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Independence Hall, Phila., Pa., restoration [graphic] / T. Mellon Rogers, architect in charge, S.W. Cor. 5th & Chestnut St., Phila., Pa.
Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Visual Materials RTM*001*003. AIA
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- Format:
- Image
- Author/Creator:
- Rogers, T. M. (T. Mellon)
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Public buildings--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
- historic buildings--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
- Independence National Memorial Park (Philadelphia, Pa.).
- Independence Hall (Independence National Memorial Park, Philadelphia, Pa.)--Restorations--1896-1989.
- Local Subjects:
- Independence National Memorial Park (Philadelphia, Pa.).
- Independence Hall (Independence National Memorial Park, Philadelphia, Pa.)--Restorations--1896-1989.
- Physical Description:
- 3 drawings : ink on linen ; 54 x 90 cm. overall or smaller
- 11 photomechanical reproductions : blueprints ; 72 x 150.5 cm. overall or smaller.
- Contained In:
- American Institute of Architects. Philadelphia Chapter. Archives.
- Place of Publication:
- 1897.
- Notes:
- Drawing no. RTM*001*001 is copyrighted Apr. 13, 1897, no. 23092. Drawing nos. RTM*001*002-*003 are copyrighted Apr. 13, 1897, no. 23090.
- Several drawings have approval signatures: [1] Chas. J. Warwick, Mayor [2] A.S. Eisenhower, Chief of Bureau of City Property. [3] Wm. C. Haddock, Chief, Bureau of Bldg. Inspection "Satisfactory as to construction". [4] Frank M. Riter(?), Director of Public Safety, with approval dates in Mar. or September. Some drawings have Eisenhower's signature only.
- Form of architect's name also given as T.M. Rogers. Architect's address varies, given on drawing RTM*001*001 as 1007 Walnut St., Phila. & Devon, Chester Co., Pa. and on drawing RTM*001*011 simply as Independence Hall.
- Forms part of: American Institute of Architects. Philadelphia Chapter. Archives.
- Local Notes:
- Athenaeum copy: Previously housed at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, the Archives of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects was given to the Athenaeum of Philadelphia in 1986.
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