Reference Request
Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives
Accession 92-068
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction
Project Files, 1986-1987
Collection Overview
General Information About This Collection | |
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Repository: | Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu. |
Creator: | Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction |
Title: | Project Files |
Dates: | 1986-1987 |
Quantity: | 32.48 cu. ft. (25 record storage boxes) (17 blueprint storage boxes) |
Collection: | Accession 92-068 |
Language of Materials: | English |
Summary: | This accession documents various Office of Design and Construction projects. Materials include blueprints and specifications. Buildings and museums documented in this collection include: Quadrangle Building, the National Mall, National Museum of American History (formerly National Museum of History and Technology), Conservation Analytical Laboratory, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American Art, National Portrait Gallery, Renwick Gallery, Arts and Industries Building, Silver Hill Facility, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, National Air and Space Museum, Cooper-Hewitt Museum, Smithsonian Institution Building, Museum Support Center, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Anacostia Museum/Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, Freer Gallery of Art, L'Enfant Plaza offices, National Museum of African Art, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, and miscellaneous locations. |
Descriptive Entry
This accession documents various Office of Design and Construction projects. Materials include blueprints and specifications. Buildings and museums documented in this collection include: Quadrangle Building, the National Mall, National Museum of American History (formerly National Museum of History and Technology), Conservation Analytical Laboratory, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American Art, National Portrait Gallery, Renwick Gallery, Arts and Industries Building, Silver Hill Facility, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, National Air and Space Museum, Cooper-Hewitt Museum, Smithsonian Institution Building, Museum Support Center, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Anacostia Museum/Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, Freer Gallery of Art, L'Enfant Plaza offices, National Museum of African Art, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, and miscellaneous locations.
Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following access terms. These are links to collections with related topics, persons or places.
Name
- Anacostia Museum
- Anacostia Neighborhood Museum
- Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Smithsonian Institution)
- Arts and Industries Building (Washington, D.C.)
- Cooper-Hewitt Museum
- Freer Gallery of Art
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- L'Enfant Plaza (Washington, D.C.)
- National Air and Space Museum (U.S.)
- National Air and Space Museum (U.S.). Silver Hill Facility
- National Museum of African Art (U.S.)
- National Museum of American Art (U.S.)
- National Museum of American History (U.S.)
- National Museum of History and Technology (U.S.)
- National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)
- National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution)
- Quadrangle Building (Washington, D.C.)
- Renwick Gallery
- Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
- Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
- Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)
- Smithsonian Institution. Conservation Analytical Laboratory
- Smithsonian Institution. Museum Support Center
- Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Subject
- Architectural design
- Buildings -- Maintenance
- Buildings -- Repair and reconstruction
- Mall, The (Washington, D.C.)
- Museum buildings
- Smithsonian buildings
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 92-068, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction, Project Files
Container List
Box 1
South Quadrangle Analysis Design Computations Sections
South Quadrangle Structural Calculations
