University Technology Park at Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, Ill.)

Scope and Contents The Building Reference Files collection consists of a mix of primary and secondary source material relating to the buildings and campuses of the Illinois Institute of Technology and its predecessor institutions. These files formerly served as "drop files" where archives staff collected clippings, ephemera, and photographs related to the buildings and campus, and as a result, many of the files consist wholly of secondary material (including photocopies and clippings from university...

Description of the Collection Appears to be the papers of Melvin T. Tracht in his role as Chief Financial Officer of Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago). Bulks with budget materials, much of which is probably duplicated in multiple folders. The folders "Nursing Homes" and "Research Park" files in box 2 concern campus development issues. See folder listing below for other topics. Folder titles: Box 1 (removed from drawer 1) Admissions Tax Continental Illinois National Bank/Chicago-Kent Crystal Lake Property Crystal...

Description of the Collection

Office files documenting construction of various buildings on the campus of Illinois Institute of Technology. Drawings are generally not included, but the materials frequently include specifications, bids, contracts, financial information, etc.

Description of the Collection

Responses to IIT Request for Qualifications from five firms to provide architectural and engineering services in connection with redevelopment of the campus buildings (formerly IITRI research laboratories) to be used as the Biotech and BioMed Research and Development Complex (later known as University Technology Park). The five bidders were: Cannon Design, CHU2A, Knight/M&W Zander, LCM Architects, and Perkins & Will. The contract was awarded to Cannon Design.