Richard K. A. Kletting architectural drawings, 1909-1913

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kletting, Richard K. A., 1909-1913
Title
Richard K. A. Kletting architectural drawings
Dates
1909-1913 (inclusive)
Quantity
1, (0.25 linear feet)
Collection Number
MS 0498
Summary
The Richard K. A. Kletting architectural drawings (1909-1913) depict buildings designed by Kletting.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Richard Karl August Kletting (1858-1943) was born on 1 July, 1858, at Unterboihingen Oberamt, Neuertingen, Werttemberg, Germany. His father, a railroad builder, moved the family often, exposing Richard to drafting, engineering, and stone cutting early in life. In 1879, he obtained a job in the Paris architectural firm which constructed the Sacre Loeur and Credit de Lyonnais. He received a private education and served a mandatory term in the German army before immigrating to the United States in 1883. In Salt Lake City, Kletting found work with John Burton, who was then working on the University of Deseret Building. Kletting soon opened an office of his own. Richard Kletting practiced architecture in Utah from 1890-1920, and became very prominent in his field. He designed over a hundred buildings--residential, commercial, industrial, church, and public buildings. He followed a wide variety of architectural styles, including Romanesque and Victorian, and could work comfortably within a wide range of budgets. He became known for his finely detailed work. Kletting Prolific career included the designs of the Utah State Capitol, the Territorial Insane Asylum, Saltair, the original Salt Palace, the McIntyre Building, Cullen Hotel, and the Felt Building. In addition to his architectural work, Kletting conducted the first night classes in Salt Lake City and undertook the cataloging of the Salt Lake Public Library. After completing his design for the Utah State Capitol in 1912, he went into semi-retirement. He died in an automobile-pedestrian accident in 1943.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Richard K. A. Kletting architectural drawings (1909-1913) depict buildings designed by Kletting.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by James Day in 1988.

Processing Note

Processed by Joshua Weber in 2012.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Revised plans for the Salisbury Company, 1909Return to Top

Container(s): Map-case 1, Folder 1

Container(s) Description Dates
1: Structure grid and details
2: Plan of third through sixth floors and roof plan
3: Section through light court wall, first and second floor plans, typical connection details
4: Typical floor plan - Felt Building
5: Section view of stair - first to second floors, plan of stair starting and landing platforms.
6: Sections
7: Sections
8: Section elevation, plan of basement stair.
9: Detail of main stair
10: Section, elevation and cross section
11: Longitudinal section
12: Roof plan
13: Roof plan
14: Attic plan
15: Fifth floor plann
16: Third and fourth floor plans
17: Second floor plan
18: First floor plan
19: Section through front wall

Building for the Salisbury Company, 1909Return to Top

Container(s): Map-case 1, Folder 2

Container(s) Description Dates
1: Basement Plan
2: First floor plan
3: Longitudinal Section
4: Plan and section of footings

Building for Callaway, Hoock and FrancisReturn to Top

Container(s): Map-case 1, Folder 3

Container(s) Description Dates
1: Basement plan
2: First floor plan
3: Gallery floor plan
4: Second floor plan
5: Third floor plan
6: Roof plan
7: Front elevation
8: North elevation
9: South elevation
10: Cross section and rear elevation
11: Longitudinal section
12: Cross section - steel framing details
13: Cross section - steel framing details
14: Detail of rear wall
15: Detail of stairs - first to second floor
16: Column connection for gallery beams
17: Detail of fire escape
18: Third floor plan - remodeling of labor hall
19: Longitudinal section of smoke tunnel - Labor Building, A. Fisher.
20: North elevation
21: South Portico elevations. Remodeling of Labor Building and converting into hotel.
1913
22: West elevation
23: Ceiling and roof framing around light well plan.
1913
24: Cross section
25: Roof plan
26: Roof plan
27: Third floor plan with notes
28: Third floor plan
29: Secod floor plan with notes

Remodeling of Labor Hall. State Street.Return to Top

Container(s): Map-case 1, Folder 4

Container(s) Description Dates
1: Office counter and railings for Fisher Brewery. Elevation, section , plan, details.
1913
2: Detail of C.I. Column. Felt Building
3: Detail of footings
4: Detail of portico over south entrance. Felt Building.
1912
5: Longitudinal section
1912
6: Second floor plan
1912
7: First floor plan
8: East elevation. Business block for A. Fisher Esq.
9: Basement plan
1913
10: Second floor plan
11: Beams and cast columns for Bottleing House. Fishers Brewery.
12: Floor structure. Detail section.
13: Second floor plan
14: Basement plan
15: Footings plan
16: Structure section detail

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Architecture--Utah--Salt Lake City--Designs and plans

Corporate Names

  • Albert Fisher Brewery (Salt Lake City, Utah)--Designs and plans
  • Calloway, Hoock, and Francis Building (Salt Lake City, Utah)--Designs and plans
  • Felt Building (Salt Lake City, Utah)--Designs and plans

Geographical Names

  • Salt Lake City (Utah)--Buildings, structures, etc.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Architectural drawings