"With so many mid-century buildings still populating the campus, David spent hours of her own time researching the history of each building, its architect and the various movements and schools represented. Many campus employees who see these structures every day probably don't even think about these things. The tour is sponsored by the Preservation Action Council San Jose (PAC*SJ), and tickets are available on the PAC*SJ website."
"For instance, according to David's research, the Music Building was built in 1953 from earlier designs by architect Stanton Willard. Hugh Gillis Hall came along in 1954, thanks to Ralph Wyckoff, and the Administration Building in 1957, thanks to Anson Boyd. Local architect Allan Walter designed Joe West Hall in 1968. The Faculty Offices, aka where the English professors hang out, was concocted by Harold C. Guilkey and Associates in 1958. The Art Building arrived thanks to Stone, Mulloy, Marraccini and Patterson architects, in 1959."
Nearly 40,000 students are enrolled at San Jose State University this year. Heather David is leading a campus tour of mid-century modernist architecture on Sept. 20 sponsored by the Preservation Action Council San Jose (PAC*SJ), with tickets available on the PAC*SJ website. David researched the history of many campus buildings, their architects and the architectural movements represented, noting that many campus employees probably do not consider those histories. Numerous buildings date from the 1950s and 1960s and offer examples ranging from Bauhaus to Brutalism. David specializes in mid-century modernism and has written books on roadside motels and Bay Area kitsch.
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