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| − | [[ | + | '''Thomas Eugene Bachtold''' was born in Straum, Illinois on July 12, 1935 to Herman and Thelma Bachtold. He graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, having studied graphic design and participated in track as a pole vaulter. He later earned a master's degree at the University of Illinois. Having learned to fly as a teenager, Bachtold joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at the Lincoln (Nebraska) Air Force Base. Bachtold served in Vietnam as a USAF pilot and was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1971.[[#References|[1][2]]] Lt. Bachtold married Patty Joan Rutt, an elementary school teacher, in Lincoln in 1961. He graduated from University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1965. He and Patty were married nearly 40 years until her death in 2000. Tom married Bonnie Muhs in 2007 and was survived by Bonnie and her children upon his death in 2022.[[#References|[1][3]]] |
| − | + | Bachtold incorporated Vesba, a real estate and development firm, in 1971 and incorporated an architectural practice, Thomas E. Bachtold and Associates, in 1972. He designed residential and commercial buildings in a three-decade career. | |
This page is a contribution to the publication, '''[[Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects]]'''. See the [[Format and contents of Nebraska architect entries]] page for more information on the compilation and page organization. | This page is a contribution to the publication, '''[[Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects]]'''. See the [[Format and contents of Nebraska architect entries]] page for more information on the compilation and page organization. | ||
==Education & Professional Associations== | ==Education & Professional Associations== | ||
| − | 1965: graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.[[#References|[3]]] | + | Graduated from Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. |
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| + | Earned a master's degree from University of Illinois (prior to 1961). | ||
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| + | 1965: graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.[[#References|[3]]][[#Notes|[a]]] | ||
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| + | 1971: Incorporated "Vesba" with C. Howard Vest for the acquisition, operation, and sale of real and personal property, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[4]]] | ||
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| + | 1972: Incorporated "Thomas E. Bachtold and Associates" engaged in the "business of architecture," Lincoln, Nebraska. Later called "Bachaventure."[[#References|[1][5]]] | ||
==Nebraska Buildings & Projects== | ==Nebraska Buildings & Projects== | ||
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| + | Master plan for Cherry Hill Office Park (1973), 84th & O Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[1] | ||
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| + | 2nd Lincoln location of Alice's Restaurant (1973), 211 N. 70th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[11]]] | ||
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| + | Pioneer Plaza South (1976-1977), 3201 Pioneer Blvd., Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[1][7][8]]] | ||
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| + | Commercial office (1976), 245 South 84th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[9]]] | ||
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| + | Plaza Mall South (1982), 1919 South 40th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[1][10]]][[#Notes|[b]]] | ||
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| + | ===Undated=== | ||
| + | Corporate Centre [[#References|[1]]] | ||
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| + | Gulf Point [[#References|[1]]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | a. | + | a. Lincoln architect [[Lynn L. Jones (1942-2022), Architect|'''Lynn Jones''']] was also a member of this graduating class. |
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| + | b. Bachtold was both the project architect and a partner in the development of this 60,000 square foot, $5.1 million dollar office development.[[#References|[11]]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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3. "College of Engineering and Architecture," ''Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star'' (August 7, 1965), 3. | 3. "College of Engineering and Architecture," ''Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star'' (August 7, 1965), 3. | ||
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| + | 4. "New Corporations...Vesba," ''Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star'' (May 4, 1971). 19. | ||
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| + | 5. "New Corporations," ''Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star'' (March 3, 1972), 22. | ||
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| + | 6. "Office Park Plans...Cherry Hill," ''Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star'' (October 28, 1973), 19 (with photo of model). | ||
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| + | 7. City of Lincoln Building Permit #116506, issued August 31, 1976, architect: Tom Bachtold. | ||
