boiler room

Wow, Thank you so much! You have been a wonderful help.

Hi portent,I can do that and will, but I because the building was built in 1924 I wanted an original concept to work from. I wanted to try and preserve what the architect did originally, as to give credit to his art. I am also not an architect, but a hard working artist that lives in the restored building beside the hopeful restoration. I have been working for months to try and come up with a concept for the space behind where I live. A community art space that would greatly benefit a struggling area. Hope I didn't come off harsh, I am just very passionate about the building and area!

I have just received an OK from the owners of the building to do research on funding. I have just sort of reached a stand still in my research of the building. In order for me to do a primary sketch, I would really appreciate the original layout of the building. (as I told Tmariar it is the "boiler room" behind the Jeff Davis Hospital. Any ideas?

Hi Tmariar, I actually am referring to a building on the same grounds of the Jeff Davis Hospital. It is the "boiler room" directly behind the renovated building. I was just granted a positive response from the organization who owns the building, to do some research for possible funding sources. The address is the same as the Hospital, 1011 Elder Street. Any information on Dowdy, or the original design of the building would be very helpful. Thank you for your response!

Hi, this is a long shot, but I am at the beginning stages of a grant to restore a beautiful 1920's structure here in Houston.My problem is, I can't seem to find the blueprints for this structure. I would like to preserve the architects origional ambission so getting his origional plans would be key. This is the only building that he has designed,( from what I have researched) so resources on him and his building are close to none. Does anyone know where I could find such documents? I have contacted everyone from The Public Library, to the Historical Archives, and beyond. The Architect's name was Wilkes Alfred Dowdy, Thanks for your time!