John C. LeBey architectural drawings Descriptive Summary Repository: Georgia Historical Society Creator: LeBey, John C., 1905-2002. Title: John C. LeBey architectural drawings Dates: 1923-1987, undated Extent: 30.92 cubic feet (615 rolls, 1 box, 2 oversize folders, 1 oversize presentation board) Identification: MS 1956 Biographical/Historical Note John Courtenay LeBey (1905-2002) was born in Savannah, Georgia, to William C. and Gussie LeBey. He attended Savannah High School and received his Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Georgia Technical University. In 1927, LeBey attended L'École des Beaux Arts in Fontainebleau, France and graduated with a Diploma of Architecture. After completing school he worked for the National Park Service at Fort Pulaski in Savannah and also at Fort Matanzas in St. Augustine, Florida. During World War II, LeBey put his successful private practice on hold and used his architectural skills with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving there until 1946. LeBey was an accomplished architect and preservationist. Throughout his career he contributed to the history and preservation of Savannah's downtown built environment and was responsible for completing more than 60 projects in Savannah's National Historic Landmark District. One of his finest contributions to Savannah's history was the renovation and restoration of the Davenport House. His work is also evidenced throughout the state of Georgia and in Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. In 1973, LeBey was named a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and in 1984 was granted the Ben Fortson, Jr. Award for Civic Beautification and Conservation by Georgia Governor Joe Frank Harris. Outside of architecture LeBey was a Master Mason for 62 years who was involved in the Georgia Salzburger Society, the Ancient Landmark no. 231 F and AM, and was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. Scope and Content Note This collection contains 615 rolls of architectural drawings and other project records created by John C. LeBey. The materials range in creation date from 1923 to 1987 and include new construction, additions, and renovations on private residences, public housing, industrial facilities, offices and stores, churches, hospitals, and public buildings. The majority of the building plans include details, diagrams, elevations, layouts, plans, photographs, schedules, sections, sketches, specifications, and a presentation board. Drawings of banks and jails are restricted. Access to these drawings may be granted by GHS staff on a case-by-case basis. Majority of the drawings feature new construction. The collection also includes materials for additions and renovations on several prominent buildings in Savannah's Historic Landmark District, including the Davenport House, Dunlap House, Marie de la Costa House. Spencer Woodbridge House, Waring House, George Willet House, and other properties. Additionally, there are several drawings for buildings located elsewhere in Georgia and 119 rolls of drawings for buildings outside of Georgia, mostly in South Carolina but also Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas. The collection also includes drawings of unidentified buildings. The collection is organized into two series: Series 1. Architectural Drawings, and Series 2. Project Records. The project records include an issue of Architectural Record, notes, plans, photographs, presentation drawings, a presentation board, and specifications that were originally located with the rolled drawings. These materials were arranged into series 2 and retain their associated drawing number where applicable. Index Terms Architectural design. Architectural drawing--Alabama. Architectural drawing--Georgia. Architectural drawing--Kentucky. Architectural drawing--South Carolina. Architectural drawing--Tennessee. Architectural drawing--Texas. Architectural drawings (visual works) Architecture--Designs and plans. Architecture--Georgia--Savannah--Conservation and restoration. Buildings--Specifications--Georgia. LeBey, John C., 1905-2002. Photographs. Administrative Information Custodial History Collection was acquired from the niece of the creator. The collection was deposited at the Georgia Historical Society in 1995. While on deposit several drawings were temporarily withdrawn from the collection and six were never returned. Preferred Citation [item identification], John C. LeBey architectural drawings, MS 1956, Georgia Historical Society, Savannah, Georgia. Acquisition Information Gift of Naomi G. LeBey, 2007. Restrictions Access Restrictions The collection is open for research. Drawings detailing banks and jails are restricted. See list of restricted drawings in Collection Inventory. Publication Rights Copyright has been assigned to the Georgia Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Division of Library and Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Georgia Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and as the owner of copyright in items created by the donor. Although copyright was transferred by the donor, copyright in some items in the collection may still be held by their respective creator(s). For further information contact the Division of Library and Archives. Sponsorship Encoding funded by a 2012 Documenting Democracy grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Container List Series 1:: Architectual Drawings, 1923-1987, undated This series includes 615 rolls of drawings documenting hundreds of John C. Lebey's architectural projects. The drawings are rolled and each roll is assigned a unique drawing number. In some cases, there is more than one roll per project. The drawings are inventoried by roll in a Microsoft Access database. 