Abraham W. Geller architectural records and papers, 1915-1999, bulk 1940-1990s
4850 photographsThis large collection documents in great detail the architectural projects of Abraham Geller and his colleagues throughout the United States and abroad, spanning the 1940s through the 1990s. Types of projects represented include retirement homes, recreational facilities, medical centers, private residences and prototype dwellings for large residential developments, urban renewal projects, and offices.
Charles A. Platt architectural records and papers, 1879-1981, bulk 1882-1933
3,989 architectural drawingsEmery Roth & Sons architectural records and papers, 1906-1996, bulk 1951-1994
34175 drawingsThis collection primarily contains architectural drawings, correspondence, business records, and a small number of photographs related to the projects of Emery Roth & Sons and its subsidiary entities. A large portion of the entities are represented only in the Office Records series and are identified as such. Some projects on which Emery Roth & Sons acted as architect of record are not represented in this collection, most notably the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
Ernest Flagg papers, 1888-1972
5 document boxesFrederick J. Woodbridge architectural records and papers, 1921-1971, bulk 1921-1947
1 linear foot of papersThis collections includes architectural drawings, files and photographs of projects designed by Woodbridge and his various firms, circa 1928-1960s. These include buildings at Presbyterian Church, Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, Ala.; Cole Memorial Chapel, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL; Amherst College, Mass.; Smith College, Mass.; St. Mary the Virgin Church, Chappaqua, N.Y.; St. John's Chapel and Library, Hobart College, Geneva, N.Y.; the Keene Valley Congregational Church, Keene Valley, N.Y.; and the Brick Presbyterian Church and the Episcopal Church Center, both in New York City; as well as other churches, residences, and miscellaneous projects. Also, included are drawings done by Woodbridge while a student at the Columbia School of Architecture, early 1920s; photographs of some of Woodbridge's buildings taken mostly by the architectural photographer Samuel H. Gottscho; a small sample of Woodbridge's correspondence, 1941-1942, documenting his role as chairman of the American Institute of Architects Committee on Architectural Services, relating to the role architects could play in the war effort; sketchbooks of various international locations; and photographs and documents relating to archaeological excavations at Antioch in Pisidia, Turkey.
Gordon Bunshaft architectural drawings and papers, 1909-1990, bulk 1950-1979
20 linear feetGuastavino Fireproof Construction Company architectural records, 1866-1985, bulk 1890-1942
40.1 linear feetHowells & Stokes architectural records and drawings, 1900-1940, bulk 1904-1907
4 manuscript boxesCorrespondence, specifications, contracts, invoices, financial statements, memoranda, and architectural drawings pertaining to the construction of St. Paul's Chapel (Columbia University, New York, N.Y.), a project designed by Howells & Stokes, and by Stokes independently. Correspondence is between Howells & Stokes and Columbia University officials, contractors, and suppliers, including Nicholas Murray Butler, R. Guastavino Co., Tiffany Studios, Coppède, Paul Manship, and McKim, Mead & White, as well as Stokes' aunts Olivia Egleston Phelps Stokes and Caroline Phelps Stokes.
John H. Duncan architectural records and papers, 1890-1930
19 drawingsThis collection includes one drawing, ink and wash on paper, of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial; a drawing in ink and wash on paper of the Trenton War Memorial; and 17 drawings, graphite on tracing paper, of the Kemble Building, located at 15-25 Whitehall Street in Manhattan. Eight boxes of office records that include correspondence concerning buildings for the Goelet Estate, Cadillac Hotel, and Grant's Tomb, and a postcard to architectural renderer Hughson Hawley. Also included is a diary and an album of family photographs and architectural projects.
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- Abbott Merkt and Company records, 1906-19941
- Abraham W. Geller architectural records and papers, 1915-1999, bulk 1940-1990s1
- Charles A. Platt architectural records and papers, 1879-1981, bulk 1882-19331
- Emery Roth & Sons architectural records and papers, 1906-1996, bulk 1951-19941
- Ernest Flagg papers, 1888-19721
- Frederick J. Woodbridge architectural records and papers, 1921-1971, bulk 1921-19471
- Gordon Bunshaft architectural drawings and papers, 1909-1990, bulk 1950-19791
- Guastavino Fireproof Construction Company architectural records, 1866-1985, bulk 1890-19421
- Howells & Stokes architectural records and drawings, 1900-1940, bulk 1904-19071
- John H. Duncan architectural records and papers, 1890-19301
Current results range from 1866 to 2008
- Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library16
- Emery Roth & Sons3
- Stoller, Ezra3
- 111 Wall Street (New York, N.Y.)2
- 300 Park Avenue (New York, N.Y.)2
- 320 Park Avenue (New York, N.Y.)2
- 350 Park Avenue (New York, N.Y.)2
- 380 Madison Avenue (New York, N.Y.)2
- 575 Madison Avenue (New York, N.Y.)2
- American Academy in Rome2
- Alps, French (France) -- Buildings, structures, etc1
- Berlin (Germany) -- Buildings, structures, etc1
- Chelsea Piers (New York, N.Y.)1
- Cornish (N.H. : Town)1
- Frankfurt am Main (Germany) -- Buildings, structures, etc1
- General Grant National Memorial (New York, N.Y.)1
- Giardino di Boboli (Florence, Italy)1
- Government Center (Boston, Mass.)1
- Hamburg (Germany) -- Buildings, structures, etc1
- Karlsruhe (Germany) -- Buildings, structures, etc1
- Architecture -- United States -- Designs and plans✖[remove]16
- Correspondence16
- Photographic prints8
- Printing paper8
- Architectural reprographic prints7
- Holograph papers7
- Mixed media works7
- typescripts7
- Architecture -- New York (State) -- New York6
- Carbon typescript papers6