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Volk, John L. (John Latham Volk) (1901-1984)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1901 - 1984

Biography

John Volk was born in Graz, Austria, and emigrated to New York City at the age of nine with his family. Volk studied architecture at Columbia University and apprenticed with H.P. Knowles, a Masonic architect in New York. In 1925 he relocated to Florida during the real estate boom, and he opened his own practice there in 1926. Architect Gustav A. Mass joined as a partner from 1927 to 1937. He was commissioned to design over 2,000 projects during his 60 years of practicing architecture in Palm Beach.

Volk’s most significant commercial projects are the Royal Poinciana Plaza and additions and renovations to the First National Bank. Outstanding among his civic projects were the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, and additions and renovations to the Everglades Club and the Bath and Tennis Club. His residential projects ranged from estates for titans of the financial world to smaller homes in new subdivisions. There is no particular style exclusively associated with Volk; he perfected many styles from Mediterranean Revival to Modern. Volk’s legacy can be found on almost every street in Palm Beach and throughout the United States and the Bahamas.

Occupations

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

160 N. Ocean Blvd/101 Sunrise Ave - Beach Club/Swimming Pool for Seiden Holding Co. , 1947

 File
Scope and Contents

Copies of architectural drawings, demolished. Volk Job No. 770.

Dates: 1947
Found in: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach / TOPB-00, Town of Palm Beach Architectural Collection / 2025.001.TOPB

206-207 Phipps Plaza - Casa de Los Arcos

 File
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Property File Collection houses over 3,000 property files that document vital information about the built environment of Palm Beach. The collection is arranged by address and contains brochures, photographs, newspaper articles, historic designaton reports, and other relevant property information. All files can be scanned upon request, although a majority are already digitized.Photographs for properties within files include photographs dated c.1990 taken by Sotheby's for real...
Dates: 1925 - 1946; Event: Landmark Designation
Found in: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach / PF.00, Property Files Collection / Phipps Plaza

340 Royal Poinciana Way - Royal Poinciana Plaza and Playhouse, 1957, Landmark Designation

 File
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Property File Collection houses over 3,000 property files that document vital information about the built environment of Palm Beach. The collection is arranged by address and contains brochures, photographs, newspaper articles, historic designaton reports, and other relevant property information. All files can be scanned upon request, although a majority are already digitized.Photographs for properties within files include photographs dated c.1990 taken by Sotheby's for real...
Dates: 1957; Event: Landmark Designation
Found in: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach / PF.00, Property Files Collection / Royal Poinciana Way

343 El Bravo - Residence for M/M Edward E.B. Adams, De Cuevas, 1930 - 1979

 File
Scope and Contents

Blueprints are incredibly brittle, torn. Add to Volk collection, copies and blueprints only.

Dates: 1930 - 1979
Found in: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach / TOPB-00, Town of Palm Beach Architectural Collection / 2024.TOPB

356 Worth Ave - Everglades Club Alterations, 1957 - 1976

 File
Scope and Contents

Copies of architectural drawings, additions and alterations. Volk Job No. 1249.

Dates: 1957 - 1976
Found in: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach / TOPB-00, Town of Palm Beach Architectural Collection / 2025.001.TOPB

356 Worth Ave. - The Everglades Club (Roll #4), 1972 - 1980

 File
Scope and Contents

Copies of complete architectural drawings for new golf facilities. Copies of architectural drawings and engineering plans for different remodeling/additions, spec plans interfiled. Condition note: water damage along top edge of some drawings, heavy creasing and some tears along top and bottom edge of larger drawings.

Dates: 1972 - 1980
Found in: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach / TOPB-00, Town of Palm Beach Architectural Collection / 2024.TOPB

444 North Lake Way - La Ronda

 File
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Property File Collection houses over 3,000 property files that document vital information about the built environment of Palm Beach. The collection is arranged by address and contains brochures, photographs, newspaper articles, historic designaton reports, and other relevant property information. All files can be scanned upon request, although a majority are already digitized.Photographs for properties within files include photographs dated c.1990 taken by Sotheby's for real...
Dates: circa 1920s-2024
Found in: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach / PF.00, Property Files Collection / North Lake Way

488 Island Dr. - Residence for M/M Charles Johnson, 1953

 File
Scope and Contents

Cross reference Volk collection.

Dates: 1953
Found in: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach / TOPB-00, Town of Palm Beach Architectural Collection / 2024.TOPB

561 North Lake Way - Duck's Nest, 1891, Landmark Designation

 File
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Property File Collection houses over 3,000 property files that document vital information about the built environment of Palm Beach. The collection is arranged by address and contains brochures, photographs, newspaper articles, historic designaton reports, and other relevant property information. All files can be scanned upon request, although a majority are already digitized.Photographs for properties within files include photographs dated c.1990 taken by Sotheby's for real...
Dates: 1891; Event: Landmark Designation
Found in: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach / PF.00, Property Files Collection / North Lake Way

598 South County Road - White Gables

 File
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Property File Collection houses over 3,000 property files that document vital information about the built environment of Palm Beach. The collection is arranged by address and contains brochures, photographs, newspaper articles, historic designaton reports, and other relevant property information. All files can be scanned upon request, although a majority are already digitized.Photographs for properties within files include photographs dated c.1990 taken by Sotheby's for real...
Dates: circa 1920s-2024
Found in: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach / PF.00, Property Files Collection / South County Road

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