Specifications and letters for Rebuilding Pier 13, East River, 1878-1884

Collection context

Extent:
1 folder
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Specifications document, 6 pages in manuscript, 12 x 8 inches, 1882; Letter to David Whipple offering to sell pier rights, 1878; Letter from Whipple to wife concerning pier, 1884.

Biographical / historical:

Manhattan's Pier 13 extended into the East River at the end of Wall Street, and played its part in New York's long port history. It was demolished in 2007.

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.

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