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Reconstruction of Historic Ft. Concho Barracks Gets a significant Boost
"The Foundation has been working with Fort Concho staff, volunteers, and city leadership to develop architectural plans, permitting and construction documents with historic preservationist architect, Killis Almond, AIA, of San Antonio," said Lewis. "When complete, the building will house an incredible collection of historic books and artifacts related to the western history surrounding the creation and growth of San Angelo and Fort Concho."
Killis Almond records at the UTSA Library Special Collections
“The Killis Almond and Associates records are a wonderful resource for practicing architects and UTSA students studying historic preservation and adaptive reuse,” said Amy Rushing, Head of Special Collections. “The collection offers a wealth of resources including architectural plans, historic structure and mitigation reports, adaptive reuse feasibility studies and preservation plans. We are grateful to Killis for his financial support to sustain the ongoing preservation and stewardship of the collection.”
Grand by Design
Since assuming her directorship in 1981, Patton has worked with San Antonio preservation architect Killis P. Almond to guide The Grand through a series of meticulous restoration projects that have renewed not only the physical structure but also the venue’s prestige as a performing arts space.
Sarasota Opera Renovations will Permit ‘Aida’
While preparing for future growth, a main focus of the campaign is a renovation plan that will “significantly improve the audience and artistic experience that people have at the Sarasota Opera,” said Killis Almond, the historic preservation architect supervising the project.
Moody Mansion a standing witness of Galveston’s history
"Killis Almond, architect for the project, and his associates were specialists in the restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings. When finished and open to the public in the spring of 1991, the museum was, indeed, one of the premier examples of early 20th century life anywhere, then museum director Dr. Peter Mooz said.
The Grand 1894 Opera House: Surviving Nature and Man’s neglect
“The building’s having good bones is what allowed us to do this,” Almond said.
A Preview of the improved San Angelo City Auditorium
“Architect Killis Almond used old photos to reconstruct the chandelier globes in the auditorium and lobby to the original style.”