Martyn Weston papers
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This collection contains materials relating to the architectural firm of Martyn and Don Weston from 1936 to 1968. Items include certificates and a plaque awarded to Martyn Weston throughout his career as an architect, such as a citation of recognition from the City of New York. These materials provide a snapshot of Weston's projects and his work with local and state architectural associations.
Biographical note
Martyn Weston (born Martyn Weinstein) was an architect active in Brooklyn and Queens from the 1920s through the 1960s. He and Samuel Malkind formed the firm Malkind & Weinstein at 93 Court Street in downtown Brooklyn around 1927. Weston likely changed his surname during the World War II era. In the 1940s, his son Donald joined his office, which moved to 44 Court Street and became known as Martyn and Don Weston Architects. Weston primarily designed large residential and commercial buildings in Brooklyn and Queens. He was also an active member and president of the Brooklyn Society of Architects.
Martyn Weston (born Martyn Weinstein) was an architect active in Brooklyn from the 1920s through the 1960s. He and Samuel Malkind formed the firm Malkind & Weinstein at 93 Court Street in Downtown Brooklyn around 1927. Weston changed his surname at some time during the World War II era. In the 1940s, his son Donald joined his office, which moved to 44 Court Street and became known as Martyn and Don Weston Architects.
Weston primarily designed large residential and commercial buildings in Brooklyn and Queens. Two of his synagogues in Brooklyn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Ocean Parkway Jewish Center in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, and the Kingsway Jewish Center in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn. Weston was a charter member and president of the Brooklyn Society of Architects, president of the American Institute for Architects Brooklyn Chapter, and treasurer of the New York State Association of Architects.
Sources
- Gray, Christopher. "Streetscapes/Downtown Brooklyn; 3 Old Gems that Sparkle without a Spotlight." New York Times, October 9, 2005, accessed September 13, 2010, http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9504E1DA1E30F93AA35753C1A9639C8B63&pagewanted=all.
- Robins, Anthony W. "A Shul Grows in Brooklyn (and Queens)." Common Bond 23 (2009): 4-11.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials relating to the architectural firm of Martyn and Don Weston from 1936 to 1968. Items include certificates and a plaque awarded to Martyn Weston throughout his career as an architect, such as a citation of recognition from the City of New York. These materials provide a snapshot of Weston's projects and his work with local and state architectural associations.
Also included are 11 large format black-and-white photographs showing annual dinners of the Brooklyn Society of Architects, Associated Building Inspectors, Associated Builders of Kings County, American Institute of Architects Brooklyn Chapter, and the Brooklyn Architects Scholarship Foundation, all held at Brooklyn hotels and restaurants.
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Open to researchers without restriction.
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Reproduction rights for photographs have not been evaluated. Please consult library staff for more information.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Martyn Weston papers, ARC.105, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of I. Donald Weston, 1989.
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Item-level description and digital versions of images from the collection are available for searching via the image database in the library.
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Minimally processed to the collection level.
This collection combines two accessions: 1988.006 and V1988.002.
At the time of processing, photographs previously separated from the accessions have not been located. Users should consult digital versions of these photographs in the image database.
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