Drawings and Documents Archive Ball State University Architecture building, Room 120 Muncie, IN 47304 Phone: 765-285-8441 Fax: 765-285-8149 Email: ddarchive@bsu.edu Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records 1957-1981 DADA 029 Title: Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records Creator: Robert E. Beaman Inclusive Dates: 1957-1981 Extent: 8.1 cu. ft. Containers: 2 flat file drawers, 1file folder Language of Materials: Materials entirely in English. Preferred Citation: Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records, Drawings and Documents Archive, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries Biographical Note: Richard E. Beaman, an engineer, founded Richard E. Beaman & Associates, Designers, in 1958 and the firm continued under that name until 1969. Their offices were located in Indianapolis, first at 3909 E. 11th St., then at 205 E. Hanna Ave., then at 324 E. Hanna Ave. From 1969 until ca. 1990, the business was known as Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Architects and Engineers. The business incorporated ca. 1971 and moved ca. 1974 to 5103 Madison Ave. Robert E. Beaman, an architect and graduate of Ball State University, joined the firm in 1977. The principals of the firm in the late 1980s were Richard B. Beaman, John P. Guyer, Willis R. Clark, and Robert E. Beaman. As of 2012, the firm continues as Beaman Associates, Inc., Architects-Engineers. Scope and Contents: The collection contains 745 architectural drawings and one folder of correspondence related to projects by the firm from 1957-81. There are working drawings for projects by Philip C. Gardner, professional engineer (1 project, 1957), John P. Guyer (1 project, 1959), Richard E. Beaman & Associates, designers (35 projects, 1961-1969), and Beaman, Guyer & Associates, architects and engineers (19 projects, 1969-1981). DADA 029 Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records Page 2 The projects are mostly commercial buildings (offices, restaurants, stores, factories, motels) and churches, located in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. Many are located in the Indianapolis area. The materials from the Beaman office were received in two groups and were treated as two collections (29- and 29.1-). Each group is arranged chronologically. Conditions Governing Access: This collection is open for research. Copyright Notice: Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Drawings and Documents Archive, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries, Muncie, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Drawings and Documents Archive. Custodial History: The Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records were received by Drawings and Documents Archive as a donation from Robert E. Beaman, Beaman Associates on 1991/7/16. Accruals: No additions are expected. Processing Information: Collection processing completed Finding aid created 1998/6/1 by Andrew R. Seager; revised 2011/11/1 by Julie Edwards.; revised 2012/2/17 by Carol Street Arrangement: The Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records are arranged chronologically. Collection Inventory: Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 01 Storage code(s) d East Side Baptist Church Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN Philip C. Gardner, professional engineer; 1957 >> Working dwgs. -- 7 sheets: pencil on trace; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 02 Storage code(s) d Maple Hill Methodist Church Maple Hill Dr., Wanamaker, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1961 >> Working Dwgs. / 1961. -- 8 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year 29- 03 Storage code(s) Richmond Plaza shopping center U.S. Hwy. 40, Richmond, Wayne Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1962 d, bx Records DADA 029 Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records Page 3 A. Working dwgs. / 1962. -- 42 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. B. Plats and correspondence concerning property acquisition and easements; 1961-1963. -- 29 items; in box, 11 x 15 x 3 in.; in legal-size document case Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 04 Storage code(s) d A & P Food Store Court St., Sullivan, Sullivan Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1963 >> Working dwgs. / 1963. -- 12 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 05 Storage code(s) d Carr, K. W., auto dealership U.S. Hwy. 31, Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1964-65 A. Perspective views / c. 1964. -- 2 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. B. Working dwgs. / 1964-65. -- 14 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. and smaller Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 06 Storage code(s) d Cheese House E. 38th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates, comm. 6522; 1964-65 A. Zoning exhibits. / 1964. -- 3 sheets: pencil on vellum; 10 x 24 in. B. Working dwgs. / 1964-65. -- 4 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 07 Storage code(s) d Huddle Restaurant State Rd. 32, Anderson, Madison Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1964-65 >> Working dwgs. / 1964-65. -- 10 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 08 Storage code(s) d The Nicholas Co., office building 2500 E. 46th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1964 >> Working dwgs. / 1964. -- 14 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 09 Storage code(s) d Simmons Company, proposed office & warehouse E. English Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1965 >> Working dwgs. / Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1965. -6 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Notes DADA 029 Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records Page 4 Building to be located on English Ave. near Shortridge Rd. C. W. Jackson, general contractor Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 10 Storage code(s) d Whitehall Furniture store W. 86th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates, job 6556; 1966 >> Working dwgs. / 1966. -- 12 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 11 Storage code(s) d Bio-Dynamics Inc., proposed office & warehouse N. Hague Rd., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1966 >> Working dwgs. / 1966. -- 12 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 12 Storage code(s) d Fortville apartments Oak St., Fortville, Hancock Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates, job 6644; 1966 >> Working dwgs. / 1966. -- 8 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 13 Storage code(s) d Kroger meat processing plant Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1966 >> Working dwgs. / 1966. -- 35 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 