[Proposed designs for enclosing the space in front of the Library Company of Philadelphia's Library Hall at Fifth and Library Streets, Philadelphia] [graphic].
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PicturePublication details: Philadelphia, [August, 1820]Description: 1 drawing : pen and ink with watercolor ; sheet 53 x 37 cm (21 x 14.5 in.)'Notes: Title supplied by cataloger; Date from accompanying letter dated August 15, 1820 to the "Managers of the Philadelphia Library" from Adam Traquair, a marble mason located at the northwest corner of Filbert and 10th Streets. Traquair writes: "Having understood that you contemplated enclosing the space in front of your building, I have made three sketches exhibiting so many ways in which it may be done; with accompanying estimates of their cost...." LCP archives, 7445.F.43.Local Notes: Cataloging and digitization made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom (PW-285234-22), 2023-2025.Imprint: PA. Philadelphia. 1879.Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: Consists of three proposed designs for marble walls and iron fencing to enclose the yard facing Fifth Street.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Material | Library Company of Philadelphia Graphic Arts Department | **Architectural Drawings - Library Company [7445.F.43a] | Available | 146845 |
Title supplied by cataloger.
Consists of three proposed designs for marble walls and iron fencing to enclose the yard facing Fifth Street.
Date from accompanying letter dated August 15, 1820 to the "Managers of the Philadelphia Library" from Adam Traquair, a marble mason located at the northwest corner of Filbert and 10th Streets. Traquair writes: "Having understood that you contemplated enclosing the space in front of your building, I have made three sketches exhibiting so many ways in which it may be done; with accompanying estimates of their cost...." LCP archives, 7445.F.43.
Cataloging and digitization made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom (PW-285234-22), 2023-2025.