Architecture -- Designs and plans

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Commissioner Idilio Gracia Peña records

Collection REC-0018
Abstract: Idilio Gracia Peña served as the Director of the New York City Municipal Archives from 1978-1989 and Commissioner of the New York City Department of Records and Information Services from 1990-1995. This collection contains the records of his tenure.
Dates: 1961-1995; bulk 1977-1995

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