The Doheny Memorial Library: Architectural Features Brief History of the Doheny Building:
Principal movers: The Doheny family; Dr. Rufus B. VonKleinsmid, Chancellor of the University; Charlotte Brown, Head Librarian.
Architect: Samuel E. Lunden
Landscape Architect: A. E. HansonContractors involved:
- A. J. Bayer Co. - ornamental metal work, candelabra at the main entrance;
- Angkor Mosaic Co. - mosaic work;
- Arenz-Warren Co. - painting work;
- B. B. Bell and Co. - standard interior and exterior lighting fixtures;
- C. W. Cole & Co. - lighting equipment;
- Commercial Fixture Co. - cabinet work;
- Consolidated Steel Co. - structural steel and elevator work;
- L. A. Marble and Tile Co. - tile work;
- McGilvray-Raymond corp. - stone work (cut and set);
- Musto-Keenan Co. - marble work;
- P. J. Walker Co. - concrete work, masonry;
- Schatz Venetian Blind Co. - venetian blinds;
- Texas Quarries, Inc. - stone work (rough blocks of Cordova Cream Limestone on the Doheny building facade);
- Thermador Electric Mfg. Co. - electric air and water heaters;
- W. P. Fuller and Co. - glass and glazing work;
- Wagner-Woodruff Co. - special interior lighting fixtures;
- Warren & Bailey Co. - magnesia pipe insulation
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