John A. Ahlers Papers
Collection
Identifier: R0055-JAA
Scope and Contents
Personal papers, photographs, artwork and architectural drawings.
Dates
- 1895 - 1971
- 1935 - 1957
Creator
- Ahlers, John Allan, 1895-1983 (Person)
Biographical Note
John Allan Ahlers was born in Oberhausen, Germany in 1895. He trained as an architect and became a member of the American Institute of Architects in 1931. Ahlers designed the Original Northwood neighborhood in Baltimore and became its single most significant contributor of residential and commercial works.
Extent
6 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
John A. Ahler’s papers were kept by his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ahlers and William Dewitt Bliss, who conveyed them to architectural historian Dean Wagner for use in his application for designation of the Northwood National Historic District. The collection was donated to the University of Baltimore by Mary Ahlers Bliss in 2006.
Creator
- Ahlers, John Allan, 1895-1983 (Person)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Baltimore Regional Studies Archives Repository
Contact:
H. Mebane Turner Learning Commons, Room 104
1415 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore Maryland 21201 USA
410-837-4253
specialcollections@ubalt.edu
H. Mebane Turner Learning Commons, Room 104
1415 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore Maryland 21201 USA
410-837-4253
specialcollections@ubalt.edu