William F. Cody Papers 2

Transparency copy Desert Air Club drawing

Transparency copy of site plan made for Desert Air Club

Eldorado lower level plan with reflection pond. Visible is golf cart storage and parking as well as the caddie's room.

Black and white drawing of the Tennis Club Hotel designed by William F. Cody.

The text reads: 'Shown from left are Phil Regan, vice president; Harry F. Chaddick, president; William Cody, architect; Larry Feagans, First American Title Co., and vice mayor, George Beebe. This ceremony was attended by a large gathering of enthusiastic members who know that this "aristocrat" of all condominiums will reflect the true image of luxury. Only fifty of these prestige homes are to be built. If you or your friends are interested do come in, or write us for the list of choice locations still available. Applications are now being taken by our sales staff.'

Rendering of the Desert Bel Air Residential Complex by architect William F. Cody. This image was pieced together by three 4 in. X 5 in. color transparency reproductions of the original drawing. The size of the original drawing is 33 in. X 105 in.

The copy photography introduced a thick shadow running horizontally across the framed drawing.

Pencil drawing that includes fire pokers, a clock, and other tools.

Drawing from colored pencils that depicts a horse-drawn carriage and a person (with top hat) standing outside of a small house.

Pencil drawing of a Japanese person wearing a kimono and holding a sword. There are sketches of probably incorrect Japanese characters in the lower right corner of the page.

A photograph of a site plan

A piece of art depicting a women in green and purple clothes knocking on a door with a Christmas wreath on it.