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Guide to the Robert W. Postin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H2010-58

Scope and Content

These architectural records range from plans, maps and files regarding work on churches, schools, business, residences, and government buildings, etc. Of note are plans for the restoration of the Tivoli Building and St Mark’s Episcopal Church, both historic buildings in Cheyenne. Examples of important commercial buildings include the YMCA, Saratoga Inn, Tri-State Steel Company, Burger Inn’s throughout the region, and Frontier Park grand stands and cafeteria. Governmental building plans in the collection range from the Cheyenne Municipal Airport, to the VA Hospital, FE Warren Air Force Base, and University of Wyoming. The sets of plans were assigned arbitrary numbers and added to the Map Case Collection database. When they were received, some of the sets were split throughout the collection and assigned individual plan numbers. The administrative records include two series, job files and correspondence files. The job files may include transmittal sheets, contracts, invoices, bids, calculations, plats, covenants, handwritten notes and reference materials. The administrative files may include letters, taxes and bills paid, resumes, architect licensing information, and research files.

Dates

  • 1952-1987

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

Access to plans for government buildings is restricted. Otherwise, there are generally no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes and the collection is open to the public.

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Biography of

Robert W. Postin was born August 25, 1921 in Sioux City, Iowa died April 12, 1987. He resided in Cheyenne, Wyoming since 1950. Mr. Postin was an architect based out of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Loveland Colorado. He conducted business both as Postin-Porter Architects and Robert W. Postin and Associates. He was past president of the American Institute of Architects Wyoming Chapter. Mr. Postin and his associates designed commercial, government, and residential buildings.

Extent

120 cubic feet (1235 sets of plans, and 6 boxes)

Abstract

The Robert W. Postin Collection includes records created by Mr. Postin and his associates, architects, who designed commercial, government, and residential buildings. The collection originally consisted of many loose plans, a small map case and a filing cabinet with administrative paperwork.

Arrangement of the Collection

The collection is divided into three series: Job Files; Administrative Files; and Building Plans and Maps.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated to the Archives from a local storage facility.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections concerning Robert W. Postin at the date of processing.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Cindy Brown.

Title
Guide to the Robert W. Postin Collection, 1952-1987
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Processed by Cindy Brown
Date
"©" 2015
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826