William and Catherine Cass house (Staten Island, New York). Crimson Beech / Frank Lloyd Wright, 1956-2003
Collection context
- Creator:
- Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959 and Marshall Erdman & Associates
- Extent:
- 1 album and 59 architectural drawings
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The colleciton includes one album created by the Cass family about Crimson Beech and 59 working drawings used for the construction of the dwelling. The album includes photographs of the exterior and interior of the house, the "Erdman Homes Standard Specifications & Package Content" document, clippings, and 4 architectural drawings by D. Korves. The working drawings were produced by Marshall Erdman & Associates and are primarily technical drawings.
- Biographical / historical:
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William and Catherine Cass house is a Marshall Erdman Prefab House located in Staten Island, New York. The Erdman Prefab houses were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and manufactured by the Wisconsin-based Marshall Erdman & Associates. The Cass House, also known as Crimson Beech (named after the Copper Beech tree on the property), was erected in 1959 and is an Erdman Prefab #1 with a standard carport. It is one of only three Frank Lloyd Wright works in New York City.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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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:
- 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