Richard Haag Associates records

Richard Haag Associates records, 1956-2007

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Richard Haag Associates
Title: Richard Haag Associates records
Dates: 1956-2007 (inclusive)
19562007
Quantity: 93.36 cubic feet (97 boxes)
Collection Number: (Accession No. 4405)
Summary: Correspondence, project files, subject series, photographs, sketches, plans, and other records of Richard Haag Associates, a landscape architectural planning and design firm in Seattle, Washington
Repository: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions: Open to all users, but access to portions of the records restricted. Contact repository for details.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Richard Haag Associates was a landscape architectural planning and design firm with a portfolio of over 500 built projects. Located in Seattle, Washington, the firm had fifty-nine years of experience in the master planning and development of parks trails, recreational and wilderness education facilities, interpretive centers, international events, resorts, planned communities, and institutions including museums, universities, and the U.S. Consulate and Embassy in Lisbon. Richard Haag was the principal landscape architect. He has also served as Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, where he founded the Department of Landscape Architecture in 1963. Richard Haag Associates closed on June 30, 2016.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, project files, subject series, photographs, sketches, plans, and other records of Richard Haag Associates.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact repository for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 10 accessions.

Accession No. 4405-001, Richard Haag Associates records, 1956-1992
Accession No. 4405-002, Richard Haag Associates records, 1957-1994
Accession No. 4405-003, Richard Haag Associates records, 1965-1995
Accession No. 4405-004, Richard Haag Associates records, 1973-1997
Accession No. 4405-005, Richard Haag Associates records, 1971-1997
Accession No. 4405-006, Richard Haag Associates records, 1992-1999
Accession No. 4405-007, Richard Haag Associates records, 1971-2000
Accession No. 4405-008, Richard Haag Associates records, 1997-2003
Accession No. 4405-009, Richard Haag Associates records, 1997-2004
Accession No. 4405-010, Richard Haag Associates records, 2000-2007

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Accession No. 4405-001: Richard Haag Associates records, 1956-1992Return to Top

40.00 cubic ft. (40 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, project files, specifications, and subject series.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Received from Richard Haag Associates, September 23, 1993.

Processing Info: Processing Level 1.

Accession No. 4405-002: Richard Haag Associates records, 1957-1994Return to Top

6.00 cubic ft. (6 boxes)

Scope and Content: Project files.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Received from Richard Haag Associates, May 17, 1995.

Processing Info: Processing Level 1.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Accession
1	4405-002	Heston Residence
1	4405-002	Jordan Park aka Everett Marina Park
1	4405-002	Kelstrup Realtors
1	4405-002	King County North District: Multi-Service Center
1	4405-002	Krasnow Residence
1	4405-002	Lake Union Bikeway Study
1	4405-002	Mercer Island Preschool Park
2	4405-002	Ameriflora	1992
2	4405-002	Battelle Seattle Research Center
2	4405-002	Battelle Memorial Institute
2	4405-002	Viekman/Borrow Residence
2	4405-002	Dunn Residence
2	4405-002	Dux, Inc.
2	4405-002	Fairbanks Princess Hotel
2	4405-002	Grays Harbor Historic Seaport Master Plan
2	4405-002	Western Washington State College: Ridgeway II Dormitories
3	4405-002	Market Place North
3	4405-002	Merrill Court--Unit I
3	4405-002	Merrill Court Townhomes
3	4405-002	Skagit County Office Building
3	4405-002	Thomas Residence
4	4405-002	Market Park aka Victor Steinbrueck Park
5	4405-002	Picnic Point
5	4405-002	US Embassy--Lisbon, Portugal
6	4405-002	Duboc Residence
6	4405-002	Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Parks
6	4405-002	Greenway Project

Accession No. 4405-003: Richard Haag Associates records, 1965-1995Return to Top

19.42 cubic ft. (20 boxes)

Scope and Content: Project files.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Received from Richard Haag Associates, July 18, 1996.

