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Guide to the George B. Post Architectural Records
circa 1860–1997 (bulk, 1880–1980)
PR 53
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Post, George Browne, 1837-1913. |
| Creator:
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George B. Post & Sons. |
| Title: |
George B. Post architectural records |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
circa 1860–1997 (bulk, 1880–1980) |
| Abstract: |
Records of the architectural firms of George B. Post and George B. Post & Sons. Among
their best-known commissions are the Long Island Historical Society (1878–1879) [now
Center for Brooklyn History], New York Stock Exchange (1901–1904) and the Wisconsin
State Capitol (1904–1907). The collection consists of circa 8,600 architectural drawings,
ink on linen and blueprints; circa 200 watercolor renderings, ink drawings, and pencil
sketches; 75 packages of specifications; 5 albums of photographs; 1,000 separate photographs;
2 clipping scrapbooks (1882-1903); 5 letterpress books (1867-1884); circa 1,700 incoming
letters (1872-1875); 1 ledger and 1 journal of Gambrill & Post (1864-1867); circa
60 financial ledgers and journals (1868-1951); 2 volumes of personnel employment records
(1881-1918); 1 package of publications by firm members.
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| Quantity: |
approximately 1,014 Linear feet in 356 boxes of various size and 21 flat file drawers. |
| Location: |
Portions of the collection are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use.
Please contact printroom@nyhistory.org prior to your research visit to coordinate
access. Keep in mind that it will take between two (2) and five (5) business days
for collections to arrive, and you should plan your research accordingly. The drawings
in Subseries VI.F require one month to flatten and conserve before use.
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| Language: |
The documents in the collection are in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
PR 53 |
