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A guide to researching the history of a New York City Building / Christopher Gray
Researching a Historic Property, National Register Bulletin 39 / National Park Service
An Architectural Guidebook to Brooklyn by Call Number: *R-ART Desk NA735.N5 M639 2001ISBN: 1586850474Publication Date: 2001-07-12A sophisticated blend of ambience and attitude. From cobblestones to churches, row houses, fishing boats, and tree-lined streets, Brooklyn boasts enriching public spaces and diversely beautiful landscapes.
Architectural Guidebook to New York City by Call Number: *R-ART Desk NA735.N5 M639 2001ISBN: 1586852116Publication Date: 2002-08-08Francis Morrone has returned to the buildings of his original guidebook once again to detail additions and changes in name and usage, and the book has been modified to reflect post September 11th New York City. With its thoughtful detail and out-of-the-ordinary observations, this guidebook is a must-have for New Yorkers, tourists, and architectural lovers everywhere.
EXAMPLES
ARCHIVE COLLECTIONS AT NYPL
- Manhattan building histories, 1977-1994 (bulk 1978-1983) / Office for Metropolitan History Building reports, histories of buildings in Manhattan, New York, prepared by the Office for Metropolitan History, under the directorship of Christopher Gray, between 1978 and 1994, the bulk between 1978 and 1983. Reports consist mostly of histories of private residential buildings, though some notable buildings are described, including: the Bonwit Teller Building, Graham Court, the Park and Tilford Building, Claremont Stables, the Jewish Theological Seminary, and the St. Agnes Apartments. Reports include information about builders, architects, owners, and residents, and variously; histories, biographies, occupancy surveys, photocopied images of photographs, Notice to Build Applications, plans, newspaper clippings, land maps, conveyances, directories, and other historical documents.
The Archaeology of Home by Call Number: IRH 11-2324ISBN: 9781586487126Publication Date: 2011-03-22When Katharine Greider was told to leave her house or risk it falling down on top of her and her family, it spurred an investigation that began with contractors' diagnoses and lawsuits, then veered into archaeology and urban history.