Processing Info: Processing Level 1.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		Series 1: Project Files
Box	Accession
1-2	4405-003	Bloedel Reserve 20 folders	1978-1985
2-6	4405-003	Gas Works Park 50 folders	1971-1979
6	4405-003	Norway Hill 6 folders	1979-1989
6-7	4405-003	Sommerville Residence 3 folders	1987-1990
7	4405-003	Tongass Highway 3 folders	1992-1995
7-8	4405-003	Unigard Park Phase III 3 folders	1990-1991
8-9	4405-003	Washington Pass 5 folders	1993-1994
9	4405-003	Ameriflora	1992
9	4405-003	Bell Valley	1994
9	4405-003	Lou Daly	1992-1993
9	4405-003	Johanson Residence	1991-1992
9	4405-003	Marine Park Parking Garage	1986
9	4405-003	Huston Residence	1993
10	4405-003	Kirkland Hunt Club 2 folders	1985-1987
10	4405-003	Gilland Residence	1991
10	4405-003	Gilman Boulevard 7 folders	1972-1985
10	4405-003	Issaquah Beautiful	1965
10	4405-003	Kukes Residence & Garden	1987-1990
11	4405-003	Logan/Hood residence	1993-1994
11	4405-003	Marvin Mohl/Issaquah Creek	1986-1987
11	4405-003	Reiter-Cleary Residence	1993
12	4405-003	Bluhm Residence	1989-1991
12-13	4405-003	Cedar Lake Park and Trail	1993-1994
13	4405-003	Collins Residence	1993-1995
13	4405-003	Dawson Memorial	1994
14	4405-003	Klahanie	1993
14	4405-003	Taft Residence	1993
14	4405-003	Zion Preparatory Academy	1994-1995
14	4405-003	St. Augustine's In-the-Woods	1988
15-16	4405-003	Stern Residence	1987-1994
17-20	4405-003	North Waterfront Park	1978-1991

Accession No. 4405-004: Richard Haag Associates records, 1973-1997Return to Top

5.42 cubic ft. (6 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence and related graphic materials documenting projects of the architectural firm.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Received from Richard Haag Associates, October 8, 1997.

Processing Info: Processing Level 1.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Accession
1	4405-004	Anderson Residence	1991-1994
1	4405-004	Caldwell Residence	1996-1997
1	4405-004	Competition - Seattle Federal Justice Facility	1993-1994
1	4405-004	Competition - Whatcom Community College	1995
1	4405-004	Evergreen-Washelli	1993
1	4405-004	Frankenburg Residence	1996-1997
1	4405-004	Freeways - Project X Expressway Parking Terminal	1973
2	4405-004	Frye Public Art Museum	1994-1996
2	4405-004	Greenlake Water Quality	1988
2	4405-004	Greenness Project	1995-1996
2	4405-004	Katcher Residence	1995
2	4405-004	Koch Residence	1996
3	4405-004	Margolis Residence	1992-1993
3	4405-004	Maxwell Residence	1995-1996
3	4405-004	Memorial Glade Restoration, University of California at Berkeley	1994
4	4405-004	Narbeck Park	1994-1995
4	4405-004	Riverfront Park	1987-1988
4	4405-004	Royal City Townhomes	1994-1995
4	4405-004	Sher Residence	1994-1995
4-5	4405-004	Spokane U.S. Courthouse Plaza Upgrade	1993-1995
5	4405-004	Stamper Residence	1996-1997
6	4405-004	Stern Residence/Estate Restrictions on Access: Restricted	1993-1994
5	4405-004	World Kite Center Headquarters	1997

Accession No. 4405-005: Richard Haag Associates records, 1971-1997Return to Top

3.00 cubic ft. (3 boxes)

Scope and Content: Project files including correspondence, notes, estimates, sketches, photographs, and related items on residential, commercial, and public projects, including Nike expansion (Oregon), Western Washington University, and Blaine City Waterfront.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Received from Richard Haag Associates, September 21, 1998.

