Nolan & Nolan, Inc. Architectural drawings, 1929-2005
Held by The Filson Historical Society
Creator: Nolan & Nolan, Inc.
Title: Architectural drawings, 1929-2005
Rights: For information regarding literary and copyright interest for these papers, contact the Collections Department.
Size of Collection: 27 rolls, 1 ovsz. box, and 1 ovsz. folder
Location Number: Mss. AR N787
Scope and Content Note
These drawings include many renovations to schools and hospitals throughout Kentucky, dating from 1929 to 2005. See the project index (PDF) for more information.
Related Collections:
Nolan & Nolan Photograph Collection (008PC21)
Biographical Note
Founded in 1911 by Thomas J. Nolan, Nolan & Nolan underwent multiple name changes including Nolan & Sons. Works by Thomas J. Nolan include Marion County Courthouse, Hardin County Courthouse, Hart County Courthouse, Bradfordville High School, Grayson County Courthouse, Marion County High School, Rineyville grade and high, White Mills grade and high, Glasgow Junction grade and high, and Holy Trinity. One of Thomas’ most notable projects was St. Martin. Built in 1927, this parish funded the construction due to its growing congregation. In 1995, the grandsons of Thomas J. Nolan conducted renovations of the exterior and added a chapel and bathrooms to the interior. This church is located at 639 South Shelby Street, Louisville, KY.
Nolan & Nolan worked around Kentucky for decades, designing many utilitarian structures such as hospitals and schools. In 1999, Nolan & Nolan was the second largest architectural firm in Louisville with fourteen architects. However, as of 2018, the company is no longer in business.
Folder List
Rolled drawings
- Central State Hospital, Negro Ward Building, 1943, 1945
- Central State Hospital, Reconstruction of present building wards 13, 17 & 18, 1944
- Central State Hospital, New Ward Building no. 4, Female section, 1945
- Central State Hospital, New Ward Buildings numbers 2 & 3, 1950
- Central State Hospital, Renovation of buildings for rehabilitation department, 1963
- Central State Hospital, Merritt building renovations, 1974, undated
- Allen County Memorial Hospital, 1950
- Addition to Hopkins County Hospital, 1966
- Nurses Home for St. Anthony Hospital, 1954
- Alterations and additions to St. Anthony Hospital, 1964
- Addition to Our Lady of Peace Hospital, 1957
- Muhlenberg Community Hospital, 1953
- Additions to Muhlenberg Community Hospital, 1962
- King’s Daughters’ Hospital, 1943
- Addition to King’s Daughters’ Hospital, 1951
- Building additions to King’s Daughters’ Hospital, 1956
- Federal Office Building, 1966
- Federal Office Building, 1966
- Administration Office for Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, 1982
- Taylor County High School Gym, 1960
- Crosby Middle School, 1973
- Stephen Foster Academy, 2000
- School Building & Church for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 1950, 1955
- Science Lab Renovations for Larue County High School, 1985
- Taylorsville Lake State Park Community Pool, 2000
Oversize
Rolled drawing in box:
26. Additions and Alterations to Pikeville Methodist Hospital, 1968
Box – Renderings:
27. Shelby County Middle School, Shelbyville, Ky., 1998
28. South Regional Postsecondary Education Center, Glasgow, Ky., 1998
29. Kosair Children’s Hospital Lower Level Expansion, 1999 – 2 boards
30. Foster Elementary School, Louisville, Ky., 2000
31. St. Agnes, Louisville, Ky., 2005
32: School Building for St. Frances of Rome Parish, 1929
Additional Donations
Roll 33: Bellarmine College Gym, 1959
Subject Headings
Architects – Kentucky.
Architecture – Design and plans.
Architecture – Kentucky.
Architecture – Kentucky – Campbellsville.
Architecture – Kentucky – Taylorsville.
Commercial buildings – Kentucky.
Hospital architecture – Kentucky.
Hospitals – Kentucky – Ashland.
Hospitals – Kentucky – Greenville.
Hospitals – Kentucky – Madisonville.
Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center.
School buildings – Kentucky.
