![“Compliments of Alonzo B. Jones Archts. [Architects]” [Inscribed photograph of an Architect’s Proposed Design for Library of Congress]. Alonzo B. Jones, ca. 1847–1907.](/images/noimage-req.png)
A rendering of the proposed exterior submitted by nineteenth century Philadelphia architect Alonzo B. Jones, for the building design competition for a new structure to... Read More
This original photograph shows the New St. Charles Hotel in San Bernardino, California, circa 1888–1895, on a bright, sunlit day. When studied with care, a.... Read More
Native of Toledo, Ohio, F.J. Scott was the son of wealthy Jesup W. Scott who donated funds to establish in Toledo, Ohio the Toledo Manual... Read More
Unrecorded and rare circa 1927 trade catalog for gilded copper weathervanes. Full-page illustrations are printed with bronze ink which simulate gilded design elements. The play... Read More
Writing to Dr. Dobie, Scott complains of pain in his upper chest, fearing that it is his heart and describing the medications he took to... Read More
Inscribed and autographed in 1996, the date of publication, by both John Guinther and Edmund N. Bacon to an individual. Direction of Cities explains how... Read More
Communications to the County Commissioners, City Councils, and County Board, on the Subject of New Public Buildings for the City of Philadelphia is a rare... Read More
![Colonial Houses Philadelphia Pre-Revolutionary Period. [First Edition]. Philip B. Wallace, M. Luther Miller.](/pictures/thumb/3727125_1.jpg?v=1534362474)
A photographic and architectural survey of Philadelphia’s earliest dwellings. New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc., (1931). 248pp. First Edition. Small folio. Near fine in... Read More
![Colonial Ironwork in Old Philadelphia. The Craftsmanship of the Early Days of the Republic. [First Edition]. Philip B. Wallace, William Allen Dunn.](/pictures/thumb/3727126_1.jpg?v=1534362475)
Eighteenth-century Philadelphia wrought ironwork studied and presented in this excellent pictorial overview; the standard work on the subject. New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc.... Read More
![Demonstration Here. April. 13–14. With E. L. Snyder’s Oil Water Colors and Stencils Anyone Can Be an Artist. Call Within [caption title on painted cloth banner]. Edith L. Snyder.](/pictures/thumb/145887_1.jpg?v=1534362281)
Colorful American advertising display banner announcing a public demonstration of E. L. Snyder’s oil watercolors and stencils. Edith L. Snyder of Johnstown, Pennsylvania held the... Read More
![[Colorado:] The Homes of Our Favorite Poets. Wilson & Barnard.](/pictures/thumb/3726690_1.jpg?v=1534362442)
Advertising booklet for Pueblo, Colorado dry goods merchants Wilson & Barnard. While the booklet touts the Wilson and Barnard’s new building and their store’s amenities... Read More