Processing Info: Processing Level 1.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		Series 1: Project Files
Box	Accession
1	4405-005	Allen Residence (Phase 1), Seattle, WA 2 folders	1988-1993
1	4405-005	Barkley Village, Bellingham, WA 6 folders	1994-1997
1	4405-005	Blaine City Waterfront Study 1 folder	1972
2	4405-005	Competition - Waverly Park, Kirkland, WA 4 folders	1994-1996
2	4405-005	Federal Way Outdoor Education Site 1 folder	1971
2	4405-005	Greenwald Residence, Seattle, WA 1 folder	1997
2	4405-005	Hayden Residence, Seattle, WA 1 folder	1997
2	4405-005	LaSalle/Ferrari Residence (Phase 1), Vashon Island, WA 2 folders	1987-1994
3	4405-005	Margolis Residence (New Construction), Seattle, WA 1 folder	1995-1997
3	4405-005	Nike World Campus North Expansion, Oregon 1 folder	1995-1997
3	4405-005	Rothman Residence, Aspen, CO 1 folder	1995-1996
3	4405-005	Spokane U.S. Courthouse Plaza Upgrade 1 folder	1993-1996
3	4405-005	Western Washington University High Street/Pedestrian Mall Master Plan, Bellingham, WA 3 folders	1995-1996
3	4405-005	Campus Services Facility, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 1 folder	1996

Accession No. 4405-006: Richard Haag Associates records, 1992-1999Return to Top

4.00 cubic ft. (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Project files including correspondence, specifications, and small drawings.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Received from Richard Haag Associates, June 2, 2000.

Processing Info: Processing Level 1.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Accession
1	4405-006	Acorn Trust, Seattle, WA 1 folder	1999
1	4405-006	Allen Residence (Phase 3), Seattle, WA 1 folder	1997-1998
1	4405-006	Denny Juvenile Justice Center, Everett, WA 1 folder	1997
1	4405-006	Gas Works Park Sundial, Seattle, WA 1 folder	1997-1998
1	4405-006	Magnuson Park Design, Seattle, WA 2 folders	1999
1	4405-006	Margolis Residence (new), Seattle, WA 1 folder	1998
1	4405-006	ME-JWA-MOOKS Property aka Jacobsen, Seattle, WA 2 folders	1998
2	4405-006	Nike World, Oregon 1 folder	1996-1997
2	4405-006	Paine Field, Everett, WA 1 folder	1998
2	4405-006	Robinson Residence, Seattle, WA 1 folder	1996-1999
2	4405-006	San Diego Children's Hospital Workshop, San Diego, CA 1 folder	1999
2	4405-006	Tabasenski/McLaughlin Residence, Lopez Island, WA 1 folder	1999
2	4405-006	Western Washington University High Street, Bellingham, WA 1 folder	1996-1997
2	4405-006	Ying Residence(s), Bainbridge Island, WA; Seattle, WA 1 folder	1996-1999
3	4405-006	Magnuson Park Vision Plan, Seattle, WA 7 folders, original Master Plan	1994-1998
4	4405-006	William McCormick Park Master Plan, Duvall, WA 7 folders	1992-1998

Accession No. 4405-007: Richard Haag Associates records, 1971-2000Return to Top

6.00 cubic ft. (6 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, architectural plans, and notes from several residential projects, but especially reports, drawings, writings concerning the development and remediation of Gas Works Park in Seattle, and subsequent requests for background from fellow professionals.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Received from Richard Haag Associates, March 29, 2001.

