[New York City building costs account book], 1922-1930

Collection context

Creator:
Brown, Wheelock, Harris, Vought & Co., Inc., Douglas L. Elliman & Co, Maxel Realty Co, and Pease & Elliman
Extent:
1 volume (1 volume of mounted papers + loose papers ; 35 cm)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This volume contains pasted-in accounting sheets of building construction and operational financial costs -- including detailed information about contractors, suppliers, utilities, square footage, and employees -- for a variety of bulding types in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. Buildings are primarily identified by address; a few by name only.

Biographical / historical:

The creator of this account book is Ignatz Roth (1865-1949) and was a builder likely involved in the construction or real estate development field. He may have worked for one or more of the following companies noted in the book : Maxel Realty Co. ; Douglas L. Elliman & Co. Real Estate ; Pease & Elliman ; and Brown, Wheelock, Harris, Vought & Co.

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.

Terms of access:

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.

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:
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