Abstract
Peter Van Dijk has worked as an architect in Cleveland since arriving in the city in 1961. In this 2006 interview, he talks about some of the architectural renovation projects on which he has worked, including the Huntington Bank restoration and his work in preserving the theaters at Playhouse Square. Van Dijk shares his general thoughts on Cleveland's architecture and development, lamenting the city's development mistakes and stressing that Cleveland's many assets have been misused. Missed opportunities in the Erieview urban renewal project and University Circle - among others - draw criticism from Van Dijk, who offers alternative plans and options for future development.
Interviewee
Van Dijk, Peter (interviewee)
Interviewer
Gibans, Nina (interviewer)
Project
American Institute of Architects
Date
8-31-2006
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
54 minutes
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Recommended Citation
"Peter van Dijk Interview, 31 August 2006" (2006). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 951011.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/224