William Zeckendorf papers, 1946-1968
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Zeckendorf, William, 1905-1976.
- Title
- William Zeckendorf papers
- Dates
- 1946-1968 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 0.45 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 02915
- Summary
- Papers of a prominent American real estate developer.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
William Zeckendorf (1905-1976) was a prominent American real estate developer. Through his development company Webb and Knapp, Inc.—for which he began working in 1938 and which he purchased in 1949—he developed a significant portion of the New York City urban landscape. In the 1960s, Webb and Knapp filed for bankruptcy protection.
Content Description
The collection contains fourteen pieces of correspondence for 1946 and 1968 (including items from Nelson A. Rockefeller); blueprints for a partially submerged garage at Robert R. Young Village, New York; and six magazine and newspaper articles about Zeckendorf.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Architecture -- New York (State) -- New York -- Designs and plans.
- Cities and towns -- United States -- Growth.
- Real estate developers -- New York (State) -- New York.
- Real estate developers.
- Urban renewal -- New York (State) -- New York.
Corporate Names
- Webb and Knapp.
Geographical Names
- New York (State) -- New York.
