Sheeran Architects records Sheeran Architects records MSS 15462

Sheeran Architects records MSS 15462


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Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
URL: https://small.library.virginia.edu/

Ann Burns

Repository
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
Identification
MSS 15462
Title
Sheeran Architects records 1980s-2010
URL:
https://archives.lib.virginia.edu/ark:/59853/507
Quantity
9.4 Cubic Feet, 9 cubic foot boxes, 1 document box
Quantity
250 Gigabytes
Language
Materials are in English.

Administrative Information

Provenance

Donated by Donna Sheeran, 2 October 2012.

Preferred Citation

MSS 15462 Sheeran Architects records, Box #, folder #, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.

Historical Note

Sheeran Architects (1989-2010), Peter L. Sheeran, president, designed residential, commercial and public projects in the Charlottesville area, as well as projects in the Caribbean, Massachusetts and Michigan. Other members of the firm whose work is represented in these records include John Gorman, currently practicing in Charlottesville, and Gregg J. Donovan, currently practicing in New York City. John Gorman joined the firm in 1993; Gregg Donovan practiced with the firm from 2000 to 2008. The firm was dissolved when Sheeran died suddenly in March 2010. For further information, consult Sheeran's and Gorman's resumes within the collection, and websites: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/peter-sheeran-obituary?pid=178367717, http://www.gormanarchitects.com/, and http://www.greggjdonovan.com/portfolio/bio/.

Scope and Contents

The Sheeran Architects records (1980-2008; 9.4 cubic feet) include drawings and office files relating to projects by Peter L. Sheeran and members of his firm, financial records, correspondence, notes and sketches. Materials are organized by project name, and then by date. Other records included are projects dating from Sheeran's time as principal of Cleveland Sheeran Architects, AIA (1980-1989) and as project architect for Jack L. Rinehart Architect (1977-1980).

Other members of Sheeran Architects whose work is represented in these records include John Gorman and Gregg J. Donovan.

Arrangement

Records are divided into five series:

Sheeran Commercial projects records (2005-2008, 1.5 cubic feet) contain drawings and office files relating to 5 projects designed by the firm, and include financial records, correspondence, notes and sketches. Three projects in this series were designed by Peter Sheeran, one by John Gorman, and one possibly by Gregg Donovan. Materials are organized by project name, and then by date.

Sheeran Residential projects records (1992-2008, 6 cubic feet) contain drawings and office files relating to 28 projects designed by the firm. Thirteen projects in this series were designed by Peter Sheeran, twelve by Gregg Donovan, and three projects jointly by Sheeran and Donovan. Materials are organized by project name, and then by date.

Sheeran Public projects records (1992-2008, 0.9 cubic feet) contain drawings and office files relating to 4 projects designed by the firm, and include financial records, correspondence, notes and sketches. One project in this series was designed by Peter Sheeran, one by John Gorman, and two by Gregg Donovan. Materials are organized by project name, and then by date.

Sheeran Digital files contain correspondence, digital drawing files, construction schedules and financial records for the Sheeran Architects firm.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Physical Access

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Container List

1
Commercial projects
1.5 Cubic Feet 1 cubic foot box, 1/2 of cubic foot box
English.
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Residential projects
6 Cubic Feet
English.
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3
Public projects
.9 Cubic Feet 1/2 of cubic foot box, 1 document box
English.
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4
Reference drawings
English.
Scope and Contents

1807 Seminole Trail – unknown, 1980s-2010; Aerial Photo map – 1990s; Allure Las Vegas – EDI Architecture [Britten Perkins], 2006; BeauMont Farm – William J. K. Hoare, landscape architect, 1991; Brady-Bushey Ford – unknown, 1995; Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport New Passenger Terminal – O'Brien Atkins, 1989; Deacon Residence – M. Jack Rinehart, 1977; Eckerd Drug Project – Mullinax Wash, 1985; Elliewood Avenue Parking Deck – Wilson and Iysiak [engineers], 1986; Farmington, Tap Room Parking Expansion – Johnson, Craven and Gibson, 1983; Fair Hill-McNeeley Residence – TC2 Design, 2006; Federal Express & Retail Office Buildings – B. Aubrey Huffman & Assoc., 1984/2001/2005; Gaffney Residence – Design Traditions, Atlanta, 1990s; G. E. Training Center – Neil Planning Group, Inc.; Bruce Bower, 1981; Gollen Residence – Greg Davis Design, 1990s; Holiday Inn 29 North Charlottesville, 2nd Addition – Garland M. Gay, 1965; James Residence – M. Jack Rinehart, 1974; Knasel Residence – Carleton Abbott and Partners, 1998-2000; Region Ten Oak Ridge Club House – Harry S. Cruickshank; Keeney & Co., 2000; State Police Hangar – Ceco Building Systems, 2001; St. Elmo Hall – Vickery, Moje, Drinkard, Oakland Architects (VMDO), 1984; Williams Residence – Lafarge and Knox, 1940; Wood Residence (Garth Gate) – Johnson, Craven and Gibson, 1894-1985

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