Drawings and Documents Archive Ball State University Architecture building, Room 120 Muncie, IN 47304 Phone: 765-285-8441 Fax: 765-285-8149 Email: ddarchive@bsu.edu 1957-1981 Title: Creator: Robert E. Beaman Inclusive Dates: 1957-1981 Extent: 8.1 cu. ft. Containers: 2 flat file drawers, 1file folder Language of Materials: Materials entirely in English. Preferred Citation:, Drawings and Documents Archive, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries Biographical Note: Richard E. Beaman, an engineer, founded Richard E. Beaman & Associates, Designers, in 1958 and the firm continued under that name until 1969. Their offices were located in Indianapolis, first at 3909 E. 11th St., then at 205 E. Hanna Ave., then at 324 E. Hanna Ave. From 1969 until ca. 1990, the business was known as Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Architects and Engineers. The business incorporated ca. 1971 and moved ca. 1974 to 5103 Madison Ave. Robert E. Beaman, an architect and graduate of Ball State University, joined the firm in 1977. The principals of the firm in the late 1980s were Richard B. Beaman, John P. Guyer, Willis R. Clark, and Robert E. Beaman. As of 2012, the firm continues as Beaman Associates, Inc., Architects-Engineers. Scope and Contents: The collection contains 745 architectural drawings and one folder of correspondence related to projects by the firm from 1957-81. There are working drawings for projects by Philip C. Gardner, professional engineer (1 project, 1957), John P. Guyer (1 project, 1959), Richard E. Beaman & Associates, designers (35 projects, 1961-1969), and Beaman, Guyer & Associates, architects and engineers (19 projects, 1969-1981).
Page 2 The projects are mostly commercial buildings (offices, restaurants, stores, factories, motels) and churches, located in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. Many are located in the Indianapolis area. The materials from the Beaman office were received in two groups and were treated as two collections (29- and 29.1-). Each group is arranged chronologically. Conditions Governing Access: This collection is open for research. Copyright Notice: Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Drawings and Documents Archive, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries, Muncie, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Drawings and Documents Archive. Custodial History: The were received by Drawings and Documents Archive as a donation from Robert E. Beaman, Beaman Associates on 1991/7/16. Accruals: No additions are expected. Processing Information: Collection processing completed Finding aid created 1998/6/1 by Andrew R. Seager; revised 2011/11/1 by Julie Edwards.; revised 2012/2/17 by Carol Street Arrangement: The are arranged chronologically. Collection Inventory: Catalog no. 29-01 Storage code(s) d Project title East Side Baptist Church Location Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN Authorship, year Philip C. Gardner, professional engineer; 1957 Records >> Working dwgs. -- 7 sheets: pencil on trace; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-02 Storage code(s) d Project title Maple Hill Methodist Church Location Maple Hill Dr., Wanamaker, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1961 Records >> Working Dwgs. / 1961. -- 8 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-03 Storage code(s) d, bx Project title Richmond Plaza shopping center Location U.S. Hwy. 40, Richmond, Wayne Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1962
Records Page 3 A. Working dwgs. / 1962. -- 42 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. B. Plats and correspondence concerning property acquisition and easements; 1961-1963. -- 29 items; in box, 11 x 15 x 3 in.; in legal-size document case Catalog no. 29-04 Storage code(s) d Project title A & P Food Store Location Court St., Sullivan, Sullivan Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1963 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1963. -- 12 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-05 Storage code(s) d Project title Carr, K. W., auto dealership Location U.S. Hwy. 31, Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1964-65 Records A. Perspective views / c. 1964. -- 2 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. B. Working dwgs. / 1964-65. -- 14 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. and smaller Catalog no. 29-06 Storage code(s) d Project title Cheese House Location E. 38th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates, comm. 6522; 1964-65 Records A. Zoning exhibits. / 1964. -- 3 sheets: pencil on vellum; 10 x 24 in. B. Working dwgs. / 1964-65. -- 4 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-07 Storage code(s) d Project title Huddle Restaurant Location State Rd. 32, Anderson, Madison Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1964-65 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1964-65. -- 10 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-08 Storage code(s) d Project title The Nicholas Co., office building Location 2500 E. 46th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1964 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1964. -- 14 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-09 Storage code(s) d Project title Simmons Company, proposed office & warehouse Location E. English Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1965 Records >> Working dwgs. / Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1965. -- 6 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in.
Notes Page 4 Building to be located on English Ave. near Shortridge Rd. C. W. Jackson, general contractor Catalog no. 29-10 Storage code(s) d Project title Whitehall Furniture store Location W. 86th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates, job 6556; 1966 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1966. -- 12 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-11 Storage code(s) d Project title Bio-Dynamics Inc., proposed office & warehouse Location N. Hague Rd., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1966 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1966. -- 12 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-12 Storage code(s) d Project title Fortville apartments Location Oak St., Fortville, Hancock Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates, job 6644; 1966 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1966. -- 8 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-13 Storage code(s) d Project title Kroger meat processing plant Location Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1966 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1966. -- 35 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-14 Storage code(s) d Project title Mister Softee quick service ice cream shop Location 2124 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1968-69 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1968-69. -- 5 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-15 Storage code(s) d Project title Veterinary hospital, proposed Location 5214 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1968 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1968. -- 13 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in.
