Ridgway Library Philadelphia. Plan of drainage. [graphic] / Addison Hutton, Archt. John Ord, Assistant Archt., 15th July 1875.
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PicturePublication details: Philadelphia, [July 15, 1875]Description: 1 drawing : red and black ink, grey watercolor wash ; sheet 60 x 92 cm (23.75 x 36.25 in.)Notes: Scale: 1/8 inch = one foot; Title and date from item;
Name of architect also stamped lower right corner: Addison Hutton, Architect, 215 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia;
Includes "Note": The Drain pipes to be of the directions marked of east view with bell joints, and of the weight and strength known as medium. The rain water conductors to be 4 inches diamr. connected with eaves gutters by 4 inch pipe of 7lb lead & finished with copper strainer and to be properly connected with drains by suitable bends. The soil pipes to be finished with vertical junctions to receive down pipes & plugged. The inlets to be all of approved pattern with syphon trays. All connections of pipes to be thoroughly soldered & the whole of the work finished complete in the most perfect manner. Each rain conductor will be about 50 feet long with 5 feet of lead junction to gutter. Bidders must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of all discussions.Local Notes: Cataloging and digitization made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom (PW-285234-22), 2023-2025;
Accessioned 1883.Imprint: PA. Philadelphia. 1878.Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: Design for the main floor of the Library Company building, known as the Ridgway Library, at the southeast corner of Broad and Christian streets, constructed 1873-1878 after designs by Addison Hutton. Design shows plan for sub-basement, including details for bell traps, pipes, and grated inlets.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Material | Library Company of Philadelphia Graphic Arts Department Annex 2 | Graphic Arts - Philadelphia Artists, Photographers, Printers, and Publishers | **Architectural Drawings - Library Company - Ridgway [5234.F.18] | Available | 0020230740583 |
Scale: 1/8 inch = one foot.
Title and date from item.
Name of architect also stamped lower right corner: Addison Hutton, Architect, 215 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia.
Includes "Note": The Drain pipes to be of the directions marked of east view with bell joints, and of the weight and strength known as medium. The rain water conductors to be 4 inches diamr. connected with eaves gutters by 4 inch pipe of 7lb lead & finished with copper strainer and to be properly connected with drains by suitable bends. The soil pipes to be finished with vertical junctions to receive down pipes & plugged. The inlets to be all of approved pattern with syphon trays. All connections of pipes to be thoroughly soldered & the whole of the work finished complete in the most perfect manner. Each rain conductor will be about 50 feet long with 5 feet of lead junction to gutter. Bidders must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of all discussions.
Design for the main floor of the Library Company building, known as the Ridgway Library, at the southeast corner of Broad and Christian streets, constructed 1873-1878 after designs by Addison Hutton. Design shows plan for sub-basement, including details for bell traps, pipes, and grated inlets.
Cataloging and digitization made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom (PW-285234-22), 2023-2025.
Accessioned 1883.