1962 Concept Material Archives

Engineering

1962 Concept Promotional Material

…the control behind the scenes!

PRESSURIZED CORRIDORS – carpeted and elegant, but serving the need for constant, mechanically heated and cooled 100% fresh air. Huge fans on the roof and air conditioning units in basement provide the slight air pressure necessary for adequate circulation to insure proper ventilation at all times.

SOUND CONTROL -The maximum of acoustical engineering is represented in the design of the walls separating the apartments. One inch of sound insulation is woven between the staggered steel scuds, from floor to ceiling. Then two layers of 5/8″ gypsum board is applied to each side of the studs – for a total wall thickness of 6 1/8″ and the finest quality in sound reduction and control!

HEATING AND COOLING – One side of the building may be heated – one side cooled AT THE SAME TIME -through each apartment’s individual air handling unit! 150 tons of air conditioning and two boilers provide the temperature you desire … with separate ductwork and individually controlled thermostats in every apartment and vents in every room. Your next door neighbor’s choice of temperature never affects your personal comfort!

PARKING -The bi-level concrete and steel garage is only minutes from your apartment door and is connected to the main building by a well lighted, covered canopy. The ventilated garage has drive-in facilities on both the east and west sides. You may park the car yourself or leave it with one of the attendants – on duty around the clock.

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Copied from the 1962 concept folder.

An exclusive view

1962 Concept Promotional Material

…of Metropolitan Wichita!

EVERY APARTMENT A PENTHOUSE – whether it’s a bachelor apartment or a three-bedroom home. The terrace is privately yours and is a 22 x 12-foot extension of your living room … connected by a weatherproof sliding glass wall. The rooms with large closets and linen storage are designed for the flexible, convenient arrangement of your furniture. Every owner also has his own locker storage space in the basement – near the coin operated washers and dryers provided for tenants’ convenience.

All of the apartments have baths with showers, quality fixtures and vanities (two and three-bedroom apartments have two baths); and every tenant is afforded the use of the master television antenna system.

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Copied from the 1962 concept folder. | Things have changed. Most homes have incorporated the patio space as part of their indoor area and created a “sunroom” that flows openly from their living room to the outdoor patio. Locker space provided to resident shareholders when available.

Contemporary

1962 Concept Promotional Material

…beauty and efficiency!

All-electric kitchens — range, oven, dishwasher, garbage disposer — are arranged for pleasant, efficient food preparation. Adjacent to the dining room, with a private delivery entrance off the main corridor, this functional room, with its spacious cabinets, is designed to save steps and energy. Space is provided in this area for dinette table and chairs.

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Copied from the 1962 concept folder.

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Security and Protection

1962 Concept Promotional Material

…at all hours!

Diagram showing security of door attendants

The formal entrance – vestibule area is one of the distinctive features of Parklane Towers. Framed by the white brick walls, terrazzo floors and specially lighted windows, this first impression is of elegance and luxury. The doors are locked for your protection … released only by your key. Visitors at your discretion … protection is automatic.

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Copied from the 1962 concept folder.