Buffalo Bayou projects

File — drawer: 88, Folder: 18

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection reflects the architectural career of Houston-based architect Charles Tapley. Materials include articles written by Tapley, project-related drawings, notes, correspondence, as well as competition presentations and audio visual tapes. This collection consists text, drawings, sketches, photos, and architectural plans. Tapley used a variety of media on which to write, including paper and mylar. The oversize materials include photos and draws on foamcore. The collections is 7 linear ft. (10 boxes and oversize materials).

Dates

Creation: 1960-2007

Creator

From the Collection: Tapley, Charles (Person)

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Boxes 1-8 stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

Boxes 9-10 stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center on top of map cases in Annex.

Extent

From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (10 boxes and 5 map drawers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General note

Includes assorted projects: Buffalo Bayou bridge model, color photographic rendering by Paul Hester; Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston, TX ( see also Box 1, folder 2, box 2, folders 12-17); Park on banks of Buffalo Bayou, concept sketch; Additions to Allen's Landing; Buffalo Bayou Improvements;