William Ballard Preston architectural plan, circa 19th century.

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William Ballard Preston architectural plan, circa 19th century.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122467749

An architectural plan (1/10 inch to one foot scale) of a "manager's house" for a plantation showing the front and side view of a two-story house with a view of each floor plan and fireplace, including the dimensions of each. On the verso are listed the construction materials required, headed by the name "W. Preston" and followed by the name of the builder, Amos A. Cox.

1 item ; 26 x 43 cm.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6725071

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Cox, Amos A.

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Preston, William Ballard, 1805-1862

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The "W. B. Preston" listed on the architectural plan is believed to be William Ballard Preston (1805-1862), representative from Virginia to the United States Congress and later to the Confederate States Congress until his death. From the description of William Ballard Preston architectural plan, circa 19th century. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122467749 William Ballard Preston was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on 29 November 1805. A prominent lawye...