Frederic P. Wiedersum Associates Explained

Frederic P. Wiedersum Associates
Founders:Frederic P. Wiedersum
City:Valley Stream, New York
Founded:1926
Dissolved:2019 (acquired by H2M architects + engineers)
Significant Buildings:Hall of Education (1964 New York World's Fair)
Nassau Community College
Queensborough Community College

Frederic P. Wiedersum Associates (also known as Wiedersum Associates and Wiedersum Associates Architects, PLLC) was a major architectural and engineering firm headquartered in Valley Stream, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The firm was best known for designing schools and other institutions & facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. It was acquired by H2M architects + engineers in 2019.

Description

The firm was founded in 1926 by Frederic P. Wiedersum, and was headquartered in Valley Stream, New York.[1] [2] [3] Throughout the firm's existence, it designed over 2,000 projects, including hundreds of schools and other major institutions & facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area – most notably on Long Island.[4] [5] [6] The firm also formerly operated an office in Trenton, New Jersey and Hauppauge, New York.[7] [8]

In 1949, the Economic Cooperation Administration selected Frederic Wiedersum, who through his firm designed many schools, to aid the British in school designs as part of the Technical Assistance Program, under the Marshall Plan.[9]

Frederic P. Wiedersum Associates was also the firm which designed the Hall of Education at the 1964 New York World's Fair, located at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens.[10]

Wiedersum Associates was acquired by Melville, New York-based H2M architects + engineers in early 2019.

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References

  1. News: FREDERIC P. WIEDERSUM . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  2. Web site: 2016-05-18 . About Us Wiedersum Associates Architects . 2024-05-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160518163609/http://www.wiedersum.com/about-us/ . 2016-05-18 .
  3. Web site: 2017-09-27 . Valley Stream Historical Society: 30 W. Jamaica Ave. — a blueprint for success . 2024-03-20 . Herald Community Newspapers . en.
  4. Web site: Genn . Adina . 2019-02-28 . H2M acquires architect firm . Long Island Business News . 2024-03-20 . en-US.
  5. News: Buder . Leonard . April 10, 1960 . STONE PREPARES TO DESIGN P. S. 199; Noted Architect Asserts He Finds City Assignment Not at All Humdrum . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  6. Web site: Proposed South Shore General Hospital Queens Public Library Digital . 2024-03-20 . digitalarchives.queenslibrary.org.
  7. News: August 10, 1964 . Photo Standalone 11 -- No Title . . C17 . ProQuest.
  8. News: September 14, 1997 . POSTINGS: Making Nassau's Air and Space Museum Soar; A Grown-Up Cradle of Aviation by '99 . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  9. News: August 3, 1949 . British Builders To View Local Schools . . 15 . ProQuest.
  10. News: January 28, 1962 . EARLY VIEW OF SOVIET FACTS . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  11. News: March 20, 1960 . Baldwin to Vote on School Project . . 60 . ProQuest.
  12. News: October 5, 1964 . New Addition Is Dedicated By Bay Shore High School . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  13. News: June 5, 1960 . SAFETY FEATURES IN SCHOOL NOTED; Rounded Corners, Non-Slip Floors Used by Architect to Reduce Hazards SAFETY FEATURES IN SCHOOL NOTED . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  14. News: November 3, 1966 . Photo Standalone 6 -- No Title . . 13A . ProQuest.
  15. News: May 5, 1963 . PLAN WILL ALLOW SCHOOL TO 'GROW'; Design for Jersey Project Provides for 3 Stages Phases Listed Precast Sections . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  16. News: September 2, 1964 . Nassau Will Build Recreation Center With Four Pools . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  17. News: August 7, 1966 . Giant Umbrella to Shelter L.I. Recreation Center; Skating Rink Convertible for Other Sports or Theater Giant Umbrella of Steel and Concrete Will Shelter Recreation Center on L.I. PLEASURE DOME TO BE VERSATILE . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  18. News: Ennis . Thomas W. . March 30, 1969 . 'Tilt-Up' Walls Speed Construction of Long Island School . . R6 . ProQuest.
  19. Web site: Eckers . Dr Scott . 2020-06-24 . East Meadow School Growth and Costs . 2024-03-20 . Herald Community Newspapers . en.
  20. News: March 30, 1957 . Photo Standalone 7 -- No Title . . 15 . ProQuest.
  21. News: December 18, 1952 . Branch School Board Gets $3,000,000 Plan . . 37 . ProQuest.
  22. News: March 18, 1955 . Herricks Votes Again On School Expansion . . 26 . ProQuest.
  23. News: October 10, 1958 . L. I. SCHOOL BUILT ON INDIANS' POND; On Site of a Filled-In City Reservoir, Malverne High Will Be Dedicated Oct. 19 . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  24. News: October 11, 1960 . New Home Planned For Nassau College At Cost of 3 Million . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  25. Web site: Rockland County Times 15 June 1967 — HRVH Historical Newspapers . 2024-05-30 . news.hrvh.org.
  26. News: July 2, 1962 . NEW CAMPUS SOUGHT FOR QUEENSBOROUGH . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  27. News: November 18, 1957 . Photo Standalone 5 -- No Title . . 35 . ProQuest.
  28. News: June 16, 1968 . High School's Design Reflects Modern Era . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  29. News: January 8, 1957 . Llers Join to Rebuild Hospital Dorm . . 4 . ProQuest.
  30. Web site: About St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® . 2024-03-20 . www.catholichealthli.org . en.
  31. News: Old Bricklaying Technique Is Revived . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  32. Web site: 2015-04-13 . They Don't Build 'Em Like They Used To: A Public School Art Deco Gem in Valley Stream – Scouting NY . 2024-03-20 . en-US.
  33. Web site: Bentley . Amy . 2018-05-09 . 'New' Valley Stream courthouse has storied history . 2024-05-30 . Herald Community Newspapers . en.
  34. Book: PUBLIC EDUCATION IN VALLEY STREAM, NEW YORK DURING THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, Vol. XXII-B . . Valley Stream, New York . English.
  35. Web site: 2022-06-06 . District History - Valley Stream Central . 2024-05-30 . vschsd.org . en-US.
  36. News: April 26, 1956 . $6,018,000 Raised to Build East Meadow School . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  37. News: May 5, 1957 . SCHOOL BEING BUILT ON LONG ISLAND SITE . 2024-03-20 . The New York Times . en.
  38. Web site: Mepham High stands the test of time . 2024-05-30 . Herald Community Newspapers . en.

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