Alexander McMillan Welch architectural drawings and papers, 1886-1937

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Series III: Project Files & Specifications

This series consists primarily of project specifications, unless otherwise noted. The series includes papers for the restoration (1910-1917) of the Dyckman House, an 18th century farmhouse in upper Manhattan. New York City based projects are listed first (in alphabetical order) followed by projects outside Manhattan.



Box 1 Folder 1 Bible Teacher's Training School, 541 Lexington Avenue and Private Residence, 135 East 49th Street (New York, N.Y.)

Specifications, notes, correspondence from and notice to Tenement House Department of the City of New York, plan sketches, cost estimates from contractor



Box 1 Folder 3 Dyckman House (New York, N.Y.). Restoration

Correspondence, estimates, specifications



Box 1 Folder 4 Dyckman House (New York, N.Y.). Restoration

Specifications



Box 1 Folder 5 Dyckman House (New York, N.Y.). Restoration

Specifications



Box 1 Folder 6 Florence A. and Edward J. Gillies residence, 32 West 51st Street (New York, N.Y.). Alterations and additions

Specifications



Box 2 Folder 1 Hall apartment house, 636 Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Specifications



Box 2 Folder 2 Hall apartment house, 636 Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Specifications



Box 1 Folder 11 Hall mansion, 12 West 51st Street (New York, N.Y.)

Promotional brochure including plates, plans, and descriptions



Box 1 Folder 7 Hall houses, 12-16 West 86th Street (New York, N.Y.)

Specifications



Box 1 Folder 8 Hall houses, 12-16 West 86th Street (New York, N.Y.)

Specifications, information for bidders, statement of expenses.



Box 1 Folder 9 Hall houses, 12-16 West 86th Street (New York, N.Y.)

Specifications



Box 2 Folder 7 Hall office building, 628 Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Specifications



Box 1 Folder 10 Hall houses, 1014-1015 Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Promotional brochure from William W. Hall, owner.



Box 1 Folder 2 Hall office building, 628 Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.). Dean's Inc. Bakery

Specifications



Box 2 Folder 3 Hôpital Français for the French Benevolent Society (New French Hospital), 350-358 West 34th Street (New York, N.Y.)

Specifications and sketches of mullions.



Box 2 Folder 4 Hôpital Français for the French Benevolent Society (New French Hospital), 350-358 West 34th Street (New York, N.Y.)

Specifications



Box 2 Folder 5 McLean house, 5 East 75th Street (New York, N.Y.)

Specifications



Box 2 Folder 6 Dr. Seth M. Milliken residence, 951 Madison Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Correspondence, specifications, cost estimates, notes and calculations. Includes correspondence with Daniel Chester French. Also includes some information about additions and alterations to Mrs. Rutherford Stuyvesant Estate, Allamuchy, New Jersey.



Box 2 Folder 8 Mrs. M.L. Pike residence, 136 East 61st Street (New York, N.Y.)

Includes cost estimates, estimated payment schedules, receipts, correspondence with contractors and suppliers, notes and sketches. Also includes some information about Rutherford Stuyvesant monument, Tranquility Cemetery, NJ.



Box 2 Folder 10 Schmidt building, 11 East 42nd Street (New York, N.Y.). Storefront

Specifications



Box 6 Folder 10 Willard Parker Hospital, East 16th Street (New York, N.Y.)

Note



Box 2 Folder 14 Washington's Headquarters (North White Plains, N.Y.). Alterations

Description of repairs to roof, specifications list, proposal for bids from the New York City Department of Health, and trade price list for wrought iron slade



Box 2 Folder 11 George L. Slawson mausoleum, Putnam Cemetery (Greenwich, Connecticut)

Specifications



Box 2 Folder 9 Mrs. Rutherford Stuyvesant estate (Allamuchy, New Jersey). "Tranquility Farms." Alterations and addition to residence

Letter from Schoeller & Richter to Welch regarding provision of chestnut seat for park.



Box 2 Folder 13 Mrs. Rutherford Stuyvesant estate (Allamuchy, New Jersey). "Tranquility Farms." Alterations and addition to residence

Photocopied inventory of household effects



Box 2 Folder 12 Rutherford Stuyvesant memorial (Tranquillity, N.J.)

Photocopied inventory of household effects