Randall Middleton
Randall Middleton
President
Licensed Architect
RAND@middletonassociates.net
Professional Certifications
Licensed Architect, Illinois 1971
Licensed Architect, Missouri 2003
C.D.B Professional Management Program 2001
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Kansas 1967
Experience
Middleton Associates Inc. since 1971
Architect
United States Navy 1968-1971
PT Boat Captain
Project Experience Highlights
Education Projects
McLean County Unit District No.5 Schools
Randall is regularly conducting Health Life Safety Surveys, and designing construction projects for the district. He has an ongoing relationship with Unit 5 regarding maintenance of its 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
Ropp Agricultural Laboratory, Illinois State University
Project included classroom spaces, shops, animal showing/judging arena, meat sciences and greenhouse facilities.
Historic Preservation Projects
David Davis Mansion (1872)
Randall has performed numerous restoration projects on the mansion. This buildings historical significance is that it was the home of David Davis, friend to President Lincoln and his wife Susan. As President, Abraham Lincoln appointed Mr. Davis to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Vandalia State House (1837)
The Vandalia State House of 1837 is the fourth State House in Illinois and the oldest standing State House in Illinois. Abraham Lincoln served his second term of legislature in the 1837 State House and received his license to practice law here as well. Mr. Middleton performed interior, exterior, roof, and site restoration projects at the State House.
Mt. Pulaski Courthouse (1848)
Randall performed extensive exterior restoration to the brick walls, upgraded the site to meet ADA Accessibility requirements, and made repairs to interior plaster. Mt. Pulaski Courthouse saw many cases argued by Mr. Lincoln, as well as being the seat of government for Logan County from 1848-1855.
Bishop Hill Colony Church(1849)
This is one of the first structures to fall under the protection of the State of Illinois. It was the home and sanctuary of many Swedish immigrants. Randall performed a structural evaluation report, and a renovation of the exterior stairs, masonry walls, and interior finishes
Metamora Courthouse(1845)
Metamora Courthouse was once the seat of government of Woodford County (1845-1896), and like Mt. Pulaski saw Mr. Lincoln argue many cases. Randall oversaw tuck-pointing of the exterior brick, chimney repairs, and interior plaster work.
University of Illinois Main Library(1923-1927)
The University of Illinois Main Library is world renown for its extensive collections in multiple areas of study. Some notable collections are those of John Milton, H.G.Wells, and Marcel Proust among others. It is one of the largest Libraries in the world as well, attaining one million volumes by 1935 and continuously growing ever since. Mr. Middleton performed an extensive gutter replacement as well as some reroofing and tuck-pointing. With priceless book collections below the care that Randall put into preventing moisture and humidity from entering the building was extensive.