[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:
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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:
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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:
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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.
- 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.
- 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