William F. Bernbrock Architectural Plans Collection
Scope and Contents
Architectural plans and project files for buildings by firms William F. Bernbrock was affiliated with in the Quad-Cities and beyond. Schools, churches, commercial properties and residential properties are all represented. Mainly elevations, floor plans and sections are included.
PROJECT FILES:
Bettendorf High School
1953
7 prints by H.K. Williams Co.; 12 prints by Sunderbruch; Dedication program
Bettendorf Junior High School
1954
10 prints by Haubold Studio
Davenport Elderly Housing
One 8 x 10 with no identification
Davenport Fish Co. #6403
No date
15 prints by Sunderbruch
Jackson School in Bettendorf
1952
13 prints by Haubold and Williams
Jefferson School in Bettendorf
1953
12 prints by Haubold
St. Ambrose Dormitory
1958
33 prints by Sunderbruch
Vincent J. Neu Garage
No date
2 prints
Winning Wheels in Prophetstown, IL
1974
Title blocks and negatives; paper explanations of items; possibly for a presentation of some kind
Rock Island County Boys Home
1954
Includes questionnaire regarding the needs of the boys and a few black and white snapshots
PROJECT TITLES:
Athletic Field Lighting
Bettendorf Junior High School
Bettendorf Schools “A New Elementary School”
East Central Avenue Elementary School
Grade School for Independent School District of Bettendorf
High School for Independent School District
High School for Independent School District
Jackson School 1st Addition
Proposed Additions to Jefferson School
Addition and Alterations Buffalo Iowa School
St. Ambrose College Remodeling Ambrose Hall Dorm and library
St. Ambrose Student Center
A Grade School Addition Belmont School District PV Townsh
Elementary School Site Improvement Stage 1 for PV School Township
Assumption High School
Assumption High School Auditorium Decorating
Assumption High School Library Expansion
Lourdes Memorial School and Addition
Pleasant Valley High School
Residence and Garage for Mr. and Mrs. John F. Colbert
Residence Mr. and Mrs. Ardo Mitchell
V. P. Martel, Inc. Residential Development
Ford Davenport District Sales Office
Clinton IA Post Office
Catholic Messenger Press Installation
Davenport Bank & Trust Co. Drive-Up Facilities Revisions
Davenport Fish Company Office and Davenport Food Distributors
Franc’s Store (remodeling)
Handicapped Apartment Renovation 218 Harrison
Mrs. Marie Kennedy - sketch for
New Building for Culligan Products and Bottled Water
New Building for Mosely’s & Company
Paul Revere Square Buildings A,B,C,D
Renovation of Midwest Perfection Dental Clinic
Apartment Renovation for 311 West Third Street
Ridgecrest Retirement Village Health Wing Addition and Chapel
Ridgecrest Village
Thumpers Grand Central
V.J. Neu Automobile Showroom and Garage
Bethany Home Remodeling and Administration Building
Sales Office Addition Harrelson Motors
Rock Island County Boys Home and Vocational Shop Arrowhead Ranch: this is a project file showing Bernbrock's work process and includes sketches and preliminary projects
Ardan Facility
Greenhouse and Garage for Don Bealer
Orchard Center
Proposal for Crow Valley Country Club
Residence of Lawrence Lassuy
Trophy Cabinet for Crow Valley Golf Club
Roof modifications Clinton IA Housing Authority
Apartment Building Renovaton
Davenport Elderly Housing
Doctor’s Offices Medical Office Building Davenport Medical Center
Outing Club
Exterior Wall Covering Police Facility
Linwood Stone Executive Offices
Office Building Renovation Linwood Mining and Minerals Corp.
Renovation of Columbus Apartments
Swimming Pool Project for Mr. and Mrs. Dick Knox
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church-various projects (1947)
Apartment for Mrs. Marguerite Brooks
Elderly Housing for the city of Muscatine
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Benner Tea Company and Grocery Store
Chapel Our Savior Lutheran Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church Remodeling
Alterations to Kelly Residence
St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Congregation
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Remodeling and Baptismal Font
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Sears Service Center
Moline Public Library
St. Raphael's Cathedral
Bun-Austin Chevrolet Co.
Proposed apartment William M. Coopman, owner
Villa de Chantal Educational Building, Addition to West Wing, Proposed Adaptive Re-Use
Dates
- Creation: 1929-1997
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
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Biographical / Historical
William F. Bernbrock (1913-2009) worked as an architect in Moline, Illinois for over fifty years. He started his firm in Moline, Illinois specializing in hospitals, colleges, schools, and churches. Notable buildings designed by his firm in the area are Franciscan Hospital in Rock Island, Black Hawk College in Moline, Moline Public Hosptial in Moline, Assumption High School in Davenport and many others.
Extent
79 sets (in map case drawers.) : coated linen, paper, waxy plastic [mylar? but not clear], blueprints
0.21 Linear Feet (in one 2.5" letter manuscript box.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Architectural Drawings in Map Case 10; drawers 01, 05-10. Inventory with locations on I drive.
Project files and photographs in box Range 33 Section 03.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
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Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
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