New York State Capitol competition drawings and construction photographs 3460559Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library

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 Preferred Citation

New York State Capitol competition drawings and construction photographs. Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, New York, N.Y.

 Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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.

 Acquisition

This collection was acquired by Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library in 1978.

 Other Finding Aids

Electronic inventory is available in the Dept. of Drawings and Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library.

 Scope and Content

Included in this collection are nineteen albumen photographs and one lithographic print of architectural drawings submitted by architects for the competition to design the New York State Capitol building in Albany, circa 1866-1870. Competing architects and architectural firms represented here include Adams & Worthen, Louis Burger, Fuller & Gilman, Fuller & Laver, Schulze & Schoen, and several unidentified architects. Of note are drawings for the New York State Capitol by Louis Burger and Schulze & Schoen bearing inscriptions to Obadiah B. Latham, a member of the Capitol Commission. Also included are nine photographs showing construction in progress on the Capitol between July and September, 1869. Photographs of competition drawings by Schulze & Schoen for the Iowa Capitol, the New York Post Office, and the New York Life Insurance Company Building, as well as an unsigned drawing of the Ohio Capitol building are additionally part of this collection. Several of the images are labeled by the photographer E.S.M. Haines, also practicing as Haines & Wickes, in Albany, New York.

 Scope and Content

Nearly all competition drawings show a three-quarter view emphasizing the main entrance on the east façade , which faces the Hudson River and is the loftiest part pf the building. The land rises as one proceeds along the north and south sides to the west façade.

 Biographical Notes

Adams & Worthen, architects and engineers, N.Y.C.

 Biographical Notes

Julius W. Adams (fl. 1866- ) and William W. Worthen (fl. 1865- ). Only Worthen is listed in Wilson's New York Business Directory for 1865/1866. In the 1866/1867 volume, they are both listed at 128 Broadway. In Trow's New York Directory for 1867/1868, Adams still appears at 128 Broadway, while Worthen has moved to 482 Broadway. In Wilson's New York Business Directory for 1868/1869, Worthen still appears at 482 Broadway, but Adams is listed at 63 Williams St. Both men are classified as civil engineers in the directories.

 Biographical Notes

Paul Schulze (circa 1827-1897) and Paul F. Schoen (fl. 1866- ).

 Biographical Notes

Neither Schulze nor Schoen appears in Wilson's New York Business Directory for 1865/1866. In the volume for 1866/1867, Paul F. Schoen is listed but not Schulze. In Trow's New York Directory for 1867/1868, both are listed, although not as a partnership, at 88 Wall St. In Wilson's New York Business Directory for 1868/1869, they are listed as partners at 88 Wall St.

 Arrangement

This collection is organized in two series: Competition Drawings and Construction Photographs.

 Processing Information

This collection was processed by Herbert Mitchell, Rare Books LIbrarian, Avery Library, circa 1979.

 Public buildings -- New York (State) -- New York Public buildings -- New York (State) -- Albany Architecture -- Competitions Architecture -- United States -- Designs and plans Architecture -- New York (State) -- New York Architecture -- New York (State) -- Albany New York (State) -- Capital and capitol Drawings (visual works) Photographic prints architectural drawings (visual works) Architects New York State Capitol (Albany, N.Y.) Series I: Competition Photographs"The New Capitol at Albany. Elevation of 23-bay façade."Adams & Worthen1 itemSize: 164 x 228mm; 216 x 317mm, mounted1865-186611Scope and Contents

Image of unsigned watercolor drawing. Inscribed on mount "Adams & Worthen Archts & Engrs 128 Broadway.

Intended new Capitol Building. Perspective view.Burger, Louis1 itemSize: 205 x 380mm; 343 x 533mm, mounted186-12Scope and Contents

Image of unsigned watercolor drawing. Inscribed on mount "To the Honorable O. B. Latham from is Obedt. Servant Louis Berger Architect."

New York State Capitol. Intended new Capitol building. Perspective view.Burger, Louis1 itemSize: 64 x 121mm, top corners rounded; 118 x 184mm, mounted186-13Scope and Contents

Image of unsigned watercolor drawing. Identical to previous entry.

The New Capitol at Albany, N.Y. Perspective view.Fuller & Gilman1 itemSize: 244 x 368mm; 356 x 455mm on publisher's printed mount186-14Scope and Contents

Photographed from the original plan adopted. Image of signed watercolor drawing. Printed on mount "Haines Photo.r Albany."

The New Capitol at Albany, N.Y. Perspective view.Fuller & Gilman1 itemSize: 258 x 375mm; 364 x 466mm, mounted186-15Scope and Contents

A different photograph of number 4, showing the drawing in an unfinished state, added in no. 4 are a staircase on either side of the main entrance, 2 urns and a sculptural group above the pediment at the main entrance and many people; deleted from no. 4 is a partial view of one of the mansard domes at the rear (i.e. west façade) of the building.

New State Capitol at Albany. Plan of principal floor.Fuller & Gilman1 itemSize: 407 x 311 mm; 562 x 460mm, mounted186-16Scope and Contents

Image of unsigned ink and wash drawing. Seems to correspond exactly to nos. 4 and 5.

New State Capitol at Albany. Plan of gallery floor.Fuller & Gilman1 itemSize: 409 x 313 mm; 562 x 471 mm, mounted186-17Scope and Contents

Image of unsigned ink and wash drawing. Seems to correspond exactly to nos. 4 and 5.

