Lewis, Nelson Peter, 1856-1924

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City planner Nelson P. Lewis served as chief engineer of Brooklyn, New York from 1902-1920. He wrote The Planning of the Modern City, 1916. In May 1921 he became Director of the Physical Survey of the Regional Plan of New York and Its Environs.

From the guide to the Nelson Peter Lewis papers, 1881-1942, 1896-1925 (bulk), (Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library)

City planner.

Nelson P. Lewis served as chief engineer of Brooklyn, New York from 1902-1920. He wrote THE PLANNING OF THE MODERN CITY, 1916. In May 1921 he became Director of the Physical Survey of the Regional Plan of New York and Its Environs.

From the description of Nelson Peter Lewis papers, 1896-1925. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64071770

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creatorOf Lewis, Nelson Peter, 1856-1924. Nelson Peter Lewis papers, 1896-1925. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Nelson Peter Lewis papers, 1881-1942, 1896-1925 (bulk) Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn Nolen, John, 1869-1937. John Nolen papers, 1890-1938, 1954-1960. Cornell University Library
referencedIn John Nolen papers, 1890-1938, 1954-1960. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
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Birth 1856

Death 1924

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