A collection of over 6,000 transparencies all taken by late architect Stanley Prowler, who traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad, these images focus mainly on built works of architecture. Throughout his life, Prowler explored Brazil, Portugal, France, Britain, Greece, Israel, India, Japan, Argentina and several other countries, including a trip to China just months after it was open to American travelers. Using a medium format or 35mm camera and with an architect’s eye, Prowler captured the essence of the built environment and people of a particular time and place. After each trip he was known to hold gatherings at his apartment, where his photographs were presented on a large screen he had permanently mounted beneath a living room window soffit. The images were always accompanied by insightful observations, engrossing stories and fascinating details about the people and places he had discovered.

Upon Prowler’s death, his collection of over 6,000 travel photographs was bequeathed to The International Center, where he served as a board member. The organization subsequently donated these materials to the Architecture Archive in 2006.