S. Niewenhous, Inc. Architectural Specifications Collection
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Abstract
Collection of architectural specifications and contracts relating to the alteration, expansion, or construction of schools, hospitals, religious institutions, apartment buildings, warehouses and private residences done by S. Niewenhous, Inc. in New York City between 1881 and 1923.
Historical Note
Siebrand Niewenhous founded his company of builders, S. Niewenhous, Inc., in Manhattan in the late 1870s. After his death in 1914, the presidency of the company was taken over by August Niewenhous. The company worked on construction projects in all five boroughs of New York, many of which were for Roman Catholic organizations. S. Niewenhous, Inc. remained in operation until 1952.
Arrangement
Materials are arranged into twoseries:
- Series I: Institutional Buildings
- Series II: Miscellaneous Buildings
Scope and Content Note
The S. Niewenhous, Inc. Architectural Specifications Collection spans the period from 1881 to 1923 and primarily contains specifications and contracts relating to the alteration, expansion, or construction of schools, hospitals, religious institutions, apartment buildings, warehouses, factories, stables, and private residences in New York City. Some materials are undated. Related correspondence, permits, and detail drawings are also present. Included are specifications by architects I.E. Ditmars, William Schickel, Schickel & Ditmars, Henry A. Koelble, Julius Boekell & Sons, Ditmars & Brite, John H. Friend, Thomas J. Duff, Charles H. Baxter & Co., Michael J. Garvin, John E. Kerby, Julius Kastner, Carl L. Otto, and F. Joseph Untersee.
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Access Restrictions
Materials in this collection may be stored offsite. For more information on making arrangements to consult them, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.
Use Restrictions
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Preferred Citation
This collection should be cited as S. Niewenhous, Inc. Architectural Specifications Collection, PR 093, Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections, The New-York Historical Society.
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Gift of George B. Niewenhous, February 24, 2001.