Church, Dan Architectural Drawings, 1977-2016
Held by The Filson Historical Society
Creator: Church, Dan
Title: Architectural Drawings, 1977-2016
Rights: For information regarding literary and copyright interest for these papers, contact the Collections Department.
Size of Collection: 4 ovsz. boxes, 33 rolls, & 3 ovsz. folders
Location Number: Mss. AR C561
Biographical Note
W. Daniel “Dan” Church was an architect in Louisville, Kentucky. He received his BS in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati in 1967 and his Master of Urban Planning from the University of Washington in 1970. Church’s urban design and planning experience led him to consulting in design, visualization and illustration for municipalities, architects, engineers and developers. In addition, he offered Architectural Illustration services to help visualize and promote clients’ proposed projects. His projects included Parks, Streetscapes, and Land Planning. He was involved in park planning for the Parklands of Floyds Fork, Louisville RiverWalk and Waterfront Park, Thurman-Hutchins Park, and Brandenburg Waterfront Park. He did planning and urban design on projects including the Louisville and Jefferson County MSD master plan. He was architect and planner on numerous commercial and residential projects, including Chelsea Green Condominiums, Russell Neighborhood Rebound Housing, Galleria/Fourth Street Live, and Ballard High School. In addition, Church’s fine art has appeared in numerous exhibitions, and is part of permanent collections at BB&T Bank, Brown & Williamson, and Twenty-First Century Parks Corp.
Church worked for the City of Louisville Planning Commission as Director of the Local Planning and Design Division from 1970-1973. He then partnered with Roger C. Hughes to form Hughes and Church, Architects, from 1973-1980. From 1980-1985, he was Assistant Professor, Division of Professional Practice at the University of Cincinnati, where he was responsible for advising and Professional Development Course for students in the disciplines of Architecture, Planning and Health Services Administration. He also worked for Presnell Associates from 1975-1980 and again from 1985-1991, where he was Senior Associate. He then became Director of Planning Services for Bravura Corporation from 1991-2005.
C. Jane “Janie” Church (nee Grant) received her BA in Interior Design from the University of Kentucky in 1972. She began her design career at Hubbuch & Co. in Lexington, working for the company through 1980. From 1981-1982, she relocated to Cincinnati where she worked as architectural/interior design liaison for Alexander Patterson. She became a Certified Interior Designer in 2004. Janie Church’s work included interior design and construction administration on both commercial and residential projects. Additions, Kitchen and Bath remodeling design were principal project types involving her expertise.
In 2005, Dan and Janie Church formed Church Associates llc. Church Associates was a design consultant firm in Louisville, Kentucky from 2005-2021 offering services for architecture, planning, interior design, and art consultation.
Scope and Content Note
Architectural drawings and urban design proposals of architect and planner W. Daniel “Dan” Church, primarily relating to projects in Louisville, Kentucky and southern Indiana.
The collection documents Church’s planning and urban design work, especially in the areas of parks, streetscapes, and land planning. The materials include studies and conceptual plans to improve public spaces, transportation corridors, and community facilities, emphasizing sustainable and community-focused design solutions. Files include development plans, master plans, design studies, reference files, research, maps, and reports. Visual materials such as sketches and renderings are also present. (See the listings for these special material types, included below.) Church maintained promotional files for many projects, including publicity and marketing materials. This portion of his collection contains some of the original illustrations or drafts of original illustrations for those marketing materials.
The projects featured in this collection offer insight into significant developments in urban design and architecture within the Ohio Valley region, showcasing the evolution of public spaces, residential areas, and cultural landmarks. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the region’s planning, design, and community development. The collection offers insight into Church’s contributions to urban design and his role in shaping significant regional public spaces.
Church was an employee or consultant of Presnell Associates, Bravura, Hughes & Church, The Corradino Group, 21st Century Parks, and Church Associates. There are also files relating to his involvement in the American Institute of Architects, Central Kentucky Chapter (AIA-CKC) and projects that he submitted for local chapter competitions.
The collection also includes a small subset of collaborative projects by Church and his wife, C. Jane “Janie” Church, who together formed Church Associates in 2005. Two of their residential design projects are represented in the collection: the Rademaker residence (1270 Willow Avenue) and the Chariker residence (401 Mockingbird Valley Road).
See also a collection listing provided by the donor. A paper copy has been filed with the collection finding aid.
Restrictions Note:
Selected files related to the Parklands of Floyd’s Fork project are restricted until August 29, 2041. Files have been marked accordingly. See the 023AR2 accession file for additional information.
