Wolfe Markam Papers,1911-1975

Collection Number: 3855

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Wolfe Markam papers, 1911-1975.
Collection Number:
3855
Creator:
Wolfe, Markam 1892-1980.
Quantity:
11 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Includes a few student drawings from Wolfe Markam's undergraduate courses in architecture at Cornell University. Also, drawings of his major projects, including Elm Hill West Apartments, Kings Gate West Apartments, High Acres Apartments, Swiss Village, Sarkin Brothers Apartments, Metals Processing Company, numerous private residences, and some commercial buildings, almost all built in or near Syracuse, New York.
Language:
Collection material in English


BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Wolfe Markam spent most of his career as an architect in Syracuse, New York. The family name of Marcovitch was changed to Markam in 1915.

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Includes a few student drawings from Wolfe Markam's undergraduate courses in architecture at Cornell University. Also, drawings of his major projects, including Elm Hill West Apartments, Kings Gate West Apartments, High Acres Apartments, Swiss Village, Sarkin Brothers Apartments, Metals Processing Company, numerous private residences, and some commercial buildings, almost all built in or near Syracuse, New York.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Markam, Wolfe,1892-1980.
Elm Hill West Apartments (Camillus, N.Y.).
High Acre Apartments.
Kings Gate West Apartments (Camillus, N.Y.).
Metals Processing Company.
Sarkin Brothers Apartments.
Swiss Village (Syracuse, N.Y.).

Subjects:
Architecture.
Architects.

Form and Genre Terms:
Architectural drawings.


INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Wolfe Markam papers, #3855. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

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