Morris Lapidus photograph collection, 1929-1992
Collection context
- Creator:
- Lapidus, Morris
- Extent:
- 276 photographs
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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276 photographs of Lapidus' work.
- Biographical / historical:
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Morris Lapidus, 1902-2001, was born in Russia and moved to New York City's Lower East Side in 1903. He received his architecture degree from Columbia University. Lapidus designed stores, hotels, apartment buildings, and stage sets. He is best known for his South Florida hotels, including the Fontainbleau (1954), Eden Roc (1955), and Americana (1956).
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 and to make an appointment, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.
- Terms of access:
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Permission to publish must be obtained in writing from the Director, Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, 1172 Amsterdam Ave., MC 0301, New York, NY 10027.
- Preferred citation:
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Morris Lapidus photograph collection. Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library. Columbia University, New York, NY.
Morris Lapidus photograph collection. Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, New York, N.Y.
- 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