Frederic P. Wiedersum Associates

Frederic P. Wiedersum Associates
Practice information
Founders	Fred Wiedersum
Founded	1926
Dissolved	2019 (acquired by H2M architects + engineers)
Location	Valley Stream, New York
Significant works and honors
Buildings	Hall of Education (1964 New York World's Fair) Nassau Community College Queensborough Community College
Website
Official website (archived)

Frederic P. Wiedersum Associates (also known as Wiedersum Associates and Wiedersum Associates Architects, PLLC) was a major architectural and engineering firm headquartered in Valley Stream, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The firm was best known for designing schools and other institutions and facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. It was acquired by H2M architects + engineers in 2019.

Description

The firm was founded in 1926 by Frederic "Fred" P. Wiedersum, ^[1] and was headquartered in Valley Stream, New York. ^{[2] [3] [4]} Throughout the firm's existence, it designed over 2,000 projects, including hundreds of schools and other major institutions and facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area – most notably on Long Island. ^{[2] [5] [6] [7]} The firm also formerly operated an office in Trenton, New Jersey and Hauppauge, New York. ^{[8] [9]}

In 1949, the Economic Cooperation Administration selected Frederic Wiedersum, who through his firm designed many schools, to aid the British in school designs as part of the Technical Assistance Program, under the Marshall Plan. ^[10]

Frederic P. Wiedersum Associates was also the firm which designed the Hall of Education at the 1964 New York World's Fair, located at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens. ^[11]

Wiedersum Associates was acquired by Melville, New York-based H2M architects + engineers in early 2019. ^[5]

Notable works

• Baldwin Senior High School (Baldwin, New York) ^[12]

  

  Baldwin Senior High School

• Bay Shore High School (expansion) (Bay Shore, New York) ^[13]
• Bethpage High School (Bethpage, New York) ^[14]
• Cradle of Aviation Museum (East Garden City, New York (Uniondale)) ^[9]
• John F. Kennedy High School (Bellmore, New York) ^[15]
• Burlington Township High School (Burlington, Township, New Jersey) ^[16]
• Cantiague Park (Hicksville, New York) ^{[17] [18]}
• Commack High School (Commack, New York) ^[19]
• East Meadow High School (East Meadow, New York) ^[20]

  

  East Meadow High School

• Elmont Memorial High School (Elmont, New York) ^[21]
• George W. Hewlett High School (Hewlett Bay Park, New York) ^[22]
• Hall of Education (Flushing, New York) ^[11]
• Herricks High School (Searingtown, New York) ^[23]
• Malverne High School (Malverne, New York) ^[24]
• Nassau Community College (East Garden City, New York (Uniondale)) ^[25]

  

  Nassau Community College

• North Rockland High School (Thiells, New York) ^[26]
• Queensborough Community College (Bayside, New York) ^[27]
• Seaford High School (Seaford, New York) ^[28]
• Shawnee High School (Medford Township, New Jersey) ^[29]
• St. Francis Hospital (various buildings) (Flower Hill, New York) ^{[30] [31]}
• Trinity Episcopal Church (restorations) (Roslyn, New York) ^[32]
• Valley Stream Central High School (Valley Stream, New York) ^{[33] [34] [35] [36]}
• Valley Stream North High School (Franklin Square, New York) ^{[35] [36]}
• Valley Stream South High School (South Valley Stream, New York) ^{[35] [36]}
• W. Tresper Clarke High School (Salisbury, New York) ^{[37] [38]}
• Wantagh Senior High School (Wantagh, New York) ^[20]
• Wellington C. Mepham High School (North Bellmore, New York) ^[39]

