Jan Reiner research file, bulk 1909-2010
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Reiner, Jan
- Watson, Nigel
- Abstract:
- Collection comprise of architect Jan Reiner's professional contributions to urban architecture in St. Petersburg.
- Extent:
- 1 folders
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Jan Reiner research file, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
Materials include articles, photocopied clippings, and research materials related to architect Jan Reiner.
- Biographical / historical:
Jan Reiner, an architect and longtime resident of St. Petersburg, emphasizes the transformation of the urban landscape in his works. According to Reiner, the urbanist "creates an environment which serves public needs and is in harmony with nature." A 1932 graduate of Prague University in his native Czechoslovakia, Reiner later earned a masters degree in architecture at Harvard. His extensive record of teaching, consulting, and design work brought him acclaim as an architect that emphasized creative solutions to urban settlements. The Poynter Library celebrated his contributions to "Architecture and Urbanism" in an exhibit of Reiner's works from October 2002 through January 2003.
- Acquisition information:
- Nigel Watson donated many of the materials in this file in February 2002, and supplemental items came from library research files.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Urban renewal
Architecture - Names:
- Watson, Nigel
- Places:
- St. Petersburg (Fla.)
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Jan Reiner research file, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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140 7th Avenue SouthSt. PetersburgFL33701USA
