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Guide to the Pier A Construction Records Collection
1884-1998
PR 421
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Wings Point Associates (East Hampton, N.Y.) |
| Creator:
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New York (N.Y.). Department of Docks (1870-1897) |
| Creator:
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New York (N.Y.). Department of Docks and Ferries |
| Title: |
Pier A construction records collection |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1884-1998 |
| Abstract: |
Pier A is a New York City landmark, found at the south end of Manhattan at Battery
Park. It was built in 1884-1886, and housed the Harbor Patrol of the New York City's
Police Department and the administrative offices of the Department of Docks into the
1950s, when the Marine Administrative Unit of the Fire Department moved in. The collection
primarily includes about 90 original drawings of Pier A's 1880s construction and later
additions and alterations into the early 20th century. It also includes an album of
historic photographs, snapshots of the demolition and construction work started in
1997-98, and research reports done for 1990s developer Wings Point Associates, the
compilers of this documentation.
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| Quantity: |
15.5 Linear feet in 5 boxes of rolled drawings and 1 document box |
| Language: |
The documents in the collection are in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
PR 421 |
