Bakewell & Brown photograph collection 1897-1933

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Bakewell & Brown photograph collection 1897-1933

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The Bakewell & Brown photograph collection contains images of several major buildings designed by the architectural firm of Bakewell & Brown, including an album of construction progress photographs of Pasadena City Hall. Also pictured are some residences, including Bakewell's own residence, portraits of John Bakewell, and reproductions of John Bakewell's student drawings.

Number of containers: 1 box, 10 oversize folders, 2 albums (ca. 300 photographic prints and 30 drawings); Linear feet: approximately 2

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Bancroft Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6654985

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