Page 5 Catalog no. 29-16 Storage code(s) d Project title Franklin Inn restaurant Location W. Jefferson St., Franklin, Johnson Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1969 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1969. -- 26 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-17 Storage code(s) d Project title Village Square apartments Location Plymouth St., New Castle, Henry Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1969 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1969. -- 8 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-18 Storage code(s) d Project title Mansfield Square, mall enclosure Location Mansfield, Richland Co., OH Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates; Richard E. Beaman & Associates;1969 Records >> Working dwgs. and specs. / 1969-70. -- 15 sheets: pencil with typed specifications on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-19 Storage code(s) d Project title Import shop, proposed Location Nashville, Brown Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1970 Records A. Exterior view / c. 1970. -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. B. Working dwgs. & specs. / 1970. -- 12 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. and smaller Catalog no. 29-20 Storage code(s) d Project title Olympia Club, proposed additions & alterations Location Beech Grove, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates, job 7034; 1970 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1970. -- 13 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-21 Storage code(s) d Project title People's Bank, Flakville Branch Location N. Lafayette Rd., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Inc., job 7156; 1971-73 Records >> Working dwgs. & specs. / 1971-73. -- 8 sheets: pencil with typed specifications on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-22 Storage code(s) d
Page 6 Project title Kentucky Fried Chicken remodelization: Madison Ave. store Location 4102 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Inc., job 7231; 1972 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1972. -- 10 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-23 Storage code(s) d Project title Econo-Travel motor hotel Location State Rd. 37, Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Inc.; 1972 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1972. -- 12 sheets + cover sheet: pencil, ink on mylar; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-24 Storage code(s) d Project title Pilgrim Inn Location Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Inc., job 7307; 1973 Records A. Cover sheet for working dwgs./1973.--1 sheet: ink on vellum; 24 x 36in. B. Working dwgs. for model 100 / 1973. -- 12 sheets: pencil, ink on vellum & mylar; 24 x 36 in. C. Working dwgs. for model 200 / 1973. -- 12 sheets: pencil, ink on vellum & mylar; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-25 Storage code(s) d Project title Var Heyl Ford agency automobile showroom Location E. 38th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1962 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1962-63. -- 14 sheets: pencil on vellum;24 x 36 in. D. Located near corner of E. 38th St. & Arlington Ave. -- C. W. Jackson Co., Inc., general contractor. Catalog no. 29-26 Storage code(s) d Project title Southern Plaza Shopping Center: proposed laundromat Location Hanna Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1963 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1963. -- 9 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. D. Southern Plaza located at corner of Hanna Ave. and U.S. Hwy. 31 (S. East St.) Catalog no. 29-27 Storage code(s) d Project title Steffey's, Pete, cocktail lounge and restaurant Location U.S. Hwy. 31, Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1963-64 Records A. Working dwgs. / 1963. -- 13 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. B. Prelim. dwg. / 1963. -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in.
Page 7 C. Working dwgs. / 1964. -- 9 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. and smaller Catalog no. 29-28 Storage code(s) d Project title Avis Truck Rental: proposed building and addition Location White River Parkway, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1963 Records A. Working dwgs. for proposed building / 1963-64. -- 8 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. or smaller. B. Working dwgs. for proposed addition / 1964-65. -- 4 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. D. At the corner of White River Parkway and Kentucky Ave. - - C. W. Jackson, Inc., general contractor. Catalog no. 29-29 Storage code(s) d Project title Layne Northern Co. Inc.: proposed office building Location Harding St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1964 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1964. -- 9 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. D. Located at the corner of Harding St. and Epler Ave. Catalog no. 29-30 Storage code(s) d Project title Clermont Christian Church Location 102 W. Main St., Clermont, Hendricks Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1965 Records A. Prelim. dwgs. / 1965. -- 4 sheets: pencil on vellum; 18 x 24 in. B. Working dwgs. / 1965. -- 13 sheets: pencil on vellum; 18 x 24 in. D. Located at the corner of W. Main St. and Church St. Catalog no. 29-31 Storage code(s) d Project title Linwood Square: site plan Location E. 10th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1965 Records >> Site plan /1965.--1 sheet: pencil with applique film on vellum;24 x 36in. Catalog no. 29-32 Storage code(s) d Project title U. A. W. #1226 proposed office building and auditorium Location E. 30th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1965 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1965. -- 11 sheets: pencil on vellum, sepia print; 24 x 36 in. or smaller Catalog no. 29-33 Storage code(s) d Project title Steffey's: addition Location U.S. Hwy. 31, Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN
