William F. Lamb reference photographs, 1900
Collection context
- Creator:
- Lamb, William F., 1883-1952
- Extent:
- 247 photographs
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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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:
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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 EĢcole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France.
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.
- Preferred citation:
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William F. Lamb reference photographs. Located in the Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library.
- 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