The New Capitol at Albany, N.Y. Perspective view.Fuller & GilmanMcAlpine, W. J. [Engineer]1 itemSize: 275 x 378mm, without margins.186-18Scope and Contents

Printed from "The Architect" January 1, 1870. Signed E. Pocock, Architect. Jan 1, 1870." Printed by W. W. Sprague & Company, London, E. C." Augustus Laver (1834-1898).

Study for the New Capitol at Albany. Perspective view.Schulze & Schoen1 itemSize: 213 x 306mm; 342 x 436mm, mounted186-19Scope and Contents

Image of signed watercolor drawing. Signed Schulze & Schoen Archts 88 Wall St. N.Y." Four-floor project, no basement floor.

The New Capitol at Albany. Perspective view.Schulze & Schoen1 itemSize: 101 x 142 cm; 291 x 376mm, mounted186-110Scope and Contents

Image of signed watercolor drawing. Signed "Schulze & Schoen Archts N.Y." Four-floor project, close to no. 9, but with considerable variation in details.

The New Capitol at Albany. Perspective view.Schulze & Schoen1 itemSize: 257 x 338 mm; 48 x 421mm, mounted186-111Scope and Contents

Image of signed watercolor drawing. Signed "Schulze & Schoen Archts 88 Wall St. N.Y." Five-floor project (incl. basement floor); staircase leading to main entrance on first floor, underneath staircase, a carriageway leading to basement entrance.

The New Capitol at Albany. Perspective view.Schulze & Schoen1 itemSize: 184 x 263mm; 235 x 317mm, mounted186-112Scope and Contents

Image of signed (in the negative) watercolor drawing. Signed "Schulze & Schoen Archts 88 Wall St. N.Y." Five-floor project; close to no. 11, but with considerable variation in details.

Design for the New Capitol at Albany, N.Y. Plan of basement.Schulze & Schoen1 itemSize: 184 x 263mm; 235 x 317mm, mounted186-113Scope and Contents

Image of signed ink and wash drawing. Signed "Schulze & Schoen, architects." Corresponds closely to Scheme no. 11, however with variations in the main entrance portico.

Design for the New Capitol at Albany, N.Y. Plan of first floor.Schulze & Schoen1 itemSize: 316 x 255mm; 559 x 356mm, mounted186-114Scope and Contents

Image of signed ink and wash drawing. Signed "Schulze & Schoen, architects." Corresponds closely to Scheme no. 11, however with variations in the main entrance portico.

Design for the New Capitol at Albany, N.Y. Plan of second floor.Schulze & Schoen1 itemSize: 293 x 221mm; 560 x 356mm, mounted186-115Scope and Contents

Image of signed ink and wash drawing. Signed "Schulze & Schoen, architects." Corresponds closely to Scheme no. 11, however with variations in the main entrance portico.

Design for the New Capitol at Albany, N.Y. Plan of third floor.Schulze & Schoen1 itemSize: 295 x 223mm; 559 x 356mm, mounted186-116Scope and Contents

Image of signed ink and wash drawing. Signed "Schulze & Schoen, architects." Corresponds closely to Scheme no. 11, however with variations in the main entrance portico.

State Capitol, Albany, N.Y. Perspective view.Unidentified.1 itemSize: 133 x 214mm; 205 x 255mm, mounted186-117Scope and Contents

Image of unsigned watercolor drawing. Four-floor project (incl. basement) whose most conspicuous feature is a several-story setback structure with a square mansard dome that rises from the center of the building.

The New Capitol at Albany. Perspective view emphasising the north façade.Unidentified.1 itemSize: 268 x 437mm (arched); 347 x 552mm, mounted.186-118Scope and Contents

Image of unsigned watercolor drawing. The four-floor project (incl. basement) with main entrance and portico on the north façade instead of on the east as in all the other designs. A large masonry terrace with arched passageways is attached to the east facade in the present project. A high, rather narrow dome and drum rises above the main entrance.

The New Capitol at Albany. Perspective view.Unidentified.1 itemSize: 195 x 266mm; 263 x 350mm, mounted186-119Scope and Contents

Image of unsigned watercolor drawing. Five-floor project (incl. basement), rather close to no. 18, but with considerable variation in details and lacking the large terrace.

The New Capitol at Albany. Perspective view.Unidentified.1 itemSize: 231 x 356mm; 334 x 453mm, mounted186-120Scope and Contents

Image of unsigned watercolor drawing. Four floors and a low basement floor. The cornice and roof level is virtually flat and unbroken throughout, except for a tall spire that rises above the main entrance.

Series 2: Construction PhotographsCondition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.2 items1869 Jul 07121Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 1. Image taken at 9:30am.

Condition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.1 item1869 Jul 07122Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 1. Image taken at 9:30am.

Condition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.1 item1869 Jul 07123Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 1. Image taken at 9:45am. [sic]

Condition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.1 item1869 Aug 07124Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 2. Image taken at 11:55am.

Condition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.1 item1869 Aug 07125Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 2. Image taken at 11:45am. [sic]

Condition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.1 item1869 Aug 12126Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 3. Image taken at 11:55am.

Condition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.1 item1869 Aug 12127Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 3. Image taken at 11:55am.

Condition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.1 item1869 Sep 06128Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 4. Image taken at 12:00 pm.

Condition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.1 item1869 Sep 06129Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 5. Image taken at 1:10 pm.

Condition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.1 item1869 Sep 06130Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 6. Image taken at 1:45 pm.

Condition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.1 item1869 Sep 06131Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 7. Image taken at 2:00 pm.

Condition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.1 item1869 Sep 06132Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 8. Image taken at 2:15 pm.

Condition of the Work on the New Capitol, at Albany. N.Y.Haines, photographer.1 item1869 Sep 28133Scope and Contents

Photograph no. 8. Image taken at 2:50 pm.