See also

• Eggers & Higgins
• Kahn & Jacobs
• Educational architecture

References

1. "American Architects Directory" (PDF). American Institute of Architects. 1955. p. 377. Retrieved July 11, 2025. "Fred P . Wiedersum, Valley Stream, L.I, 26-33. Present Firm: William H. Merriam, Archt, AIA, org. Jan. 35. Reg: Fla, N.Y, Va." Also lists works.
2. "FREDERIC P. WIEDERSUM". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
3. "About Us | Wiedersum Associates Architects". 2016-05-18. Archived from the original on 2016-05-18. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
4. "Valley Stream Historical Society: 30 W. Jamaica Ave. — a blueprint for success". Herald Community Newspapers. 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
5. Genn, Adina (2019-02-28). "H2M acquires architect firm". Long Island Business News. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
6. Buder, Leonard (April 10, 1960). "STONE PREPARES TO DESIGN P. S. 199; Noted Architect Asserts He Finds City Assignment Not at All Humdrum". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
7. "Proposed South Shore General Hospital | Queens Public Library Digital". digitalarchives.queenslibrary.org. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
8. "Photo Standalone 11 -- No Title". Newsday . August 10, 1964. pp. C17.
9. "POSTINGS: Making Nassau's Air and Space Museum Soar; A Grown-Up Cradle of Aviation by '99". The New York Times. September 14, 1997. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
10. "British Builders To View Local Schools". Newsday . August 3, 1949. p. 15.
11. "EARLY VIEW OF SOVIET FACTS". The New York Times. January 28, 1962. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
12. "Baldwin to Vote on School Project". The New York Times . March 20, 1960. p. 60.
13. "New Addition Is Dedicated By Bay Shore High School". The New York Times. October 5, 1964. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
14. "SAFETY FEATURES IN SCHOOL NOTED; Rounded Corners, Non-Slip Floors Used by Architect to Reduce Hazards SAFETY FEATURES IN SCHOOL NOTED". The New York Times. June 5, 1960. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
15. "Photo Standalone 6 -- No Title". Newsday . November 3, 1966. pp. 13A.
16. "PLAN WILL ALLOW SCHOOL TO 'GROW'; Design for Jersey Project Provides for 3 Stages Phases Listed Precast Sections". The New York Times. May 5, 1963. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
17. "Nassau Will Build Recreation Center With Four Pools". The New York Times. September 2, 1964. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
18. "Giant Umbrella to Shelter L.I. Recreation Center; Skating Rink Convertible for Other Sports or Theater Giant Umbrella of Steel and Concrete Will Shelter Recreation Center on L.I. PLEASURE DOME TO BE VERSATILE". The New York Times. August 7, 1966. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
19. Ennis, Thomas W. (March 30, 1969). "'Tilt-Up' Walls Speed Construction of Long Island School". The New York Times . pp. R6.
20. Eckers, Dr Scott (2020-06-24). "East Meadow School Growth and Costs". Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
21. "Photo Standalone 7 -- No Title". Newsday . March 30, 1957. p. 15.
22. "Branch School Board Gets $3,000,000 Plan". Newsday . December 18, 1952. p. 37.
23. "Herricks Votes Again On School Expansion". Newsday . March 18, 1955. p. 26.
24. "L. I. SCHOOL BUILT ON INDIANS' POND; On Site of a Filled-In City Reservoir, Malverne High Will Be Dedicated Oct. 19". The New York Times. October 10, 1958. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
25. "New Home Planned For Nassau College At Cost of 3 Million". The New York Times. October 11, 1960. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
26. "Rockland County Times 15 June 1967 — HRVH Historical Newspapers". news.hrvh.org. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
27. "NEW CAMPUS SOUGHT FOR QUEENSBOROUGH". The New York Times. July 2, 1962. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
28. "Photo Standalone 5 -- No Title". Newsday . November 18, 1957. p. 35.
29. "High School's Design Reflects Modern Era". The New York Times. June 16, 1968. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
30. "Llers Join to Rebuild Hospital Dorm". Newsday . January 8, 1957. p. 4.
31. "About St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®". www.catholichealthli.org. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
32. "Old Bricklaying Technique Is Revived". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
33. "They Don't Build 'Em Like They Used To: A Public School Art Deco Gem in Valley Stream – Scouting NY". 2015-04-13. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
34. Bentley, Amy (2018-05-09). "'New' Valley Stream courthouse has storied history". Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
35. PUBLIC EDUCATION IN VALLEY STREAM, NEW YORK DURING THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, Vol. XXII-B (PDF). Valley Stream, New York: Valley Stream Central High School District.
36. "District History - Valley Stream Central". vschsd.org. 2022-06-06. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
37. "$6,018,000 Raised to Build East Meadow School". The New York Times. April 26, 1956. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
38. "SCHOOL BEING BUILT ON LONG ISLAND SITE". The New York Times. May 5, 1957. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
39. "Mepham High stands the test of time". Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-05-30.

External links

• Official website (archived by Wayback Machine)