Accession Number: 2015.1.2
Scope & Content: Arthur Tafel, the architect for the APH 1955 Administration Building, discusses changes requested by the APH Board, primarily to reduce the building's size, conceal the entire facade of the 1883 original building, save the original plate storage vault for use, and issues with the Board's desire to change the floor levels in the original building. The letter accompanied new floor plans (see 2015.1.3.)
Creator: Tafel, Arthur G.
Interview Date: / /
Collection: APH Archives / RG 18: Maintenance
Credit Line: APH Collection, 2015.1
Administrative History: Arthur Gustave Tafel (1891-1974) was the son of German immigrants and before partnering with Edward Schickli, Tafel designed the Bauhaus style façade of the American Printing House for the Blind on Frankfort Avenue in 1955, and the Coca-Cola plant in Shelbyville, KY. Finis Davis was the Superintendent of APH from 1947-1976.
Subjects: Blueprints Construction Factories Landscaping plans Office buildings Storage facilities