Processing Info: Processing Level 1.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Accession
1	4405-007	Burns Residence, King County, WA 1 folder	1999
1	4405-007	Hodge/Thompson Residence, Snoqualmie, WA 2 folders	1997-2000
1	4405-007	LaSalle/Ferrari Residence, Vashon Island, WA 1 folder	1999-2000
1	4405-007	Lorentzen/Koch Residence, Seattle, WA 4 folders	1999-2000
1	4405-007	Mander Residence, Bellingham, WA 1 folder	1999
1	4405-007	Wayne Valley Project/Village Conservancy, Bothell, WA 2 folders	1996-2000
2	4405-007	Gas Works Park, Seattle, WA 2 folders	1971-1973
2	4405-007	Gas Works Park, Seattle, WA original Master Plan Report and copies of drawings	1974
3	4405-007	Gas Works Park Phase II, Seattle, WA 7 folders	1987-1991
3	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation, Seattle, WA original specifications document	1984-1989
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: “Supplemental Data Report Gas Works Park Groundwater Investigation & Site Evaluation”, Tetra Tech	1987 June
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: Groundwater Investigation & Site Evaluation, Tetra Tech	1987 June
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: “U.S. Production of Manufactured Gases: Assessment of Past Disposal Practices” (2 of 2) Hoffman, Truesdale, Hill, Hoffman, & Winters	1988 February
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: U.S. The Clean Water Act as amended	1987
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: U.S. The Resource Conservation & Recovery Act	1976
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: U.S. DOE Implementation Plan the Record of Decision for Disposal of Hanford Defense High-Level, Transuranic & Tank Wastes	undated
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: U.S. EPA Aquatic Fate Process Data for Organic Priority Pollutants	undated
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: U.S. EPA Water-Related Environmental Fate of 129 Priority Pollutants, Vol. II	1979
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: U.S. Superfund Factbook, 2nd Edition	1985
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: “Focused Field Investigations & Irrigation Feasibility Study Report, HDR Engineering”	1988 August
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: “Focused Field Investigations & Irrigation Feasibility Study Report, HDR Engineering”, Appendices D&E	1988 July
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: “Focused Field Investigations & Irrigation Feasibility Study Report, HDR Engineering”, Final Report	1988 October
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: “Focused Field Investigations & Irrigation Feasibility Study Report, HDR Engineering”, Appendices D&E	1988 October
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: “Treatability Study"	1989 March
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: “Conceptual Design Report”	1989 June
4	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: Phase II Draft Environmental Impact Statement Parametrix Inc.	1989 November
5	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation: DOE The Model Toxics Control Act Cleanup Regulation	1996
5	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation DOE The Model Toxics Control Act Cleanup Regulation Proposed Amendments	2000
5	4405-007	Gas Works Park Remediation 8 folders	1997-2000
Box
6	4405-007	Gas Works Park "Forgotten Works" NEA Grant	1984
6	4405-007	Gas Works Park Student Papers	undated
6	4405-007	Gas Works Park Tours & Information	1986-1997

Accession No. 4405-008: Richard Haag Associates records, 1997-2003Return to Top

4.42 cubic ft. (5 boxes)

Scope and Content: Project files, including correspondence, notes, specifications, estimates, photographs, drawings, and related items on residential, commercial, and public projects, including the National Cascade Environmental Learning Center (NCELC), San Francisco Federal Building, and Maritime Heritage Park Building in Bellingham, WA.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Received from Richard Haag Associates, September 23, 2003.

Processing Info: Processing Level 1.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		Series 1: Project Files
Box	Accession
1	4405-008	Bolton Residence (Kirkland, WA)	1999-2000
1	4405-008	Borders Estate (Aspen, CO)	1999-2000
1	4405-008	Hillel House, University of Washington (Seattle, WA)	2001
1	4405-008	LaSalle/Ferrari Residence (Vashon Island, WA)	2000
1	4405-008	Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA)	1997
1	4405-008	Third Church of Christ Scientist (Seattle, WA)	1997
1	4405-008	Oregon Episcopal School (Portland, OR)	2001
1	4405-008	Carol Bobo Residence - Margolis (Seattle, WA)	2001
1	4405-008	ZymoGenetics (Seattle, WA)	2001-2002
2	4405-008	Maritime Heritage Park Building (Bellingham, WA)	2001-2003
2	4405-008	Kelly Residence (Bellingham, WA)	2003
2	4405-008	San Francisco Federal Building (San Francisco, CA)	1999-2001
2-3	4405-008	North Cascade Environmental Learning Center (North Cascade National Park, WA)	1998-2001
3-4	4405-008	Dillon Residence (Seattle, WA)	1999-2002
4	4405-008	Miscellaneous Projects (Seattle, WA)	2002-2003
4	4405-008	Jan Smith Residence (Issaquah, WA)	2003
4-5	4405-008	The Orchard (Medina, WA)	1997-2002

Accession No. 4405-009: Richard Haag Associates records, 1997-2004Return to Top

1.21 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Project files including correspondence, notes, drawings, contracts, photographs, compact discs, and other materials related to the Eugene Federal Courthouse project in Eugene, Oregon.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Received from Richard Haag Associates, June 20, 2005.

