ward's firm. It features modern design with varied geometry, expansive windows, and drastic roof angles. The drawings include floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction drawings that depict the design and layout of various spaces within the residence, such as custom cabinetry, built-in shelving, and other interior features. It also includes site plans demonstrating the relationship between the building and its natural surroundings, focusing on topographical details and landscaping. These drawings offer a comprehensive overview of this residential project's architectural design and construction considerations.

  • The set contains architectural drawings and plans related to the "Louisville Windchime Gateway" project, an addition to the 6th Street Parking Garage in Louisville, Kentucky. Jasper Ward Architects produced these drawings and detailed the design and construction of the 28 ft. tall windchime gateway, a public art installation integrated into the garage. The documents highlight various views, including front and plan views of the windchime structure and the overall architectural integration with the existing parking facility. The project was a collaboration between the City of Louisville and the Parking Authority of River City (PARC) and received support from the Mayor's Advisory Committee for Public Amenities. The drawings include annotations and measurements, illustrating the technical and artistic aspects of the gateway's design. The design is attributed to Greg Schrodt.

  • Drawing of the facade of Neighborhood House.

  • In the early 1970s, Jasper Ward was hired to design a prototype for former Kentucky Governor and restaurateur John Y. Brown's new fast-food venture. Ollie's Trolley is a restaurant franchise built free-standing and modeled after a historic trolley car. The digitized items in our set are of the exterior elevations of the trolley cars. We also have one drawing on poster board of an Ollie's Trolley restaurant, location unknown.

  • Drawings of the exterior of Portland Elementary School in Louisville, Kentucky.

  • Richard Johnson's home in the Benchmark subdivision in New Albany, Indiana, was constructed in 1973. It features five levels, with the rear of the house being mostly glass and overlooking a stream. The set includes original architectural drawings of the floor plan, section cuts, and interior and exterior elevations.

  • The set includes architectural drawings for the Saint Francis School in Goshen, Kentucky, created by Jasper Ward, in the late 1960's. The drawings feature the site plan, building elevations, and construction sections. These documents provide a comprehensive overview of the school's design and layout, highlighting the architectural details and spatial organization.

  • Sheet inventory:
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_001 - An index for the original Sixth & Main Parking Garage containing the meaning of abbreviations, symbols, and drawings.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_002 - Plat survey of the Sixth & Main Parking Garage and surrounding plots.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_004 - Foundation plans for level 1A & 1B.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_006 - Several variations for control joint designs.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_007 - Slab framing for both sections of the second floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_008 - Slab framing for both sections of the third through eighth floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_009 - Slab framing for both sections of the ninth floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_010 - Section drawings of the front stairs, the elevator, and the ramps.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_011 - Section drawings of the rear stairs.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_012 - Partial foundation plan for the front of the first floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_013 - Partial foundation plan for the rear of the first floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_014 - Roof Plans for the front of the parking garage, including the top of the stairwell. See 029.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_016 - Section drawings of the rear ramp and other miscellaneous areas.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_017 - Section drawing of the front ramp.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_018 - Column plans and schedule listing details based on marking and level.

  • Sheet inventory:
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_019 - Beam diagrams and schedule listing details based on marking.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_021 - Guardrail plans and section drawings of the columns.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_022 - Notes regarding various parts of the parking garage design.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_023 - Plans for the first floor of the parkings garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_024 - Plans for the second through eigth floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_025 - Plans for the roof of the parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_026 - Elevation drawings from the East and the West.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_027 - Elevation drawing from the South.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_028 - Elevation drawing from the North.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_030 - Section drawings of the front stairs, the elevator, and the ramps.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_031 - Elevation drawing of the rear stair enclosure and section drawing of the rear stairs.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_033 - Floor plan for the rear section of the first floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_034 - Floor plan for the front section of the second through eigth floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_035 - Section drawings of the rear ramp, elevation and section drawing of the ladder, drawing of the roof hatch, and elevator door details.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_036 - Section drawing of the building and various details.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f61_038 - Plans for the landscape outside of the front of the parking garage and various detail drawings.

