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Killis P. Almond, FAIA, NCARB
President, Killis Almond Architects, P.C.
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin
B. Architecture, 1972
B. S., Architectural Studies, 1971
MEMBER
College of Fellows of the American
Institute of Architects
Texas Society of Architect’s
Certified, National Council of Architectural
Registration Boards No. 40,326
Association for Preservation Technology
League of Historic American Theatres
National Trust for Historic Preservation
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Friends of the Texas Historical Commission
(1997–Present, Chairman 1999-2005)
Texas Preservation Trust Fund Guardians
(1991-1997, Chairman 1995-1997)
League of Historic American Theatres,
(1986-present, National President (1989-1991),
Board Member (1988-1993)
AWARDS
2010 Florida Trust Preservation Award - Sarasota
Opera House, presented by the Florida Trust for
Historic Preservation, Inc.
The 2009 Outstanding Individual
Contribution Award –
League of Historic American Theatres
Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum
Commission, 2007
Award for Historic Restoration - San Pedro
Playhouse, San Antonio Conservation Society, 2002
Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement for
Quality, Innovation and Teamwork -Ritz Theatre,
Tiffin, Ohio, 1999
Elevated to College of Fellows of the American
Institute of Architecture, 1999
Heritage Award of Merit - Meridian Housing,
Mississippi Heritage Trust, 1999
Award of Merit - Saenger Theatre, Mississippi
Heritage Trust 1998
Award of Excellence - Ritz Theatre, Tiffin, Ohio,
Northern Ohio Associated Builders and
Contractors, 1998
National Preservation Honor Award - Creek
Council House, Okmulgee, OK,
National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1993
Texas Award for the Preservation of Historic
Architecture, Texas Historical Commission, 1990
KILLIS ALMOND ARCHITECTS, PC
Killis P. Almond, FAIA is
President of Killis Almond
Architects, P.C. in San
Antonio,
Texas.
His
professional experience in
Preservation extends over 38
years, and his professional
practice as a registered
architect concentrating in the
preservation
of
historic
resources
and
cultural
resource management, spans
the last 37 years. Killis has undertaken many significant
design and planning projects involving the restoration
and adaptive reuse of historic structures. He has served
as the Principal Architect on numerous theatre projects
throughout the United States. Killis is remarkably
experienced in the physical investigation of structures
and has produced numerous historic structure reports,
cyclical maintenance programs, adaptive reuse
feasibility studies and historic preservation plans. Some
of the project types include an 1884 Gothic Adobe
Monastery in Stanton, Texas and the 1948 Deco
Alameda Theatre in San Antonio, Texas.
Mr. Almond has received numerous awards for the high
quality of his preservation work and his personal
commitment to his work, including the 2009
Outstanding Individual Contribution Award presented by
the League of Historic American Theatres; the Texas
Historical Commission’s Award of Excellence in Historic
Architecture for the restoration of the Paramount
Theatre in Abilene and the Old Main Building at Blinn
College in Brenham. He has also personally received the
Texas Award for the Preservation of Historic Architecture.
In 1993 the National Preservation Honor Award was
given to the Creek Council House, Okmulgee, OK, by the
National Trust for Historic Preservation.
In 1998 he received the National Excellence in
Construction Award of Merit from the Associated
Builders and Contractors for the rehabilitation of the
Ritz Theatre, Tiffin, Ohio. In 1999, he was named a
Fellow of the American Institute of Architects for his
significant contribution to the field of preservation in
the architectural profession.
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Killis has specialized in design for theatre restoration
and consulting since 1981. One project in particular
is the Sarasota Opera House (Sarasota, FL). The $16
million rehabilitation of the Opera House allowed the
building to be used for the production of operas, an
opera festival and rentals in the off season. The
expansion of the building, structural upgrades, and
upgrades for ADA accessibility was completed
through a construction management process with the
General Contractor, Willis Smith Construction,
brought in to work with the Design Team at the midpoint of design development. The Contractor worked
closely with the entire Design Team directly through
opening night. The work was completed in twelve
months and included the complete modernization of
the stage house, theatrical lighting, theatrical rigging
and theatrical sound and communication systems.
