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Richard L. Seaberg Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0637

Scope and Content

The collection includes plans, renderings, photographs, and architectural drawings documenting Richard L. Seaberg's residential and commercial designs in Florida and Bahamas from 1993-2021. Most of the Florida projects are from North Palm Beach, Jupiter Island, and the Atlantic coast of the state. Most of the projects in the Bahamas are from Elbow Cay, Abaco. The collection also includes drawings and photos for the Anspach House in North Carolina. The majority of the materials are reproductions of original plans and photos.

Dates

  • Creation: 1993 - 2021

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Architect Richard L. Seaberg was born July 22, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended the Rhode Island School of Design, and began his career in architecture and design in the mid-1960s in Massachusetts. He opened the firm of R.L. Seaberg Associates in 1968 in Norwell, MA, and he opened a second office in Osterville, MA, in 1980. After practicing for almost thirty years in New England, Seaberg relocated to North Palm Beach, Florida, and in 1993 starting designed numerous projects in Florida and in the Caribbean, particularly in the Bahamas. He published two books: "Architecture By Richard L. Seaberg" (2017) and "Hope Town: Reality of a Dream" (2016). Seaberg died on July 4, 2023.

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (5 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Plans, renderings, photographs, and architectural drawings documenting Richard L. Seaberg's residential and commercial designs in Florida and Bahamas from 1993-2021.

Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Acquisition Information

Donated by Cynthia Seaberg in 2024.

Title
A Guide to the Richard L. Seaberg Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by John Nemmers
Date
March 2024
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755