R887005 Emergency Power Systems Study (National Mall)
8130111 National Museum of American History (NMAH) Technical Specification
National Museum of History and Technology (NMHT) Fountain, Sculpture Support and Miscellaneous Item of Work
NMHT Architectural and Structural (Volumes 1-2)
8730104 Specification for Phase 1B Construction (NMAH)
Box 2
8430102 Specification Phase I (NMAH)
R8430122 Specification Construction North and South Entrance Doors Replacement (NMAH)
NMAH Ice Cream Parlor 100% Submittal
National Museum of Technology Building (NMTB) Specification New Lab and Office Space Conservation Analytical Lab (CAL) (Museum Support Center - MSC)
NMTB Fire Protection Master Plan
NMTB Fire Protection Upgrade
NMAH Replacement of Air Handling Units
NMAH Specification for Cooling Tower Replacement
Specification Miscellaneous Projects
R8730106 Basement Ventilation Study (NMAH)
8130124 Environmental Control Study and Energy Conservation Study (NMAH) (2 folders)
Box 3
893011 Storage Relocation (NMAH)
8731101B Asbestos Removal (National Museum of Natural History - NMNH)
8134106 Roof Warranty Repair (American Art and Portrait Gallery - AAPG)
883010 Installation and Assembly of Smithsonian Institution (SI) Furnished Bally (NMAH)
887012 Installation of Water Extension/Distribution System (National Mall)
8770109 Renovate Ardmore Warehouse (National Mall)
893605 Waterproofing and Waste Detection System (Renwick Gallery)
8430130 Public Address System (NMAH)
8633109 Replacement of HVAC Systems to Office of Information Resource Management (OIRM) (Arts and Industries Building - A&I)
8438102 Building Number (Silver Hill Facility)
Box 4
8345105 Balcony Glazing Repair (Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - HMSG)
E83109 Renovation of Main Museum Shop (NMNH)
8534118 Fire Protection Phase I (AAPG)
8644101 Visitors Center Sidewalk (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center - SERC)
8645109B Storage Area Basement Level (HMSG)
8733117 Arts & Industries (A&I) Locker Room
8735110 Fix Dimmer Light Fixtures (National Air and Space Museum - NASM)
893409 Installing a Concrete Monument Base at S.E. Corner/American Art & Portrait Gallery (AAPG)
893012 Theatre Demolition (NMAH)
885801 Miscellaneous Repairs (Cooper-Hewitt Museum - CHM)
8735124 National Air and Space Museum (NASM) Kitchen Fire Repairs
8534121 Fire Safety Improvements Phase II (AAPG)
904500 Caulk the Balcony at Hirshhorn Museum (HMSG)
883509 Corridor 3500 Additional Offices (NASM)
893203 Asbestos Removal (Smithsonian Institution Building - SIB)
8639104 CAL Electrical Distribution (Museum Support Center - MSC)
8230121 Floor Framing at the Pendulum (NMAH)
8370105 PCB Transformer Replacement (National Mall)
Box 5
8632108 Fire Protection, Phase V (SIB)
8633102 A/E Exterior Rehabilitation, Phase VI (A&I)
893407 Office of Protection Services (OPS) Security Environmental Control/AAPG
8535113 Dulles Airport Space Shuttle Housing (NASM)
8535132 Fire Protection Phase I (NASM)
893607 "Slave Quilt" Exhibit (Renwick Gallery)
8670115 Mall Master Receway System Phase II and III (National Mall)
896316 The Noble Path Exhibit (Quadrangle Building)
896302 African Gold Exhibit (Quadrangle Building)
8551104 Hopkins Access Road (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory - SAO)
Box 6
FY 1983 Repair and Renovation
FY 1982 Repair and Renovation
FY 1985 Repair and Renovation
FY 1982 Safety and Environmental
FY 1981 Safety and Environmental
FY 1988 Repair and Renovation
FY 1987 Repair and Renovation
FY Repair and Renovation Funds, 1983-1984
8835143 HVAC Calculations NASM Restaurant
Box 7
NASM Terrace Restaurant
893101 Asbestos Removal (NMNH)
8531107 Magnificent Voyagers Exhibit (NMNH)
893013 George Washington Tent Case (NMAH)
8633102 (A&I)
8530121 (NMAH) (2 folders)
Box 8
NASM S - Z Owner and Operations Manuals - Restaurant Addition
NASM Owner and Operations Manuals - Restaurant Addition
Daily Reports
NASM A - R Owner and Operations Manuals (2 folders)
Box 9
8230119 Security Office Relocation (NMAH)
8230119 95% Submittal (NMAH)
8230119 100% Submittal (NMAH)
8430130 Public Address System (NMAH)
8630113 Presidential Reception Suite (NMAH)
8330115 Dibner Library Mezzanine (NMAH)
8630116 Child Care Center (NMAH)
8630117 HVAC Renovation Phase II (NMAH)