The work on the Sarasota Opera was approved
through the Florida Archives and History Department
since the building is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Looking toward a sustainable future and thriving on
talent and experience, Killis combines basic design
principles with data gathering, thorough analysis and
a research-driven understanding of the physical,
cognitive, social, and cultural issues that drive living
environments and how people interact with those
environments. Customized methodologies are
formulated to meet the specific needs of each client –
effectively connecting context with facilities strategies
that promote productivity, communication and
community while increasing operational efficiencies
for the various environments.
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Awards and Honors
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The 2012 US Air Force Design Merit Award for Building 2270 (Main Theatre) presented by
the Department of the Air Force, Air Force, DCS/Logistics, Installations & Mission Support
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The 2010 Florida Trust Preservation Award, for the Sarasota Opera House, presented by
the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc.
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The 2009 Outstanding Individual Contribution Award presented by the League of Historic
American Theatres (LHAT)
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Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award presented by the Preservation Pennsylvania in
partnership with the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, 2007
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Architect for the San Pedro Playhouse recipient of the Award for Historic Restoration from
the San Antonio Conservation Society, 2002
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The 1998 Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement reflected by Quality, Innovation
and Teamwork in the restoration of the Ritz Theatre, Tiffin, Ohio, from the Associated
Builders and Contractors, 1999
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The Heritage Award of Merit for the appropriate rehabilitation of Meridian Housing I, from
the Mississippi Heritage Trust, 1999
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Architect for the Saenger Theatre recipient of the Award of Merit for the Master Plan and
Technical Evaluation; the Vertical Sign Restoration from the Mississippi Heritage Trust 1998
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The Award of Excellence for the restoration of the Ritz Theatre, Tiffin, Ohio, from the
Northern Ohio Associated Builders and Contractors, 1998
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Architect for the Fred and Hilda Uecker Farmstead recipient of the Out-of-Town Award for
Historic Restoration from the San Antonio Conservation Society, 1997
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The National Preservation Honor Award for rehabilitation work on the Creek Council
House, Okmulgee, Oklahoma from the National Trust for Historic Preservation 1993
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The Texas Award for the Preservation of Historic Architecture from the Texas Historical
Commission, 1990
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Architect for Blinn College recipient of the John and Joyce Kerr Award for greatest
achievement in the preservation and re-use of an historic building from the Texas Historical
Commission, 1990
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The Honor Award, Excellence in Architecture Awards for Palo Alto College from the San
Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1987
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Certificate of Commendation for distinguished service in the field of historic preservation
at the county level from the Texas Historical Commission, 1985
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Preservation Award from the San Antonio Conservation Society, 1980
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Historic Courthouse Projects
LaSalle County Courthouse, Cotulla, Texas (2005 - 2013)
Total exterior (Phase I) and interior (Phase II) rehabilitation of the courthouse for more
technological functions. New spaces on the third floor and the reuse of certain areas on the
second floor for expanded offices and to make a more secure, better functioning courthouse.
U.S. Federal Courthouse, Wichita, Kansas (1994-1998)
Consultant to local architect on restoration and rehabilitation of historic federal building.
The Webb County Courthouse, Laredo, Texas (1992-1996)
Project included restoration of exterior, re-opening arched loggias on first and second
Floors, restoration of deteriorated or missing limestone dentilated cornice and turned
balcony balustrades, and interior restoration; recapturing two-story volume courtroom
space to serve as a multi-use community hall as well as County Commissions Courtroom,
installation of new mechanical and electrical systems and site work to provide ADA
accessibility and appropriate landscape treatment.
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, San Antonio, Texas (1988-1991)
Scope of work encompassed an $8 million total remodel of interior spaces for the General
Services Administration.
The Hays County Courthouse, San Marcos, Texas (1980-1994)
Project included completion of Historic Structures Report, planning for expansion and total
interior restoration of rotunda. (1980-81)
Structural Repair for the East Facade (1982)
Facilities Planning and Programming for Courthouse Expansion (1993-94)
Denton County Historic Structure Report, Denton, Texas (1982)
This report included investigation of existing conditions and analysis.
