Great Georgian Houses of America drawings, 1932-1937

Collection context

Creator:
Architects' Emergency Committee
Extent:
500 drawings
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Original drawings for published series containing illustrations of facades, floor plans, interiors and decorative details from 77 of America's most beautiful homes representing the Georgian era (1714-1830).

Biographical / historical:

Committee organized by Julian Clarence Levi to combat the rising unemployment of draftsmen and apprentice architects during the American depression. In 1932, trained architects and draftsmen began producing measured drawings of the plans, plats, elevations, and details of America's historic houses, which appeard in Great Georgain Houses.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.

Location of this collection:
300 Avery Hall
1172 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers are encouraged to request materials at least one month in advance. You will receive an email from the department within 2-3 business days confirming your request and currently available appointment times. Requests are limited to 8 boxes per day (or equivalent), with a maximum of 5 boxes for off-site materials, 5 folders of drawings, or 5 rolls or tube boxes.
Contact:
avery-drawings@columbia.edu