8730105 Asbestos Removal CB064 (NMAH)
8730108 Computer Operated Lighting System (NMAH)
8730110 North and South Vestibules Entrance Gates (NMAH)
8730117 Blessings of Library Exhibit (NMAH)
8730118 Exhibit Cases (NMAH)
Box 10
8730123 Master Plan Relocation Costs (NMAH)
8730124 Registrar's Office Relocation (NMAH)
8730125 Archives Center Entrance (NMAH)
8730128 Interim First Ladies Exhibit (NMAH)
883001 Terrace Repairs Phase VI (NMAH)
883002 Toilet Room Modification (NMAH)
883003 Electrical Vault Asbestos Removal (NMAH)
883004 Condenser Water Line Insulation (NMAH)
883005 Security Lock Replacement (NMAH)
883008 Asbestos Abatement Study (NMAH)
883009 Information Age Exhibit (NMAH)
883013 Who Wear the Pants, Men & Women Exhibit (NMAH)
883014 Dock Stamp Shop (NMAH)
883016 Garage Leak Study (NMAH)
883017 Smithsonian Institution Libraries (SIL) Compact Shelving (NMAH)
883019 Replace Drinking Water Unit (NMAH)
883021 Radio Smithsonian Control Room Modifications (NMAH)
883022 SIL Compact Shelving (NMAH)
883024 New Sweden Exhibit (NMAH)
893001 Dust Collection System (NMAH)
893407 OPS Security Environmental Control (AAPG)
Box 11
893004 "Book" Indoor Air Quality Study (NMAH)
893004 Indoor Air Quality Study (NMAH)
893005 1776 Discovery Corner (NMAH)
893006 Replace Lighting Contractors (NMAH)
893008 50 Years of TV Museum Shop (NMAH)
893009 Information Age Exhibit (NMAH)
893010 Dust Collection System (NMAH)
893011 Museum Shop Storage Room (NMAH)
893012 George Washington Tent Case (NMAH)
893015 Parlor to Politics Exhibit (NMAH)
893019 Pendulum Plug (NMAH)
Box 12
903001 Replace Electrical Transformer Super System (NMAH)
903002 Emergency Asbestos Abatement (NMAH)
903004 Sidewalk Improvements (NMAH)
903009 Reinstallation of Armed Forces Hall (NMAH)
909011 Asbestos Control (Miscellaneous Locations)
8531109 Modernization of Freight Elevators 1 & 6 (NMNH)
8631105 SIL Renovation Phases 1 & 6 (NMNH)
8731111 Replace East Court Roof (NMNH)
8731112 Penthouse Structural Feasibility Study (NMNH)
8731113 SI Archives Environmental Chamber NIP (NMNH)
873114 OM 789 Review - Parking Lot Repairs (NMNH)
883110 Paleontology Hall 5 Phase 5 (NMNH)
883113 Emergency Power Study (NMNH)
883119 Anthropology Processing Laboratory (NMNH)
883120 Associates Court Staff Cafeteria and Carousel (NMNH)
884601 General Repairs (Anacostia Museum)
884603 Design Office Interior Design (Anacostia Museum)
884604 Building Illumination (Anacostia Museum)
884606 Exhibit Production Electrical Survey (Anacostia Museum)
894601 Extension of Research Space (Anacostia Museum)
894602 General Repairs, FY 1990 (Anacostia Museum)
894604 Paint Metal Walls (Anacostia Museum)
904601 Replace Lighting Fixtures/Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (ANM)
904602 Electrical Modifications (ANM)
904603 "Whose Art is it Anyway?" (ANM)
904604 African American Women Artists (ANM)
Box 13
South Quadrangle (SQ) Structural Design Calculations Volumes 1, 2, 3 (2 folders)
South Quadrangle (SQ) Structural Design Calculations Volumes 4, 5, 6 (2 folders)
SQ Instructions for Computer Programs
NMAH Basement Ventilation Study
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Communications Network Study Conceptual
National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) Environmental Control Study
NMNH Environmental and Energy Conservation Improvement Project Implementation
NMNH SIL Renovation Phase 5
NMNH New HVAC System Baird Auditorium
Box 14
NMNH Master Implementation Plan Phase B
Museum Support Center (MSC) Remodel Metal Building
NASM/PED Electrical Study Final Submission
MSC Emergency Electrical Power System
MSC Special Conditions (3 folders)
NMNH SIL Expansion Phase II Modifications
NMNH New Office Space for the Study of Man
NMNH East and West Wings Specifications
SAO Technical Specifications
SAO Specifications
MSC Special Conditions
SQ Bid Documents
A&I Buildings Environmental Control Study and Energy Conservation Study
Freer Gallery of Art (FGA) Industrial Hygiene Asbestos Survey Report - Basement Technical Specifications
Box 15
A&I Building Report of Mechanical and Electrical Systems
NMNH Interim Corrective Measures Report
NMNH New Marine Biology Laboratory
NMNH West Wing
SQ Construction at the Smithsonian
SQ Specifications and Bid Forms IV
SQ Specifications and Bid Forms II IV