14 Storage code(s) d Mister Softee quick service ice cream shop 2124 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1968-69 >> Working dwgs. / 1968-69. -- 5 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 15 Storage code(s) d Veterinary hospital, proposed 5214 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1968 >> Working dwgs. / 1968. -- 13 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. DADA 029 Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records Page 5 Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 16 Storage code(s) d Franklin Inn restaurant W. Jefferson St., Franklin, Johnson Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1969 >> Working dwgs. / 1969. -- 26 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 17 Storage code(s) d Village Square apartments Plymouth St., New Castle, Henry Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1969 >> Working dwgs. / 1969. -- 8 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 18 Storage code(s) d Mansfield Square, mall enclosure Mansfield, Richland Co., OH Beaman, Guyer & Associates; Richard E. Beaman & Associates;1969 >> Working dwgs. and specs. / 1969-70. -- 15 sheets: pencil with typed specifications on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 19 Storage code(s) d Import shop, proposed Nashville, Brown Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1970 A. Exterior view / c. 1970. -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. B. Working dwgs. & specs. / 1970. -- 12 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. and smaller Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 20 Storage code(s) d Olympia Club, proposed additions & alterations Beech Grove, Marion Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates, job 7034; 1970 >> Working dwgs. / 1970. -- 13 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 21 Storage code(s) d People's Bank, Flakville Branch N. Lafayette Rd., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Inc., job 7156; 1971-73 >> Working dwgs. & specs. / 1971-73. -- 8 sheets: pencil with typed specifications on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29- 22 Storage code(s) d Project title Location Authorship, year Records DADA 029 Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records Page 6 Kentucky Fried Chicken remodelization: Madison Ave. store 4102 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Inc., job 7231; 1972 >> Working dwgs. / 1972. -- 10 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 23 Storage code(s) d Econo-Travel motor hotel State Rd. 37, Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Inc.; 1972 >> Working dwgs. / 1972. -- 12 sheets + cover sheet: pencil, ink on mylar; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 24 Pilgrim Inn Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 25 Storage code(s) d Var Heyl Ford agency automobile showroom E. 38th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1962 >> Working dwgs. / 1962-63. -- 14 sheets: pencil on vellum;24 x 36 in. D. Located near corner of E. 38th St. & Arlington Ave. -C. W. Jackson Co., Inc., general contractor. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 26 Storage code(s) d Southern Plaza Shopping Center: proposed laundromat Hanna Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1963 >> Working dwgs. / 1963. -- 9 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. D. Southern Plaza located at corner of Hanna Ave. and U.S. Hwy. 31 (S. East St.) Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 27 Storage code(s) d Steffey's, Pete, cocktail lounge and restaurant U.S. Hwy. 31, Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1963-64 A. Working dwgs. / 1963. -- 13 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. B. Prelim. dwg. / 1963. -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Storage code(s) d Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Inc., job 7307; 1973 A. Cover sheet for working dwgs./1973.--1 sheet: ink on vellum; 24 x 36in. B. Working dwgs. for model 100 / 1973. -- 12 sheets: pencil, ink on vellum & mylar; 24 x 36 in. C. Working dwgs. for model 200 / 1973. -- 12 sheets: pencil, ink on vellum & mylar; 24 x 36 in. DADA 029 Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records Page 7 C. Working dwgs. / 1964. -- 9 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. and smaller Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 28 Storage code(s) d Avis Truck Rental: proposed building and addition White River Parkway, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1963 A. Working dwgs. for proposed building / 1963-64. -- 8 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. or smaller. B. Working dwgs. for proposed addition / 1964-65. -- 4 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. D. At the corner of White River Parkway and Kentucky Ave. - C. W. Jackson, Inc., general contractor. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 29 Storage code(s) d Layne Northern Co. Inc.: proposed office building Harding St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1964 >> Working dwgs. / 1964. -- 9 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. D. Located at the corner of Harding St. and Epler Ave. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 30 Storage code(s) d Clermont Christian Church 102 W. Main St., Clermont, Hendricks Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1965 A. Prelim. dwgs. / 1965. -- 4 sheets: pencil on vellum; 18 x 24 in. B. Working dwgs. / 1965. -- 13 sheets: pencil on vellum; 18 x 24 in. D. Located at the corner of W. Main St. and Church St. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 31 Storage code(s) d Linwood Square: site plan E. 10th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1965 >> Site plan /1965.--1 sheet: pencil with applique film on vellum;24 x 36in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 32 Storage code(s) d U. A. W. #1226 proposed office building and auditorium E. 30th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1965 >> Working dwgs. / 1965. -- 11 sheets: pencil on vellum, sepia print; 24 x 36 in. or smaller Catalog no. Project title Location 29- 33 Storage code(s) d Steffey's: addition U.S. Hwy. 31, Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN Authorship, year Records DADA 029 Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records Page 8 Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1965 >> Working dwgs. / 1965. -- 7 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 34 Storage code(s) d Duncan Supply Co.: proposed office building and warehouse 937 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1966 >> Working dwgs. / 1966. -- 11 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. D. Lot bounded by N. Illinois St., E. 9th St., Muskingum St. and Sahm St. