Architectural drawings for the Betsy Ross House, 1936-1937.

Format:

Other

Author/Creator:

Okie, R. Brognard (Richardson Brognard), 1875-1945.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architects--Archives.

Architects.

Architectural design--History--20th century--Sources.

Architectural design.

Architectural drawing--United States.

Architectural drawing.

Architecture--United States--History--20th century--Designs and plans.

Architecture.

American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial (Philadelphia, PA).

Betsy Ross House (Philadelphia, PA).

Historic buildings--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Conservation and restoration.

Historic buildings.

Historic buildings--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Repair and reconstruction.

Philadelphia (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc--History--Sources.

Philadelphia (Pa.).

Genre:

Architectural drawings -- American.

Physical Description:

72 sheets.

Place of Publication:

1936-1937.

Biography/History:

R. Brognard Okie was born in Camden, New Jersey and received his bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1897. Okie is particularly known for his restoration and reconstruction of Pennsylvania's colonial and vernacular structures, and his rehabilitiation of existing buildings to colonial style.

Summary:

The collection comprises 72 original architectural drawings documenting R. Brognard Okie's designs for the renovation of the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial, 1936-1937. The house is located at 239 Arch Street in Philadelphia.

Finding Aid/Index:

Printed finding aid available at the Architectural Archives. For electronic finding aid see Web Link.

This collection is indexed in Philadelphia Architects and Buildings, a searchable database of architectural research materials.

Cited as:

Architectural Drawings for the Betsy Ross House, The Architectural Archives, University of Pennsylvania.

Access Restriction:

Collection available for research by appointment only.

Online:

Finding aid (PDF)

Philadelphia Architects and Buildings