The University of Arizona, UA Special Collections is hosting an exhibition that will showcase the plans and renderings of local architectural icon Josias Joesler.
New Exhibit Showcases Tucson Architect's Plans
By Gabrielle Sykes-Casavant, UA Libraries May 28, 2010
Structures designed by the early 20th century Tucson architect Josias Joesler include the St. Philip’s In the Hills Episcopal Church, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church and the Broadway Village Shopping Center.
To commemorate Joesler's work, the University of Arizona Libraries is hosting a special exhibit, one that also marks the library's ongoing effort to provide electronic access to thousands of Joesler’s architectural drawings and plans.
The exhibit, which opens June 1 and will run through August 21, will be on display at Special Collections, located at 1510 E. University Blvd. The library will feature original architectural drawings, conceptual plans and photographs of Joesler buildings.
Also, an opening lecture, "Josias Joesler & John W. Murphey: An Architectural Legacy for Tucson," will be held June 1 at 7 p.m. UA architectural scholar R. Brooks Jeffery will speak during the event, which also will be held at Special Collections.
A book carrying the same name will be available for purchase and light refreshments will be served at the lecture.
Jeffery described Joesler as “an architectural linguist.”
Enjoy it.