The Victoria County Courthouse, Victoria, Texas (1981)
Restoration of stonework, windows, cleaning of the exterior, and duplication of carved
stone decorative pieces.
Hopkins County Courthouse, Sulpher Springs, Texas (1980)
Exterior stabilization and the reroofing of flat roof areas.
Wilson County Courthouse, Floresville, Texas (1979-1980)
Historic Structure Report and three phases of construction to rehabilitate the interior for
more efficient use and expansion of agency workspace.
Wichita Federal Courthouse, Wichita, Kansas (1994-1998)
Consultant for historic rehabilitation of the old post office and courthouse.
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Historic Theatre Projects
1894 Grand Opera House, Galveston, Texas (1981-Present)
Rehabilitation and restoration of the theatre for use as a performing arts center. The
project also included the adaptive reuse of the adjacent hotel into apartments – multi-phase
project.
Goodwill Theater, Johnson City, New York (2013 - Present)
Master Plan and Programming Services for the theater; Firehouse stage exterior
rehabilitation and infill design.
Sarasota Grand Opera House, Sarasota, Florida (2003 - 2008)
Rehabilitation of the old Edwards Theatre into an enhanced, functioning facility befitting a
fully operational opera company. The $16 million rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the
historic three-story structure included the complete upgrade of all mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, decorative finishes, auditorium seating, lobby space, exterior façade, and roofing
and theatrical support spaces associated with the original design.
Alameda Theatre, San Antonio, Texas (1995-2013)
Master Plan for the restoration of a 1947 Spanish speaking vaudeville theatre.
Rehabilitation into a Spanish speaking performing arts venue with new Stage. House
and support building performing arts center. Partnership presentation theatre for the
Kennedy Center, Washington, DC.
The Majestic Theatre, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (2003-2005)
Master Plan, Concept Design, Schematics and Design Development Services, Theatre
Consulting for the Rigging, Lighting, Sound and Acoustics.
Ritz Theatre, Tiffin, Ohio (1993-2001)
Provide Master Plan and theatre design for rehabilitation of 1928 vaudeville house into a
performing arts center.
Saenger Theatre, Biloxi, Mississippi (1995-1997)
Provide Master Plan and Phase I Architectural/Engineering Services for a 1929 vaudeville
theatre rehabilitation into a performing arts center.
San Pedro Playhouse, San Antonio, Texas (1993-2001)
Master Plan and rehabilitation of 1930 community players' theatre in San Pedro Park for
the San Antonio Little Theatre.
Fox Theatre, Hutchinson, Kansas (1990-1992; 1996-1999)
Master Plan and Feasibility/User Study and Technical Theatre Plan. Architect and
Theatre consultant including assistance for feasibility Study and Operation Plan.
Grand Opera House of Mississippi, Meridian, Mississippi (1989-1992)
Feasibility/User Study and Technical Theatre Plan Historic Structure Repor.t
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Paramount Theatre, Abilene, Texas (1986-1989)
Master Plan and theatre restoration/preservation architect. Construction Management
Services and coordination of theatre sub-contractors.
Dr. W. W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center, Blinn College, Brenham, Texas (1999-2000)
New theatre design/addition to existing theatre complex.
Restorations
Fred and Hilda Uecker Farmstead, Bulverde, Texas (1994-1996)
Restoration of 125 year old German farmstead.
Steves Homestead, San Antonio (1984-89) (1994-1995)
Restoration of historic residence to its 1904-1912 appearance for the San Antonio
Conservation Society.
Southwestern Bell Telephone, San Antonio, Texas (1993-1995)
This was the original Southwestern Bell building in San Antonio, TX and involved the
restoration of sculptural terra cotta facade to repair damages.
Capitol of the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, Laredo, Texas (1994-1995)
Restoration/rehabilitation of 1850+ Spanish Colonial building.
Creek Council House, Okmulgee, OK (1989-1992)
Restoration/rehabilitation of 1878 masonry building into the Creek Indian Nation
Museum.
