Patrick Lee Lucas Papers

The Patrick Lee Lucas Papers contain materials from the files of Patrick Lee Lucas who was a faculty member in the UNCG Department of Interior Architecture from 2002 to 2013. The collection contains materials describing mid-twentieth century architecture, particularly the work of architect Edward Loewenstein of Greensboro. Included are Loewenstein's personal files kept during his time in Greensboro (1945-1970). Series 1 is not digitized and contains files regarding the academic work of Lucas which was focused primarily on the architecture of Loewenstein but also included mid-twentieth century modern architecture throughout the Southeast. Series 2 comprises files maintained by Edward Loewenstein, including biographical information, information about Loewenstein's architectural firms, and descriptions of public buildings and houses in Greensboro designed by Loewenstein. The collection also contains a complete set of files labeled by Loewenstein and describing specific aspects of the design and construction of the Loewenstein house in Greensboro, built in 1953-1954. Architectural plans for the Loewenstein residence and numerous other Loewenstein-designed houses are included.

Details

How much has been digitized?: Digitization of this collection is still in progress.
Where can I find more information?: https://uncg.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/92
Full biography: Patrick Lee Lucas received a PhD in American Studies from Michigan State University in 2002 and was a member of the UNCG faculty in the Department of Interior Architecture from 2002-2013. Edward Loewenstein (1913-1970) was born in Chicago and earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1935. After serving in the US Army during World War II, Loewenstein moved to Greensboro in 1945 with his wife, Frances Stern, a Greensboro native. In 1953, he established the Loewenstein-Atkinson architectural firm with partner Robert A. Atkinson, Jr. Loewenstein's architectural designs were predominantly in the Modernist style, and in addition to more than twenty residences in this style he designed traditional homes and many public buildings in Greensboro including schools, hospitals, and the public library (1964). The Loewenstein-Atkinson firm designed buldings for Bennett College in Greensboro and the Physical Education Building at Woman's College (now UNCG). Loewenstein taught art and architecture classes at Woman's College from 1958 through the late 1960s, including classes in which art and home economics students designed and built Modernist houses, labeled Commencement Homes and featured in McCall's magazine.
Topics: North Carolina
Buildings
Business
Jewish History
People
Schools and Colleges
Subject headings: Modern movement (Architecture) -- North Carolina
Loewenstein, Edward, 1913-1970
Architecture, Domestic -- North Carolina
Contributing Institution: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, UNCG University Libraries

Pages

: 1958 Commencement House construction photos; Photographs from the construction of the home at 2207 North Elm Street in Greensboro, designed by students at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (now The University of North Carolina at Greensboro).

: 1958 Commencement House exterior photos; Photographs of the exterior of the home at 2207 North Elm Street in Greensboro, designed by students at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (now The University of North Carolina at Greensboro).

: 1958 Commencement House interior photos; Photographs of the interior of the home at 2207 North Elm Street in Greensboro, designed by students at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (now The University of North Carolina at Greensboro).

: 1958 Commemcement House plans (Version 1); Proposed design for the home at 2207 North Elm Street in Greensboro, designed by students at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (now The University of North Carolina at Greensboro).

: 1958 Commemcement House plans (Version 2); Proposed design for the home at 2207 North Elm Street in Greensboro, designed by students at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (now The University of North Carolina at Greensboro).

: 1959 Commencement Home photographs

: American Institute of Architects, NC Chapter, 1954-1960

: Atkinson, Wilson, & Lysiak [portfolio book]

: Bennett fireplace ad; Advertising brochure spotlighting Loewenstein's family home at 2104 Granville Road in Greensboro, N.C.

: Blandwood [part 1]

: Blandwood [part 2]

: Blandwood [part 2]

: Boathouse [thesis project]; Thesis project by Loewenstein for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

: Carriage house restoration for Blandwood; Full set of renovation plans.

: Check stubs, 1952 April-1954 February

: Clippings from Loewenstein's scrapbook; Miscellaneous articles documenting Loewenstein's life and work.

: Coleman Gymnasium; Coleman Gymnasium, designed by Loewenstein, Atkins & Associates of Greensboro, North Carolina, opened in 1952 at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (now The University of North Carolina at Greensboro). In 1989, parts of the 1952 structure were incorporated into the Health and Human Performance Building.

: Commencement House articles; Miscellneous articles focusing on the 1958 Commencement Home at 2207 North Elm Street in Greensboro, designed by students at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (now The University of North Carolina at Greensboro).