Northwest Architectural Archives
Northwest Architectural Archives (NAA) is the repository for the records of architects, engineers, contractors, landscape architects, interior designers, academics, and local professional societies from the Midwest region with works that extend throughout the United States and the world.
Welcome
This collection was stablished in 1970 out of a grassroots movement to preserve and restore historical buildings. These records contain drawings of all kinds, specifications, job files, trade catalogs, research, slides, and photographs.
Our archival collection guides list the materials found within each collection. The key search terms are commission name (first owner or original building name), architect, and address (house number, street name, city, state). Not all collections have finding aids; we are happy to work with you as you search for information on a particular item. Please send both of us an email describing your project or request.
Please contact Curator Cheryll Fong for research and reference questions and appointments.

Search the Northwest Architectural Archives
- Finding aids
- Finding aids, also known as collection guides, help you navigate materials in the Northwest Architectural Archives, describing what is in each box to support your research. The finding aid may be a brief summary or a detailed description and inventory.
- Digital collections
- Search for digitzed images and other media.
- Libraries catalog
- Search for cataloged books, journals, and records.
- Digital Conservancy
- The Digital Conservancy is the "digital arm" of the University Archives and provides access to digital scholarly and administrative records of the University of Minnesota. Learn more about the Digital Conservancy.
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Research a building
Helpful tips and how to use the Northwest Architectural Archives to research a building.
Visit

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Northwest Architectural Archives
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213 Andersen Library
222 21st Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55455 - Parking information
- Call
- 612-625-3550
- [email protected]
Give to the collection
Consider a financial donation to help continue to build and preserve the Northwest Architectural Archives.