  • Sheet inventory:
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_006 - Planned location for the third bay addition.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_016 - Site of the third bay extension.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_017 - Plans for the entrance and exit to and from Market Street.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_018 - Intended site of the third bay addition to the parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_020 - Topographical survey of the site of the third bay extension.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_021 - Plan for the alley leading away from the parking garage towards Seventh Street. Note that in this page the cardinal orientation is rotated 180 degrees.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_022 - Exit from the parking garage towards Seventh Street. Note that in this page the cardinal orientation is rotated 90 degrees.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_023 - Longitudinal section of the alley leading out of the parking garage towards Seventh Street.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_024 - Drawing of the Floor Plan of the Third Bay addition.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_025 - Plan for the alley between the Republic Bank and a potential child care center.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_027 - Planned parking spots for the first floor of the parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_028 - Planned parking spots from the second floor to the eighth floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_030 - Drawing of the façade for the alley that faces Seventh Street.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_031 - Gateway for the Seventh Street Alley entrance/exit.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_039 - Drawing of the ground floor of the parking garage prior to any additions.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f60_1985_001 - Drawings of various sections of the parking garage, including the front stairwell.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f60_1985_002 - Scheme A of the ground floor of the original parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f60_1985_004 - Scheme B ramp. Features a curved ramp with curved walls. Marked as void.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f60_1985_006 - Scheme A ramp. Features a curved ramp with straight walls. Marked as void.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f60_1985_007 - Cross section of the original parking garage facing East.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f60_1985_010 - Overview of a possible future addition of a third bay to the parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f60_1985_011 - Cross section of the parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_026 - Floor plan for a potential Day Care Center located between the Sixth & Main Parking Garage and Republic Bank.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f60_1985_008 - North-South cross section of scheme A of the original parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f60_1985_009 - Layout of the ground floor of the parking garage and surrounding buildings.

  • Sheet inventory:
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_004 - Architectural plans index for the third bay addition to the Sixth & Main Parking Garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_005 - Plans for the demolition of the first floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_007 - Initial plans for the first floor. This layout was not used, but rather the layout on A-2A & A-2B was used.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_008 - Plans for the roof of the parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_009 - Eastern and Western elevations of the parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_010 - Revised first floor plans. Also see A-2B which features the grading plan for the first floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_011 - Typical floor plans for the other floors of the parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_012 - Grading plan for the first floor. Also see A-2A for the plan for the first floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_013 - Southern elevation of the parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_014 - Interior of the parking garage from the Southern side.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_015 - Interior of the parking garage from the Eastern side. Additionally, there are various details concerning the roof curbs.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_019 - Exit from the parking garage (featured on the right) past Greenberg Lot (positioned towards the bottom right of the plan) onto South Seventh Street.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f60_1985_012 - Features various cross sections and elevations.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f60_1985_003 - Structural layout scheme A of the original parking garage. Marked as void.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f60_1985_005 - Scheme B of the original parking garage. Marked as void.

  • Sheet inventory:
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_001 - Northern and Southern elevations of the parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_002 - Light drawing of the Sixth & Main Parking Garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_003 - Drawing of the Sixth & Main Parking Garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_033 - Drawing of the Eastern side of the parking garage.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_034 - Drawing of the parking garage from Sixth Street
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_035 - Drawing of the Sixth & Main Parking Garage with the addition of a child care center on the ground floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_036 - Drawing of the parking garage from Sixth Street with the addition of the third bay.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_038 - Drawing of the Sixth & Main Parking Garage with the addition of a child care center on the ground floor.
    MssAR_W259_015AR3_f59_040 - Aerial drawing of the original parking garage prior to any additions.

  • This set includes architectural drawings and sketches by Jasper Ward for the St. Charles Borromeo Church located at 27th and Chestnut Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The drawings focus on a 40-foot geodesic dome design, detailing the dome's structure, panel connections, and integration into the church's existing architecture. The set features detailed plans and longitudinal sections, showcasing the innovative design and construction methods proposed for the dome.
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