Records primarily concerning the history of VMI buildings and other material related to VMI's physical plant and property.
Non-current blueprints for various VMI buildings, including buildings that no longer exist. With the exception of Preston Library plans, the Archives does not hold current blueprints. They are held by VMI Physical Plant.
Color drawing showing exterior showing Memorial and service buildings by Davis and Associates Architects.
Blueprint submitted by renowned landscape architect Warren H. Manning that proposed a dramatic expansion of the VMI Post and the relocation of many buildings. The blueprint also included a proposal for a broad tree-lined vista linking VMI and Washington and Lee University. A proposal submitted by architect Bertram Goodhue was ultimately selected, so Manning's plan was never used.
Design drawing (2 sheets) for cannon that is fired at football games when VMI scores
Microfiche format plans and blueprints for many major VMI structures and miscellaneous other facilities and properties. The oldest plans in this collection are for Scott Shipp Hall, 1918; the most recent are for the New Science Building, 1987 (renamed Maury-Brooke Hall in 2010).
These microfiche were produced from original blueprints held by VMI and/or the state in the mid-1960's - 1980's. See the relevant year of the Annual Reports of the Superintendent for narrative information about buildings and projects.
Includes original plans (1925) and subsequent alterations throught 1961
Includes original 1934 plans for Mess Hall and subsequent improvements through 1956.
Plans for residences
the original Lejeune Hall was completed in 1966 and torn down in 2006 to make way for the expansion of Barracks. It housed the PX, recreational areas, and meeting rooms.
Plans for the 1948 major addition to Barracks; subsequent smaller improvements through 1964
Includes original plans for Nichols Engineering Building (some records may reference Nichols Hall) and subsequent annex.
Original plans for Preston Library (1938) and addition (1972)
Includes: bridge and approach(1929); pedestrian underpass (1953); tennis courts (1954); track improvement (1956); corral developement (1959); baseball field (1961); physical training facilities (1962); stands for Alumni Field (1962); Woods Creek project; planting plans; concourse renovation (1966); physical training Wood's Creek; athletic practice field; proposed expansion; topography; state owned property plats
Historical or other non-current records concerning the history of VMI buildings and property. These chronological files relate either to buildings that no longer exist, or contain older information about existing buildings. The Archives does not house the most current property-related files.
Includes information about decision to name annex in honor of Clark King
Feasibility and Planning Studies for executed and unexecuted construction and renovation projects: New Market Visitor Center (2001); Gilham (Commandant) House Feasability Study, 2008; Preston Library Education Resource Center Study, 2013; Barracks networking, 1997 (Gartner Consulting); Barracks Parapet and Turret Study, 2013; Cocke Hall Pool, 2012; Jordan's Point and North Post, 2007; Maury-Brooke (old) 300 level, 2009; Moody Hall, 2012; Corps Physical Training, 2011.