Willis-Moody Residence, Galveston (1989-1991)
$10 million restoration and conversion to house museum for Mary Moody Northern
Foundation.
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Rehabilitation and Adaptive Use
Gainesville Train Depot, Gainesville, Texas (1988-2002)
Restoration of historic 1901 Santa Fe Depot for use as a museum and Amtrak station, a
major hub for Greyhound Bus Line, and a railroad/city museum.
Blinn College, Brenham, Texas (1989-1989)
Old Main Building:
Rehabilitation for administrative offices and classrooms
Buccaneer Hall rehabilitation (1995)
Lockett Hall rehabilitation (1996)
Avenue D School/City Hall, Killeen, Texas (1993-1995)
Renovation of historic school for use as City Hall offices and Council Chambers
Texas and Pacific Depot, Abilene, Texas (1993-1994)
Restoration and rehabilitation of 1910 historic depot and adaptive reuse for Abilene
Visitors’ and Convention Bureau and Cultural Arts Council.
Outdoor Theatre, Galveston, Texas (1991-1994)
Design for outdoor theatre including portable dance floor, lighting structures and
sound and light positions.
Tower Life Building, San Antonio, Texas (1988-1995)
Restoration of tile roof and decorative terra cotta and cast stone elements; masonry
cleaning; and waterproofing of replacement windows.
Milam Building, San Antonio, Texas (1988-1994)
Cleaning, waterproofing and restoration of deteriorated and defective cast stone parapets
and penthouse elements.
Grace Cultural Center (Museums of Abilene), Abilene, Texas (1990-1991)
Historic investigation, coordination and acquisition of Texas Historical Commission's
approval, and completion and inspection of the exterior facade to restore the historic hotel's
original appearance.
Steves Scott Ranch House, Wimberly, Texas (1985)
Rehabilitation and modernization of 1949 stone ranch house.
Old Tivy High School, Kerrville, Texas (1984)
Rehabilitation of 1890-1894 school house into administrative offices.
Calie House and Alderette House, San Antonio, Texas (1980)
1812 structure rehabilitated into offices.
Dullnig Building, San Antonio, Texas (1979-80)
Rehabilitation of 19th-century office building into shops, offices and private club.
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HISTORIC RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION
Faver Ranch, Shafter, Texas (1994-1995)
Milton Faver, Agriculturist
National Register Nomination
Hangar No. 4, Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas (1993-1994)
H.A.B.S./H.A.E.R. Documentation as mitigation for historic resource to be demolished by
U.S. Air Force Base.
Clarendon Motor Company Building, Clarendon, Texas (1993-1994)
National Register Nomination.
Historic Structure Management Plan for the Superconducting Super Collider (1991-1992)
Investigation and mitigation for cultural resource management prior to construction.
approved by the Texas Historical Commission for Department of Energy.
Applewhite Reservoir, San Antonio (1989-1991)
Historical investigation, HABS-level drawing and photographic documentation, mitigation
recommendations.
Smith-Young (Tower Life) Building, San Antonio (1989-90)
National Register nomination.
Research and published book entitled Texas Border Architecture:
Eagle Pass, Texas and Guerrero, Coahuila, Mexico (University of Texas School of Architecture,
1976).
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THEATRE PROJECTS
Killis Almond, FAIA, has worked on the following projects in the capacity of prime architect, theatre
consultant, preservation consultant or as a design consultant through the League of Historic
American Theatres for assistance in problem solving or analysis on 80 projects to date.
