Londino Stone Company records, 1960-2004, bulk 1990s
Collection context
- Creator:
- Londino Stone Co
- Extent:
- 300 rolls approximate and 6 document boxes 6 linear feet of drawings and papers : 6 archives boxes,
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This collection includes original and reprographic drawings, black and white and color photographs, and office papers relating to the designs and operations of the Londino Stone Company between circa 1960 and 2004.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Londino Stone Company was established in 1910 in the Bronx, New York. The company designs and manufatures concrete, cast-stone, wood, and metal furniture, equipment, and structures primarily for outdoor use in parks and playgrounds. They have supplied benches, chess tables, and other park and playground equipment for the City of New York since the 1950s.
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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Columbia University is providing access to the materials in the Library's collections solely for noncommercial educational and research purposes. The unauthorized use, including, but not limited to, publication of the materials without the prior written permission of Columbia University is strictly prohibited. All inquiries regarding permission to publish should be submitted in writing to the Director, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. In addition to permission from Columbia University, permission of the copyright owner (if not Columbia University) and/or any holder of other rights (such as publicity and/or privacy rights) may also be required for reproduction, publication, distributions, and other uses. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of any item and securing any necessary permissions rests with the persons desiring to publish the item. Columbia University makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the materials or their fitness for a particular purpose.
- Preferred citation:
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Londino Stone Company Records. Located in the Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.
- 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