Related Collections:
Dan Church museum collection (2024.10)
Dan & Janie Church papers (Mss. A C561)
Original Drawings list
This collection contains some original works, especially early sketches and illustrative drawings. Works with significant pencil or pastels, or those that might adhere to adjacent pieces, were interleaved with glassine or acid free paper for additional protection. Please handle with care as many works are on fragile media such as drafting paper. Original drawings are in the folders listed below and relate to the following projects. NOTE: Many folders, not included in this listing, contain xerox copies or other reproduction formats of original drawings.
Folder 3: Waterfront Brochure Artwork, circa 1996
Folder 4: Riverwalk Overlook, 1996
Folder 7: KY35 Ballet Rendering, 1994
Folder 8: Louisville Ballet, 1992
Folder 9: Owensboro Marina – Dock & Ramping, 1995
Folder 14: Speed Garage, 1998
Folder 17: Iroquois Concourse Rendering, 2003
Folder 18: Iroquois Renderings + Design Study, 1997 – 2003
Folder 22: Brandenburg Promo Renderings, 1999
Folder 23: Waterfront Park Place, 1999
Folder 24: Waterfront Park Place Lobby Rendering, 2001
Folder 25: KCA North Lobby Add’n, 2000
Folder 27: Oxmoor Farm Master Plan Booklet, 2001
Folder 28: Oxmoor Center Entry Concepts, 2000
Folder 30: Oxmoor Center – Entry, 2001
Folder 32: 4th Street Live – Phase II, 2002
Folder 33: OEM – Mercantile Gallery Lofts – Rendering, 2003
Folder 39: Floyds Fork Study / Plan, 2002
Folder 41: Floyds Fork Promo Illustrations, 2008
Folder 42: Floyds Fork Two Bridges, 2011
Folder 43: Gallery Square Lofts, 2006
Folder 44: Southpoint Development, 2007
Folder 45: Prospect KY – U.S. 42 Study, 2007
Folder 48: JCTC Study & Renderings, 2001
Folder 50: Ohio River Greenway “Master Plan Refresh,” 2015
Folder 84 (oversized): Oxmoor Center, East side, 2001
CCC- Commonwealth Convention Center; redesigned for elevation over 3rd Street, 1996
Ballet East Main Street Rendering, 1995
Folder 85 (oversized): Waterfront Park Place exterior rendering, 2000
Waterfront Park Big Four Bridge (Mound Concept), 2001
Waterfront Park – Water Feature layout, 1993
Waterfront Park – Water Feature rendering, 1994
Folder 86 (oversized): DRIC – Final presentation drawings of Proposed Bridge, 2006 – 2008
Photograph list
This collection contains a few scattered photographs, which were left in place for contextual reasons. Loose photographs and negatives have been sleeved, while those mounted to paper or cardstock were interleaved with acid free paper. Researchers should handle mounted photographs by touching the paper only, or wear gloves if handling directly. Photographs are in the folders listed below and relate to the following projects.
Folder 3: Waterfront Brochure Artwork, circa 1996
Folder 4: Riverwalk Overlook, 1996
Folder 34: Big Four Bridge Mound, 2001
Folder List
Box 1
Folder 1: Waterfront Reference Maps, 1991-1995
Folder 2: Waterfront Graphics, 1991-1995
Folder 2a: Waterfront Park Sketch for perspective, 1992
Folder 3: Waterfront Brochure Artwork, circa 1996
Folder 4: Riverwalk Overlook, 1996
Folder 5: KY48 Rebound, 1993
Folder 6: KY48 Rebound info, 1993
Folder 7: KY35 Ballet Rendering, 1994
Folder 8: Louisville Ballet, 1992
Folder 9: Owensboro Marina – Dock & Ramping, 1995
Folder 10: Commonwealth Convention Center, 1995
Folder 11: Massie – Rendering, 1996
Folder 12: Jones Park/Golf, 1996
Box 2
Folder 13: Thurman Hutchins Park Signage, 2003
Folder 14: Speed Garage, 1998
Folder 15: 4th Street Galleria Study, 1998
Folder 16: Iroquois Amphitheater, 1997-2000
Folder 17: Iroquois Concourse Rendering, 2003
Folder 18: Iroquois Renderings + Design Study, 1997-2003
Folder 19: Downtown Housing + Hockey, 1999
Folder 20: Brandenburg Riverfront Park, 1999
Folder 21: Brandenburg Riverfront Masterplan, 1999
Folder 22: Brandenburg Promo Renderings, 1999
Folder 23: Waterfront Park Place, 1999
Folder 24: Waterfront Park Place Lobby Rendering, 2001