1956-001: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 3101 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA, Undated DESCRIPTION OF WORK: New Construction, NO OF PAGES: 9, DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS: Details, Elevations, Floor Plans, Sections, Sketches, Heating Plan, ARCH(S) NAME(S): John C. Lebey, BLDG TYPE 2: Churches, BLDG TYPE 1: Religious, CLIENT/OWNER: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, NOTES: Insect Damage 1956-002: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 3101 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA, Undated DESCRIPTION OF WORK: New Construction, NO OF PAGES: 16, DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS: Details, Elevations, Floor Plans, Foundation Plans, Sections, ARCH(S) NAME(S): John C. Lebey, BLDG TYPE 2: Churches, BLDG TYPE 1: Religious, CLIENT/OWNER: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 1956-003: Mingledorff, Mr. and Mrs. Neil H., Savannah, GA, 1967 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: New Construction, Alterations, Additions, NO OF PAGES: 47, DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS: Details, Electrical Layouts, Elevations, Floor Plans, Foundation Plans, Sections, Site Plans, Sketches, Plumbing Layouts, ARCH(S) NAME(S): John C. Lebey, BLDG TYPE 2: Residences, BLDG TYPE 1: Private, CLIENT/OWNER: Mingledorff, Mr. and Mrs. Neil H. 1956-004: Springfield Methodist Church, 209, Cleveland Street, Springfield, GA, 1947-1948 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: New Construction, NO OF PAGES: 10, DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS: Details, Elevations, Floor Plans, Foundation Plans, Roof Plans, Sections, ARCH(S) NAME(S): Walter P. Marshall, BLDG TYPE 2: Churches, BLDG TYPE 1: Religious, CLIENT/OWNER: Springfield Methodist Church 1956-005: Herbert L. Kayton Homes, West Gwinnett Street and Burroughs Street, Savannah, GA, 1961 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: New Construction, NO OF PAGES: 1, DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS: Sketches, ARCH(S) NAME(S): John. C. Lebey, Ben Pritzer, JOB #: GA 2- 10, BLDG TYPE 2: Housing Projects, BLDG TYPE 1: Public, CLIENT/OWNER: Housing Authority of Savannah 1956-006: Fellwood Homes, West Bay Street, Ferrill Street, and West Street, Savannah, GA, 1939 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: New Construction, NO OF PAGES: 10, DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS: Floor Plans, Unit Plans, ARCH(S) NAME(S): Cletus W. Bergen, Levy/Clarke, Walter P. Marshall, JOB #: GA 2-1, BLDG TYPE 2: Housing Projects, BLDG TYPE 1: Public, CLIENT/OWNER: Housing Authority of Savannah 1956-007: Fellwood Homes, West Bay Street, Ferrill Street, and West Street, Savannah, GA, 1939 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: New Construction, NO OF PAGES: 10, DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS: Electrical Layouts, Elevations, Landscape Plans, Property Line Maps, Proposed Planting Plans, Site Plans, Sections, Topographic Maps, Utility Maps, ARCH(S) NAME(S): Cletus W. Bergen, Levy/Clarke, Walter P. Marshall, JOB #: GA 2-1, BLDG TYPE 2: Housing Projects, BLDG TYPE 1: Public, CLIENT/OWNER: Housing Authority of Savannah 1956-008: Fellwood Homes Annex, West Bay Street, Ferrill Street, and West Street, Savannah, GA, 1951-1952 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: New Construction, NO OF PAGES: 5, DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS: Details, Floor Plans, Foundation Plans, Roof Plans, HVAC, Plumbing Layouts, ARCH(S) NAME(S): Walter P. Marshall, JOB #: GA 2-5, BLDG TYPE 2: Housing Projects, BLDG TYPE 1: Public, CLIENT/OWNER: Housing Authority of Savannah 1956-009: West Savannah School, West Street and Richards Street, Savannah, GA, 1951 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: New Construction, Additions, NO OF PAGES: 14, DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS: Details, Electrical Layouts, Elevations, Floor Plans, Foundation Plans, HVAC, Plumbing Layouts, Roof Plans, Sections, Site Plans, ARCH(S) NAME(S): Walter P. Marshall, BLDG TYPE 2: Schools, BLDG TYPE 1: Public, CLIENT/OWNER: Board of Education 1956-010: Asbury Memorial Methodist Church, 1008, East Henry Street, Savannah, GA, 1953 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: New Construction,