William F. Lamb reference photographs, 1900

Collection context

Creator:
Lamb, William F., 1883-1952
Extent:
247 photographs
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This collection contains 247 photographs from William F. Lamb's reference files. The photographs were originally arranged into 4 albums entitled "A: Interiors, Ceilings, and Vaults" "B: Miscellaneous" "C: Details" and "D: Details and Wood." The images primarily detail Italian architecture in Rome, Florence, Siena, Venice and Vatican City.

Biographical / historical:

William F. Lamb was an architect in the firm Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and served as the principle designer of the Empire State Building. He studied architecture at Columbia University's School of Architecture and at the EĢcole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France.

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.

Preferred citation:

William F. Lamb reference photographs. Located in the Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library.

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:
avery-drawings@columbia.edu