Collections

The Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania preserves the works of more than 400 designers from the 17th century to the present. Use the search box or click on the architect or designer’s name in the list below to begin to explore our holdings.

In-depth description of our collections is provided in finding aids, which are linked to individual collection pages. We are in the process of migrating our finding aids into the Philadelphia Area Archives finding aid repository. This site is a partnership between Penn Libraries and the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries (PACSCL), bringing together collections from across the region in one search.

Our reading room is open to the public! If you have questions or wish to schedule a research consultation or visit, please contact the Architectural Archives: archarchives@design.upenn.edu.