SQ Specifications and Bid Forms III IV
SQ Specifications and Bid Forms IV IV
NMNH East and West Wings Phase VI
NMNH Alterations and Additions
NMNH New Security Work Area
SAO Technical Specifications
MSC Volume 3 of 3
SQ Development
SQ Tentative Report
SQ Earth Pressure Parameters
SQ Development
Box 16
SQ Design Calculations Sections I-VIII
SQ Structural Design Calculations Volume 7 (4 folders)
NMAH Lights Control Study
SQ Concept Design Submission
SQ Development (2 folders)
SI South Garden Development
Box 17
SQ Scope of Work
SQ Mechanical Electrical Calculations
SQ Site Utilities
SI EWF Ewell W. Finley, P.C. Consulting Engineers (3 folders)
Project Assessment Log
Project Activity Request Log
Box 18
8233105 Implement HVAC Study (A&I)
8533121 Water Leaks in A&I Building - OIRM
8633102 A&I Interior Restoration Phase 6
8633109 Performance of the A&I Computer Center HVAC System
8733101 Pavilion Sprinkler Piping Enclosures (A&I)
8733104 A&I Space Modifications (A&I)
8733106 National Science Resource Center (A&I)
8733107 SI Magazine Renovation (A&I)
8733120 OPS Computer Electric Service (A&I)
8733122 Old Patent Building (OPB) LAN (A&I)
883303 Miscellaneous Space Modifications (A&I)
883304 Training Room Renovation (A&I)
883305 Renovate Guard Locker Room (A&I)
Box 19
883306 Interior Design Rooms 1206-1210 (A&I)
883309 OPS Book Cases (A&I)
883313 OIRM Sprinkler System Extension (A&I)
8833114C Modifications to Office of Membership and Development (OMD) (A&I)
883314D Infant Care Center (A&I)
883314F Miscellaneous Space Modifications Zahara Doering (A&I)
883303 Miscellaneous Interior Modifications (A&I)
883304 Office Modifications to East Tower Offices (A&I)
883306 OM 789 Victorian Gardens Horticulture Exhibit (A&I)
883307 Modifications to 1st Floor NW Range (A&I)
903306 C-Span and CNN Reception (A&I)
903307 Pipe Insulation A&I Building
903308 South Hall 1876 Exhibit De-Installation (A&I)
903309 Renovation of NE Pavilion (A&I)
903313 Antenna and Cable Installation (A&I)
903316 Modifications to Rooms 2407, 2409, 3401 (A&I)
903317 North Tower Mezzanine Modification (A&I)
Box 20
8375107 Second Floor, West Side (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
8375109 Construction in Room 3210 OPS/ODC (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
8375104 SI Press Relocation L'Enfant East 7th Floor
8775106 Modifications to OFMP (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
8775107 Audits Renovation (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
8775108 Keenan Institute Electric Modification L'Enfant Plaza
8775109 Smithsonian World TV Modifications (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
887502A Installation of Sound Module/Woodrow Wilson Center (WWC) (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
887502 Wilson Center Lease Space (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
887504 SI Press Relocation (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
897501 Office of Environmental Safety and Management (OEMS) Relocation (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
897502 Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) Move to L'Enfant
897503 Tentative Schedule for 7th Floor L'Enfant Suite 7400
897504 American Visions Magazine (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
897505 OAFS Modifications (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
897506 Smithsonian National Associates Program (SNAP) Offices (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
897507 OFMP LAN Cabling (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
897508 Refurbishing Office of Sponsored Projects (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
897510 SSD Office Layout (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
907501 Relocation of the 7th Floor (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
907502 Security Services at 955 L'Enfant Plaza
907505 Door Relocation (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
907506 Air Conditioner Unit (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
907508 Construction Work Shelf (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
917502 Electrical Survey of Folklife (L'Enfant Plaza Offices)
Box 21
8632108 WWC Space Study (SIB)
863112 Structural Inspection (NMNH)