Page 8 Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1965 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1965. -- 7 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-34 Storage code(s) d Project title Duncan Supply Co.: proposed office building and warehouse Location 937 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1966 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1966. -- 11 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. D. Lot bounded by N. Illinois St., E. 9th St., Muskingum St. and Sahm St. Catalog no. 29-35 Storage code(s) d Project title Georgia Pacific Corp.: proposed office and warehouse Location 310 S. Kitley Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1966 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1966. -- 14 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-36 Storage code(s) d Project title Accurate Products Inc. warehouse Location 2334 Production Dr., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1966 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1966-67. -- 25 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-37 Storage code(s) d Project title Linwood Christian Church: addition Location 4424 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1967 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1967. -- 20 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-38 Storage code(s) d Project title Buck's Market Location E. Troy Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1967 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1967-68. -- 14 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. D. Located at the corner of E. Troy Ave. and S. Meridian St. (State Rd. 135). -- W. E. Piepenbrok, general contractor. Catalog no. 29-39 Storage code(s) d Project title Eagledale Baptist Church: addition Location 4940 W. 34th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1967 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1967-68. -- 28 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-40 Storage code(s) d Project title St. John's Episcopal Church: proposed additions
Page 9 Location 5625 W. 30th St., Speedway, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1967-68 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1967-68. -- 7 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-41 Storage code(s) d Project title Midwest Tire Service Center Location W. 38th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1969 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1969. -- 8 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-42 Storage code(s) d Project title Fire Station No. 2 Location S. 25th St., New Castle, Henry Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1969 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1969. 9 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in Catalog no. 29-43 Storage code(s) d Project title Ritter Plaza (proposed): topographical survey Location N. Ritter Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Warner Engineering Services for Richard E. Beaman & Associates; 1969 Records >> Topo dwg. / Warner Engineering Services; 1969. -- 1 sheet: print on mylar; 24 x 36 in. D. Located at corner of N. Ritter Ave. and E. 21st St. Catalog no. 29-44 Storage code(s) d Project title Southport Bi-Rite Food Store Location Union St., Southport, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1970 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1970. -- 14 sheets: pencil with applique film on vellum; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. Catalog no. 29-45 Storage code(s) d Project title A & P Food Store: remodel Location W. 30th St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1971 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1971. -- 14 sheets: pencil with applique film on vellum, sepia print, photocopy; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. Catalog no. 29-46 Storage code(s) d Project title Apartments for Warren McDaniels, proposed Location 840 N. Lincoln Rd., Martinsville, Morgan Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1971 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1971. -- 10 sheets: pencil with applique
Page 10 film on vellum; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. Catalog no. 29-47 Storage code(s) d Project title Apostolic Pentecostal Church: remodel Location 131 S. 26th St., New Castle, Henry Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1971 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1971. -- 11 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. D. Located near corner of S. 26th St. and E. Broad St. Catalog no. 29-48 Storage code(s) d Project title Bethel A. M. E. Church Location 1801 Shopp Ave., New Castle, Henry Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1971 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1971. -- 6 sheets: pencil with applique film on vellum; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. D. Located at corner of Shopp Ave. and S. 18th St. Catalog no. 29-49 Storage code(s) d Project title Maranatha Baptist Church Location E. 21st St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1971 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1971. -- 12 sheets: pencil with applique film on vellum; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. D. Sheppard Construction Co., general contractor Catalog no. 29-50 Storage code(s) d Project title Camby Community Church Location Camby Rd., Camby, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1972 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1972. -- 13 sheets: pencil with applique film on vellum; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. D. Sheppard Construction Co., general contractor Catalog no. 29-51 Storage code(s) d Project title Connersville Restaurant Location State Hwy. 44, Connersville, Fayette Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Inc.; 1974 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1974. -- 21 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-52 Storage code(s) d Project title Kimmel Shoe Repair (Washington Square, space #766) Location Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates, Inc.; 1974
Records Page 11 >> Working dwgs. / 1974. -- 4 sheets: pencil on vellum; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no. 29-53 Storage code(s) d Project title Cocktail lounge: proposed addition to bowling alley Location State Rd. 37, Martinsville, Morgan Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman-Guyer & Associates, Inc.; 1978 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1978. -- 7 sheets: pencil with applique film on vellum. -- Includes specifications. Catalog no. 29-54 Storage code(s) d Project title Paramount Music Palace: proposed restaurant Location 1500 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman, Guyer & Associates; 1978 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1978-80. -- 47 sheets: pencil on vellum, applique film on mylar; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. Catalog no. 29-55 Storage code(s) d Project title Railroadmen's Federal Savings and Loan, branch office, design 20A Location 8444 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Beaman-Guyer & Associates; 1981 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1981. -- 20 sheets: pencil with applique film; 24 x 36 in. -- Includes specifications. Catalog no. 29-56 Storage code(s) d Project title Apostolic Pentecostal Church: addition Location 131 S. 26th St., New Castle, Henry Co., IN Authorship, year John P. Guyer; 1959 Records >> Working dwgs. / 1959. -- 4 sheets: pencil on vellum; 18 x 24 in. Controlled Access Headings: Architecture, American Architecture--Indiana--Indianapolis Architecture, commercial Drawings, architectural (visual works) Elevation drawings Buildings, bank Buildings, commercial Buildings, religious Hotels Diners (restaurants) Fire station Architecture--Designs and plans--working drawings Beaman, Richard E.