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| + | 8. "Pioneer Plaza South" (advertisement), ''Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star'' (May 29, 1977), 45 (with perspective rendering). | ||
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| + | 9. City of Lincoln Building Permit #116507, issued August 31, 1976, architect: Tom Bachtold. | ||
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| + | 10. "Condo offices are being built," ''Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star'' (June 30, 1982) 18 (with perspective sketch). | ||
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| + | 11. "Second Alice's [Restaurant]," ''Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star'' (November 15, 1973), 52 (with perspective sketch). | ||
==Other Sources== | ==Other Sources== | ||
==Page Citation== | ==Page Citation== | ||
| − | [[E. F. Zimmer]], “{{PAGENAME}},” {{Template:ArchtPageCitation}} August | + | [[E. F. Zimmer]], “{{PAGENAME}},” {{Template:ArchtPageCitation}} August 19, 2024. {{Template:ArchtPageCitation2}} {{LOCALMONTHNAME}} {{LOCALDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}. |
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Latest revision as of 12:24, 19 August 2024
Thomas Eugene Bachtold was born in Straum, Illinois on July 12, 1935 to Herman and Thelma Bachtold. He graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, having studied graphic design and participated in track as a pole vaulter. He later earned a master's degree at the University of Illinois. Having learned to fly as a teenager, Bachtold joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at the Lincoln (Nebraska) Air Force Base. Bachtold served in Vietnam as a USAF pilot and was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1971.[1][2] Lt. Bachtold married Patty Joan Rutt, an elementary school teacher, in Lincoln in 1961. He graduated from University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1965. He and Patty were married nearly 40 years until her death in 2000. Tom married Bonnie Muhs in 2007 and was survived by Bonnie and her children upon his death in 2022.[1][3]
Bachtold incorporated Vesba, a real estate and development firm, in 1971 and incorporated an architectural practice, Thomas E. Bachtold and Associates, in 1972. He designed residential and commercial buildings in a three-decade career.
This page is a contribution to the publication, Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. See the Format and contents of Nebraska architect entries page for more information on the compilation and page organization.
Contents
Education & Professional Associations
Graduated from Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois.
Earned a master's degree from University of Illinois (prior to 1961).
1965: graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.[3][a]
1971: Incorporated "Vesba" with C. Howard Vest for the acquisition, operation, and sale of real and personal property, Lincoln, Nebraska.[4]
1972: Incorporated "Thomas E. Bachtold and Associates" engaged in the "business of architecture," Lincoln, Nebraska. Later called "Bachaventure."[1][5]
Nebraska Buildings & Projects
Dated
Master plan for Cherry Hill Office Park (1973), 84th & O Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska.[1] [6]
2nd Lincoln location of Alice's Restaurant (1973), 211 N. 70th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.[11]
Pioneer Plaza South (1976-1977), 3201 Pioneer Blvd., Lincoln, Nebraska.[1][7][8]
Commercial office (1976), 245 South 84th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.[9]
Plaza Mall South (1982), 1919 South 40th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.[1][10][b]
Undated
Corporate Centre [1]
Gulf Point [1]
Notes
a. Lincoln architect Lynn Jones was also a member of this graduating class.
b. Bachtold was both the project architect and a partner in the development of this 60,000 square foot, $5.1 million dollar office development.[11]
References
1. "Thomas E Bachtold," obituary by The Nebraska Cremation Society on-line datebase accessed August 18, 2024 at https://www.nebraskacremation.com/obituaries/Thomas-E-Bachtold?obId=25404330
2. Wedding announcement, Lincoln (Nebraska) Star (December 28, 1961), 11
3. "College of Engineering and Architecture," Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star (August 7, 1965), 3.
4. "New Corporations...Vesba," Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star (May 4, 1971). 19.
5. "New Corporations," Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star (March 3, 1972), 22.
6. "Office Park Plans...Cherry Hill," Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star (October 28, 1973), 19 (with photo of model).
7. City of Lincoln Building Permit #116506, issued August 31, 1976, architect: Tom Bachtold.
8. "Pioneer Plaza South" (advertisement), Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star (May 29, 1977), 45 (with perspective rendering).
9. City of Lincoln Building Permit #116507, issued August 31, 1976, architect: Tom Bachtold.
10. "Condo offices are being built," Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star (June 30, 1982) 18 (with perspective sketch).
11. "Second Alice's [Restaurant]," Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star (November 15, 1973), 52 (with perspective sketch).
Other Sources
Page Citation
E. F. Zimmer, “Thomas Eugene Bachtold (1935-2022), Architect,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, August 19, 2024. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, November 22, 2024.
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