8632112A Smithsonian Institution Building (SIB) Structural Pre-Planning Study Phase I & II
8632115 SIB Fire Protection Phases VII & VIII
8632111 Roof Inspection Survey (SIB)
8632114 Modifications to Rooms 1206-1210 (SIB)
883203 SIB Basement Space Use Plan
883204 Asbestos Removal (SIB)
883205 "Arts for Parks" (SIB)
883206 Visitor Center Fire Protection Phase VIII (SIB)
883208 Office of International Studies (OIS) Space Facelift (SIB)
883211 North Tower Elevator (SIB)
883213 Boiler Room HVAC Upgrade (SIB)
883214 Removed Projects from the Project Activity Report (SIB)
893201 Air Conditioned (SIB)
893203 Asbestos Removal Secretary's Fireplace (SIB)
893204 Redesign of Room 204 (SIB)
893206 Space Assignment Update (SIB)
903203 Modifications to Rooms 112, 114, 114A, 123 (SIB)
903207 Relocate Office of Congressional Liaison (SIB)
903209 Historic American Building Survey (SIB)
913201 Visitors' Information and Associates' Reception Center (VIARC) Space Modifications for Telephones (SIB)
8737101 Asbestos Abatement (FGA)
83702 (Miscellaneous Locations)
Box 22
8663101 Sackler Gallery Museum Shop (SQ)
8663106 Redesign Kitchen and Dining Area (SQ)
8663112 Generation Exhibits (SQ)
8663113 Rainforest Exhibit (Electrical) (SQ)
Box 23
8663113 Tropical Rain Forest Museum Shop (SQ)
8763103 Visual Communication (SQ)
8763110 Sackler Gallery LAN (SQ)
8763114 OM 789 Review Scholars Studio Exhibit (SQ)
886302 Quadrangle Loading Dock Door (SQ)
886303 Automatic Handicap Doors (SQ)
886304 African Art (AFA) Cameroon Photographs (SQ)
886305 AFA Shoowa Design (SQ)
886306A BMO Caribbean Arts Festival Shop (SQ)
886308 Curatorial Office Space (SQ)
886309 International Center Space Study (SQ)
886312 "Kalabari" Exhibit/NMAfA (National Museum of African Art) (SQ)
886313 ASEA Modifications to Room 3143A (SQ)
886614 Redesign Registrar & Design Offices (Miscellaneous Locations)
896306 OM 789 Caribbean Festival Arts Exhibit (SQ)
896306A Caribbean Festival Arts Exhibit (SQ)
896307 Timor Exhibit/Sackler Gallery (SQ)
896310 Spray Booth Compressed Air Interlock/AMSG (Arthur M. Sackler Gallery) (SQ)
896313 Installation of Banners (SQ)
896314 AFA ICONS Exhibit (SQ)
906303 Temporary Door (SQ)
906308 Improve Air Circulation in Rooms 11A4/NAFH (SQ)
906311 Archives Renovation (SQ)
906312 Education Department Re-Organization (SQ)
906317 Office Renovation Room 2162 (SQ)
906320 "Moscow Treasures and Traditions" Exhibit (SQ)
906321 Conservation/Registration Renovation (SQ)
906323 Gallery 2193 Lighting (SQ)
906333 Conduit and Fiber Optic Cable Run (SQ)
916306 Security Lights in Ripley Garden (SQ)
8346104 Anacostia Neighborhood Museum Annex (ANM)
8646103 Gallery Division System (ANM)
8646105 Research Office Interior Design (ANM)
Box 24
8430102 (NMAH)
8348135 (CHM)
8433113 (A&I)
887503 (L'Enfant Plaza)
883023 (NMAH)
883314G (A&I)
906307 (SQ)
8730129 (NMAH)
8430102 (NMAH)
883013 (NMAH)
893503 (NASM)
896307 (SQ)
883002 (NMAH)
883020 (NMAH) (2 folders)
8733107 (A&I)
8533115 (A&I)
8231101 (NMNH)
833122 (NMNH)
8644109B (SERC)
8430122 (NMAH)
8733106 (A&I)
8536106 (Renwick)
886306 (SQ)
8733119 (A&I)
8538105 (Silver Hill)
8345105 (HMSG)
R8430122 (NMAH)
8670104 (National Mall)
8534118 (AAPG)
886307 (SQ)
8231101 (NMNH)
Box 25
83304 Modifications to Office of Personnel Administration (OPersA) 1417-1427 (NMAH)
8770109 Ardmore East Offices (National Mall)
8770105 Old Soldier's Home (National Mall)
894603 Anacostia Museum Gallery Lighting
903516 NASM Redesign Work
893426 Remove and Replace Antiquated Lighting (AAPG)
904601 Replace Lighting Fixtures/Anacostia Museum
903516 Room P721 NASM
904507 Dennis Adams Works/Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
8650102 Acon Apartments/Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
Box 26
8831102 NHB - Drawn by Boatman & Magnani, Inc. (NMNH) (Box 26)
8335143 NASM Restaurant Addition
Boxes 27-36
8335143 NASM Restaurant Addition
Box 37
R8735101 NASM Third Floor East Wing, C.O. #4 Complete Set of Reissued Drawings
Box 38
R83102 Miscellaneous Improvements - Hall 16 (NMNH)
884602 Elevator Retrofit - Anacostia Museum
883018A NMAH Phase III Shop Drawings
Box 39
8831102 NHB Iron Works (NMNH) (2 rolls)
Box 40
8463104 South Quadrangle Phase II
Boxes 41-42
8463104 South Quadrangle
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