Construction projects -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject Source: Local sources
Brooklyn Bridge drawings and plans
Collection REC-0010
Abstract:
The Brooklyn Bridge was built over a thirteen year span beginning in 1869. This extensive collection contains the architectural plans and drawings created during the design, planning and construction stages for the suspension bridge by Civil Engineer, John Augustus Roebling, and includes drawings by his son Washington A. Roebling. The bridge officially opened in 1883.
Dates:
1869-1981; bulk 1869-1950
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Department of Buildings architectural drawings and plans for Lower Manhattan
Collection REC-0074
Abstract:
The Department of Buildings requires the filing of applications and supporting material for permits to construct or alter buildings in New York City. This collection contains the plans and drawings filed with the Department of Buildings between 1866-1978, for the buildings on all 958 blocks of Lower Manhattan, from the Battery to 34th Street, as well as a small quantity of material for blocks outside that area.
Dates:
circa 1866-1978
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Department of Housing Preservation and Development image collection
Collection REC-0022
Abstract:
This collection consists of materials created by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Materials are primarily visual in nature and relate to the agency's programs and events and their work in affordable and supportive housing. Material includes, negatives, slides, photographic prints, press releases, agendas, contacts sheets, memoranda, pamphlets.
Dates:
1961-2012
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Mayor William O’Dwyer records
Collection REC-0014
Abstract:
William O’Dwyer was the 100th Mayor of New York City from 1946-1950. This collection predominantly contains the material generated by the daily workings of the Office of the Mayor during his administration.
Dates:
1917-1964; bulk 1946-1950
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Subject Term Details
- Topical
- Construction projects
- Geographic
- New York (State)
- Geographic
- New York
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- Bennett, John J. (John James), 1894-1967 (1)
- Dewey, Thomas E. (Thomas Edmund), 1902-1971 (1)
- Impellitteri, Vincent R. (Vincent Richard), 1900-1987 (1)
- Manhattan (New York, N.Y.). Bureau of Buildings (1)
- Manhattan (New York, N.Y.). Department of Buildings (1)
- Moses, Robert, 1888-1981 (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Board of Trustees of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Bridges (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Buildings (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Highways (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Housing Preservation and Development (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Housing and Buildings (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Plant and Structures (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Public Works (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Transportation (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Fire Department. Bureau of Inspection of Buildings (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Housing and Development Administration (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Mayor's Committee for the Commemoration of the Golden Anniversary of the City of New York (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Office of the Mayor (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Tenement House Department (1)
- New York (N.Y.). Transportation Administration (1)
- New York (State). Legislature (1)
- New York (State). Office of the District Attorney (Kings County) (1)
- New York Bridge Company (1)
- O'Dwyer, William, 1890-1964 (1)
- Roebling, Emily Warren, 1843-1903 (1)
- Roebling, John Augustus, 1806-1869 (1)
- Roebling, Washington Augustus, 1837-1926 (1)
- Tammany Hall (Political organization) (1)
- Tammany Society, or Columbian Order (New York, N.Y.) (1)
- United Nations (1)