Improvement of Independence Hall, group of buildings, Philadelphia, Pa, survey & restoration of Old City Hall, Independence Square, Philadelphia, Penna.. [graphic] / John P. B. Sinkler, City architect, 825 City Hall, [Philadelphia, Pa.] ; Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects.

Format:

Image

Author/Creator:

Sinkler, John P. B.

Contributor:

Caven, Frank H.

Sinkler, John P. B.

American Institute of Architects. Philadelphia Chapter

Visual Materials Collection (Athenaeum of Philadelphia)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

city halls--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.

historic buildings--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.

Independence Square (Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa.).

Old City Hall (Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa.)--Restorations--1918-1921.

Local Subjects:

Independence Square (Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa.).

Old City Hall (Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa.)--Restorations--1918-1921.

Physical Description:

18 drawings : ink on linen ; 108 x 125 cm. or smaller.

8 photomechanical reproductions : mixed media ; 68 x 105.5 cm. or smaller

Contained In:

American Institute of Architects. Philadelphia Chapter. Archives.

Place of Publication:

1918, 1921.

Notes:

Drawing no. 22(9/10/21) is a revised drawing which supersedes sheet no. 22 "Detail of steel truss". It has not creator identification. Survey drawings, nos. 1-3 have the Sinkler title block and survey title "Survey for the restoration of Old City Hall, Independence Square, Philadelphia, Penna.", but no AIA identification. All other drawings have the Sinkler title block, including the work no. 421, plus the additional title and creator identification at bottom center "Restoration of Old City Hall, Independence Square, Philadelphia, Penna., Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects." This appears to indicate a joint sponsorship of the project between the AIA and the City of Philadelphia. This set includes drawing nos. 1-19, 21-24.

Some drawings are undated, dated drawings show the date "3/11/[19]18", except I-22A which is dated 9-10-21 and replaces an earlier sheet no. 22.

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 were given to the Athenaeum of Philadelphia in 1986.

Related Work:

Sinkler, John P. B. Survey for the restoration of Old City Hall, Independence Square, Philadelphia, Penna.

American Institute of Architects. Philadelphia Chapter Restoration of Old City Hall, Independence Square, Philadelphia, Penna.