Academy of Music
Alameda Theatre
Alhambra Theatre
Amherst Cinema
Apollo Theatre
Arcadia Theatre
Beacon Theatre
Carolina Theatre
Carver Community Cultural Center
Cascade Theatre
Civic Theatre
Coleman Theatre
Colony Theatre
Columbia Theatre
Crim Theatre
Crystal Theatre
Dallas Hall, Southern Methodist University
Dr. W. W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center
El Centro Espanol de Tampa
El Centro Espanol
Elsinor Theatre
Flynn Theatre for the Performing Arts
Fort Clark Springs Theatre
Forum Theatre
Fox Theatre
Fox-Watson Theatre
Franks Theatre
Galveston Island Outdoor Musicals
Goodwill Theatre
Forum Theatre
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Hauschild Opera House
Henderson Opera House
Henry Opera House
Kingsville Opera House
Lincoln Theatre
Lyric Theatre
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Northampton, Massachusetts
San Antonio, Texas
El Paso, Texas
Amherst, Massachusetts
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Kerrville, Texas
Hopewell, Virginia
Charlotte, North Carolina
San Antonio, Texas
Ashland, Oregon
New Orleans, Louisiana
Miami, Oklahoma
Marietta, Ohio
Hammond, Louisiana
Kilgore, Texas
Gonzales, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Blinn College
Tampa, Florida
Ybor City, Florida
Salem, Oregon
Burlington, Vermont
Brackettville, Texas
Binghamton, New York
Hutchinson, Kansas
Salina, Kansas
Abbeville, Louisiana
Galveston, Texas
Johnson City, New York
Binghamton, New York
Galveston, Texas
Victoria, Texas
Henderson, Texas
Huntsville, Texas
Kingsville, Texas
Marion, Virginia
Stuart, Florida
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Magik Children’s Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Metropolitan Theatre
MRW Studio Theatre, Blinn College
National Performing Art Center of Sri Lanka
National Theatre
New England Performing Arts Center
Odean Theatre
Oklahoma Theatre
Palace Theatre
Panida Theatre
Paramount Theatre
Plaza Theatre
Plaza Theatre
Polk Theatre
Portage Theatre
Princess Theatre
Provincetown Theatre
Ritz Theatre
Ritz Theatre
Saenger Theatre
Saenger Theatre
San Pedro Playhouse
State Theatre
Staunton Performing Arts Center
Strand Theatre
Sunrise Theatre
Tampa Theatre
Texas Theatre
Texas Theatre
Thalian Center for the Performing Arts
Tower Hall
USAA Auditorium
Waco Hippodrome
Wayne Theatre
Wilson Theatre
Yucca Theatre
Zeotrope Theatre
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San Antonio, Texas
Chillicothe, Ohio
Dallas, Texas
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Morgantown, West Virginia
Brenham, Texas
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tiffin, Ohio
Franklin, Massachusetts
Mason, Texas
McAlester, Oklahoma
Canadian, Texas
Sandpoint, Idaho
Abilene, Texas
El Paso, Texas
Laredo, Texas
Lakeland, Florida
Chicago, Illinois
Decatur, Alabama
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Corpus Christi, Texas
Tiffin, Ohio
Biloxi, Mississippi
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
San Antonio, Texas
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Staunton, Virginia
Shreveport, Louisiana
Fort Pierce, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Pharr, Texas
San Angelo, Texas
Wilmington, North Carolina
Colombo, Sri Lanka
San Antonio, Texas
Waco, Texas
Waynesboro, Virginia
Wilson, Texas
Midland, Texas
Franklin, Massachusetts
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Historic Projects
(Secretary of the Interior, Texas Historical Commission and other State Historic Preservation Office
Standards)
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Magoffin Home Renovation & Restoration – El Paso, Texas
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Sarasota Opera House – Sarasota, Florida
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Selma Stage Stop – Selma, Texas
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Ft. Sam Houston Buildings 2002 & 2001 Rehabilitation – Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
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Ft. Sam Houston Theatre Restoration & Expansion – Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
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Goodwill Theatre Renovation – Johnson City, New York
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LaSalle County Courthouse – Cotulla, Texas
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Alameda Theater Renovation & Restoration – San Antonio, Texas
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Tower Life Building – San Antonio, Texas
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Mt. Dora Community Building – Mt. Dora, Florida
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Ritz Theatre Renovation – Tiffin, Ohio
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City Hall (Old Avenue D School) Rehabilitation- Killeen, Texas
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The Grand 1894 Opera House – Galveston, Texas
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The 1884 Carmelite Monastery - Stanton, Texas
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