![Following Abraham Lincoln 1809–1865. [Inscribed by Author]. Etched and Bernhardt Wall](/pictures/thumb/3728009_1.jpg?v=1545174814)
First Edition of this illustrated biography of Abraham Lincoln, here compiling reproductions of several hundred etchings by Bernhardt Wall (1872–1956) of “Lincoln” landmark buildings throughout..... Read More about Following Abraham Lincoln 1809–1865. [Inscribed by Author
![Washington Aqueduct. Specifications for Conduit [and] Specification For Graduation on Section No....](/pictures/thumb/145711_1.jpg?v=1611683824)
The construction of the Washington Aqueduct was done under the supervision of Montgomery C. Meigs of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. As seen..... Read More about Washington Aqueduct. Specifications for Conduit [and] Specification For Graduation on Section No....
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 about The Future Palaces of America
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 about 1870 Autograph Letter Signed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, Gothic Revival English Architect
Description of the Greek Revival mansion—one of the largest in America, “Phil-Ellena,” designed by Philadelphia carpenter-architect William L. Johnston (1811-1849) for scientist and druggist George..... Read More about A Brief Description of Phil-Ellena, the Country Seat of George W. Carpenter at Germantown,...
Original ink, wash, and pencil drawing of Yale College and the old Connecticut Capitol. The scene was drawn from the perspective of Chapel and College..... Read More about Colleges, and State House; New Haven. [caption of original drawing of Yale College and the...
![Colonial Houses Philadelphia Pre-Revolutionary Period. [First Edition]. Philip B. Wallace, M....](/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 about Colonial Houses Philadelphia Pre-Revolutionary Period. [First Edition
![Catholica]: Niederlassungen der armen Schulschwestern de Notre Dame diesseits des Oceans. Zur...](/pictures/thumb/3728633_1.jpg?v=1556035734)
Exceedingly rare nineteenth-century commemorative album of 187 lithographic views showing religious houses and schools in Europe of the School Sisters de Notre Dame, a Roman..... Read More about Catholica]: Niederlassungen der armen Schulschwestern de Notre Dame diesseits des Oceans. Zur...
![Women Entrepreneurs, Edith L. Snyder:] Demonstration Here. April. 13–14. With E. L. Snyder’s...](/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 about Women Entrepreneurs, Edith L. Snyder:] Demonstration Here. April. 13–14. With E. L. Snyder’s...
![New Orleans] 1925 Standard Specifications for Grades of Southern Pine Lumber. Southern Pine...](/pictures/thumb/3727080_1.jpg?v=1591818992)
1925 Book of technical specifications for grading, cutting, and fabricating Southern pine lumber for construction and architectural use. The illustrated booklet was prepared by the..... Read More about New Orleans] 1925 Standard Specifications for Grades of Southern Pine Lumber
Illustrated architectural booklet offering views and floor plans of steel frame houses exhibited at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. The houses’ steel components were manufactured..... Read More about Stran-Steel House at A Century of Progress Exhibited in Co-Operation with Good Housekeeping....
![Architecture; John Sartain:] The First American Art Academy. Reprinted from Lippincott’s...](/pictures/thumb/3730132_1.jpg?v=1616080254)
Separately printed article from Lippincott’s Magazine of Popular Literature and Science on the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the oldest art museum and art..... Read More about Architecture; John Sartain:] The First American Art Academy. Reprinted from Lippincott’s Magazine
Sites explored include: Old State House, Hartford, Connecticut; New York City Hall; The Octagon; Decatur House; Gunston Hall; Mount Vernon; Oak Hill, Loudon County, Virginia;..... Read More about Political and Military Affairs, 1783 - 1830. Theme XII. The National Survey of Historic Sites and...
New York City’s Flower Hospital was the first location where homeopathic medicine gained recognition by the federal government. It was established in 1889 as the..... Read More about C.1910s Photograph of New York City’s “Flower Hospital” Ambulance at the Homeopathic...
![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 about Colorado:] The Homes of Our Favorite Poets