Box 3
Folder 25: Kentucky Center for the Arts North Lobby Addition, 2000
Folder 26: Oxmoor Farm Plan “options,” 2000
Folder 27: Oxmoor Farm Master Plan Booklet, 2001
Folder 28: Oxmoor Center Entry Concepts, 2000
Folder 29: Oxmoor Center – Entry & Parking Study, 2001
Folder 30: Oxmoor Center – Entry, 2001
Folder 31: Patriots Peace Memorial Competition Materials, 2001
Folder 32: 4th Street Live – Phase II, 2002
Folder 33: OEM – Mercantile Gallery Lofts – Rendering, 2003
Folder 34: Big Four Bridge Mound, 2001
Folder 35: Ali Museum Preliminary Planning, 1999
Folder 36: Sixth Streetscape Study, 2004
Box 4
Folder 37: Chariker Residence Renovations, 2006
Folder 38: Floyds Fork Greenway, Original Study & Plan, 2004
Folder 39: Floyds Fork Study / Plan, 2002
Folder 40: The Parklands of Floyds Fork – Restricted until August 29, 2041
Folder 41: Floyds Fork Promo Illustrations, 2008
Folder 42: Floyds Fork Two Bridges, 2011
Folder 43: Gallery Square Lofts, 2006
Folder 44: Southpoint Development, 2007
Folder 45: Prospect KY – U.S. 42 Study, 2007
Folder 46: Lincoln Elementary, 2010
Folder 47: Clarksville Eastern Blvd Corridor, 2011
Folder 48: JCTC Study & Renderings, 2001
Folder 49: Rademaker Residence, 2013
Folder 50: Ohio River Greenway “Master Plan Refresh,” 2015
Rolls
Roll 51: Original Rademaker Residence Set, 2014
- Not to be pulled regularly as it is very fragile – use Roll 52
Roll 52: Rademaker Residence Permit Set, 2014
Roll 53: Chariker – Carriage House addition, 2008
Roll 54: 914 E. Franklin St. Louisville KY, 1977
Roll 55: 916 E. Franklin St. Louisville KY, 1977
Roll 56: RiverWalk, Segment 1, 1989-1991
Roll 57: Falls City Plaza Jeffersonville, 1989
Roll 58: Metro United Way Perspective Layout, 1994
Roll 59: Waterfront Plaza/Wharf/Restaurant Louisville, KY, 1992
Roll 60: Festival Plaza Louisville, KY, 1992
Roll 61: Thurman – Hutchins Park & Speed Garage Plans for AIA Submission, 2000
Rolls 62-74: The Parklands of Floyds Fork – Restricted until August 29, 2041
Roll 75: Southpoint Site Development, 2007-2009
Roll 76: Fourth & Oak Str Façade Loan Program Louisville, KY, 2006
Roll 77: Ohio River Greenway Trail Park Study, 2015-2016
Roll 78: Hunsinger Lane Façade Study MDA – Loan Program, 2006
Roll 79: Eastern Blvd Study Working Aerials, Overlays, Analyses, 2010-2012
Roll 80: Eastern Blvd Town Center Concept Plan, 2010-2012
Roll 81: Base Maps & Socioeconomic Analyses Maps for Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC), 2007
Roll 82: DRIC Delray Planning, 2007
Roll 83: Community Enhancement Project, 2005-2006
Oversized Folders
Folder 84 ovsz.: Oxmoor Center, East side, 2001
CCC- Commonwealth Convention Center; redesigned for elevation over 3rd Street, 1996
Ballet East Main Street rendering, 1995
Folder 85 ovsz.: Waterfront Park Place exterior rendering, 2000
Waterfront Park Big Four Bridge (Mound Concept), 2001
Waterfront Park – Water Feature layout, 1993
Waterfront Park – Water Feature rendering, 1994
Folder 86 ovsz.: DRIC – Final presentation drawings of Proposed Bridge, 2006-2008
Subject Headings
American Institute of Architects. Central Kentucky Chapter.
Architecture – Indiana.
Architecture – Kentucky.
Architecture – Kentucky – Louisville.
Architects – Kentucky.
Arts facilities.
Bravura Corporation.
Bridge approaches.
Buildings – Indiana.
Buildings – Kentucky.
Chelsea Green Condominiums.
Church Associates.
Church, Janie.
City planning.
Detroit River International Crossing.
Greenways.
Historic preservation.
Interior decoration.
Iroquois Amphitheater (Louisville, Ky.)
Kentucky Center for the Arts.
Landscape architecture.
Land use – Planning.
Louisville Ballet.
Mercantile Gallery Lofts.
Parks – Kentucky – Louisville.
Presnell Associates, Inc.
Russell (Louisville, Ky.)
Shopping centers – Kentucky – Louisville.
Streetscapes (Urban design)
The Parklands of Floyds Fork.
Theaters.
War memorials.
Waterfront Park (Louisville, Ky.)
Waterfront Park Place.
Waterfronts – Kentucky.