Records, [ca. 1881-1954].

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Records, [ca. 1881-1954].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155462172

The bulk of these records consists of architectural drawings, plans and details of greenhouses and conservatories including some plans of their heating systems, 1881-1954. Drawings of related structures include solariums, aviaries, studios for artists and film makers, sewerage system sludge beds, and some landscape designs are included. The company's major clients were estate owners in the lower Hudson River Valley and included Jay Gould, but clients were also located in many states and some foreign countries. Included are the New York Botanical Garden, Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, the Palm House at Kew Gardens (England), and the conservatory at Belle Isle, Detroit. Business records include correspondence, 1881-1928 (incomplete), daybooks, journals, cashbooks, sales ledgers, time books pay books, purchase ledgers, ca. 1881-1930, and greenhouse and conservatory advertising illustrations, ca. 1913-1954.

ca. 62 linear ft, ca. 1500 folios architectural drawings.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6873720

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