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Alterations and additions to residence of Arthur E. Newbold, Esq., Laverock, Penna., Garden loggia and swimming pool [graphic] / Mellor, Meigs & Howe, registered architects, 205 S. Juniper, Philadelphia, Pa.

Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Visual Materials MMH206*001
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Format:
Image
Author/Creator:
Mellor, Meigs & Howe.
Contributor:
Newbold, Arthur E., client.
Visual Materials Collection (Athenaeum of Philadelphia)
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
country houses--Pennsylvania--Laverock.
garden structures--Pennsylvania--Laverock.
Swimming pools--Pennsylvania--Laverock.
Architecture, American--History--20th century--Designs and plans.
Architecture, American.
Laverock (Pa.).
Arthur E. Newbold Residence (Laverock, Pa.)--Alterations & additions. Swimming pool--1928.
Local Subjects:
Laverock (Pa.).
Arthur E. Newbold Residence (Laverock, Pa.)--Alterations & additions. Swimming pool--1928.
Genre:
Architectural drawings -- American.
Ink drawings.
Physical Description:
1 drawing : ink on linen ; 72.7 x 105 cm.
Contained In:
Meigs, Arthur I. The Arthur I. Meigs collection of architectural graphics & records, including works from the offices of Mellor & Meigs (1906-1916), Mellor, Meigs & Howe (1916-1928), and Mellor & Meigs (1928-1940).
Place of Publication:
Feb. 2, 1928.
Notes:
Drawing no. 206/1A.
Firm account book [3] "Mc-P" has the entry "Arthur E. Newbold, Jr., Esq. Swimming pool, bath house, garden development, etc. 1927-28. no. 149." Note that while the project description corresponds with the drawing, the commission numbers do not match. The account books do not give a commision no. 206 for any Newbold property, but give two entries for commission no. 149.
Made and traced by E.H.W.
Images include plans, elevations and sections of the garden wall and pergola between the Wisteria Room and the north pavilion of the arcade.
Forms part of: Meigs, Arthur I. The Arthur I. Meigs collection of architectural graphics & records, including works from the offices of Mellor & Meigs (1906-1916), Mellor, Meigs & Howe (1916-1928), and Mellor & Meigs (1928-1940).
Local Notes:
Athenaeum copy: Gift of Meigs family,
Cited in:
Laverty, v.1, p. 149, MMH206/001

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