Processing Info: Processing Level 1.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		Project Files
Box	Accession
1	4405-009	Courtland Hillclimb (Seattle, WA) 3 folders	2002-2004
1	4405-009	Zymogenetics (Seattle, WA)	2002
1	4405-009	Pike Street Mixed Use (Seattle, WA)	2002-2004
1	4405-009	Rupard Residence (Bothell, WA)	2003
1	4405-009	Phinney Ave. Condos (Seattle, WA)	2002-2003
1	4405-009	Don Ramsey (Seattle, WA)	2003
1	4405-009	Lorentzen/Koch Residence (Seattle, WA)	2000-2004
1	4405-009	Swenson Residence (Shoreline, WA)	2002-2004
1	4405-009	Beijing Olympic Sculpture Park (Beijing, China)	2003
1	4405-009	Eugene Federal Courthouse (Eugene, OR) - Correspondence	1999-2004
1	4405-009	Eugene Federal Courthouse (Eugene, OR) - Competition	1999-2002
1	4405-009	Eugene Federal Courthouse (Eugene, OR) - Meetings and Notes Scope and Content: Includes 1 compact disc.	1999-2004
1	4405-009	Eugene Federal Courthouse (Eugene, OR) - Background and Contracts 2 folders Scope and Content: Includes 3 compact discs.	1997-2004
1	4405-009	Eugene Federal Courthouse (Eugene, OR) - Design Generation Scope and Content: Includes 25 color negatives.	2001-2003
1	4405-009	Dillon Residence (Mercer Island, WA)	2004
1	4405-009	Hodge/Thompson (Snoqualmie, WA)	1997-2004
1	4405-009	Oregon Episcopal School (Portland, OR)	2001-2004
2	4405-009	North Cascades Environmental Learning Center (Ross Lake National Recreation Area, WA) 2 folders Scope and Content: Includes 8 color prints.	1997-2000

Accession No. 4405-010: Richard Haag Associates records, 2000-2007Return to Top

3.89 cubic feet (5 boxes)

Scope and Content: Files for landscape projects for Blue Origin, China Joint Venture, Econet, Eugene Federal Courthouse, Manette Reservoir, North Cascade Environmental Learning Center, Orange County Great Park, San Francisco Federal Office Building, Spreckels Crossing Jury, and private residences. Includes project proposals, meeting minutes, correspondence, and other records related to planning and design.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact Special Collections for details.

Acquisition Info: Emily Carlson, 2009-05-07

Container(s)		Description	Dates
box:oversize	Accession
1	4405-010	Econet (Lacey, WA)	2006
1	4405-010	Private residence (Shoreline, WA)	2007
1	4405-010	Private residence (Redmond, WA)	2003-2006
1	4405-010	China Joint Venture (Beijing, China)	2003
1	4405-010	Blue Origin (Kent, WA)	2005-2006
2	4405-010	Eugene Federal Courthouse (Eugene, OR)	2005
2	4405-010	Private residence (Snoqualmie, WA)	2001-2006
2	4405-010	Private residence (Seattle, WA)	2006
2	4405-010	Manette Reservoir (Bremerton, WA)	2006
2	4405-010	Private residence (Seattle, WA)	2004
2	4405-010	North Cascade Environmental Learning Center (Ross Lake National Recreation Area, WA)	2003
2	4405-010	Private residence (Lake Whatcom, WA)	2006
2	4405-010	Private residence (Seattle, WA)	2006
2-3, 5	4405-010	Orange County Great Park (Irvine, CA)	2005
3	4405-010	San Francisco Federal Office Building (San Francisco, CA)	2001
3-4	4405-010	Private residence (Orcas Island, WA)	2000-2005
4	4405-010	Spreckels Crossing Jury	2007

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Architectural firms--Washington (State)--Seattle
Dwellings--Washington (State)
Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

Richard Haag Associates--Archives
Western Washington University--Buildings

Geographical Names

Bellingham (Wash.)--Buildings, structures, etc
Eugene (Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc
Gas Works Park (Seattle, Wash.)
Seattle (Wash.)--Buildings, structures, etc

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