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 35 Storage code(s) d Georgia Pacific Corp.: proposed office and warehouse 310 S. Kitley Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1966 >> Working dwgs. / 1966. -- 14 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 36 Storage code(s) d Accurate Products Inc. warehouse 2334 Production Dr., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1966 >> Working dwgs. / 1966-67. -- 25 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 37 Storage code(s) d Linwood Christian Church: addition 4424 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1967 >> Working dwgs. / 1967. -- 20 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 38 Storage code(s) d Buck's Market E. Troy Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1967 >> Working dwgs. / 1967-68. -- 14 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. D. Located at the corner of E. Troy Ave. and S. Meridian St. (State Rd. 135). -- W. E. Piepenbrok, general contractor. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 39 Storage code(s) d Eagledale Baptist Church: addition 4940 W. 34th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1967 >> Working dwgs. / 1967-68. -- 28 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title 29- 40 Storage code(s) d St. John's Episcopal Church: proposed additions Location Authorship, year Records DADA 029 Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records Page 9 5625 W. 30th St., Speedway, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1967-68 >> Working dwgs. / 1967-68. -- 7 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 41 Storage code(s) d Midwest Tire Service Center W. 38th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1969 >> Working dwgs. / 1969. -- 8 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 42 Storage code(s) d Fire Station No. 2 S. 25th St., New Castle, Henry Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1969 >> Working dwgs. / 1969. 9 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 43 Storage code(s) d Ritter Plaza (proposed): topographical survey N. Ritter Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Warner Engineering Services for Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1969 >> Topo dwg. / Warner Engineering Services; 1969. -- 1 sheet: print on mylar; 24 x 36 in. D. Located at corner of N. Ritter Ave. and E. 21st St. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 44 Storage code(s) d Southport Bi-Rite Food Store Union St., Southport, Marion Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1970 >> Working dwgs. / 1970. -- 14 sheets: pencil with applique film on vellum; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 45 Storage code(s) d A & P Food Store: remodel W. 30th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1971 >> Working dwgs. / 1971. -- 14 sheets: pencil with applique film on vellum, sepia print, photocopy; 24 x 36 in. -Includes specifications. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 46 Storage code(s) d Apartments for Warren McDaniels, proposed 840 N. Lincoln Rd., Martinsville, Morgan Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1971 >> Working dwgs. / 1971. -- 10 sheets: pencil with applique DADA 029 Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records Page 10 film on vellum; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 47 Storage code(s) d Apostolic Pentecostal Church: remodel 131 S. 26th St., New Castle, Henry Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1971 >> Working dwgs. / 1971. -- 11 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. D. Located near corner of S. 26th St. and E. Broad St. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 48 Storage code(s) d Bethel A. M. E. Church 1801 Shopp Ave., New Castle, Henry Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1971 >> Working dwgs. / 1971. -- 6 sheets: pencil with applique film on vellum; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. D. Located at corner of Shopp Ave. and S. 18th St. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 49 Storage code(s) d Maranatha Baptist Church E. 21st St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1971 >> Working dwgs. / 1971. -- 12 sheets: pencil with applique film on vellum; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. D. Sheppard Construction Co., general contractor Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 50 Storage code(s) d Camby Community Church Camby Rd., Camby, Marion Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1972 >> Working dwgs. / 1972. -- 13 sheets: pencil with applique film on vellum; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. D. Sheppard Construction Co., general contractor Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 51 Storage code(s) d Connersville Restaurant State Hwy. 44, Connersville, Fayette Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Inc.; 1974 >> Working dwgs. / 1974. -- 21 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year 29- 52 Storage code(s) d Kimmel Shoe Repair (Washington Square, space #766) Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Inc.; 1974 Records DADA 029 Richard E. Beaman & Associates Architectural Records Page 11 >> Working dwgs. / 1974. -- 4 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 53 Storage code(s) d Cocktail lounge: proposed addition to bowling alley State Rd. 37, Martinsville, Morgan Co., IN Beaman-Guyer & Associates, Inc.; 1978 >> Working dwgs. / 1978. -- 7 sheets: pencil with applique film on vellum. -- Includes specifications. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 54 Storage code(s) d Paramount Music Palace: proposed restaurant 1500 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1978 >> Working dwgs. / 1978-80. -- 47 sheets: pencil on vellum, applique film on mylar; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 55 Storage code(s) d Railroadmen's Federal Savings and Loan, branch office, design 20A 8444 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Beaman-Guyer & Associates; 1981 >> Working dwgs. / 1981. -- 20 sheets: pencil with applique film; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. Catalog no. Project title Location Authorship, year Records 29- 56 Storage code(s) d Apostolic Pentecostal Church: addition 131 S. 26th St., New Castle, Henry Co., IN John P. Guyer; 1959 >> Working dwgs. / 1959. -- 4 sheets: pencil on vellum; 18 x 24 in. Controlled Access Headings: Architecture, American Architecture--Indiana--Indianapolis Architecture, commercial Drawings, architectural (visual works) Elevation drawings Buildings, bank Buildings, commercial Buildings, religious Hotels Diners (restaurants) Fire station Architecture--Designs and plans--Working drawings Beaman, Richard E.