Sketchbook, 1806-1812.

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Sketchbook, 1806-1812.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191259596

This collection consists of Alexander Parris' sketchbook, for the period 1806 to 1812, with a folder of negative and positive photostats of its content. The book is a portfolio of architectural designs, including the Portland Church, 1807, the Governor of Virginia's House in Richmond, 1811-1812, Commodore Edward Preble's (1761-1807) house in Portland, 1807-1808, and the Portland Bank Building, 1807. The book also contains sketches of dogs, a list of books Parris planned to read, and names of famous architects.

1 v. (64 p.) ; octavo.1 folder (56 items) ; oversize.

Gadsden Public Library

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Gadsden Public Library

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Parris, Alexander, 1780-1852

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Engineer and architect. From the description of Letter, 1812 Nov. 12, Boston, to Jonathan Richards, New York. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 190870981 Alexander Parris (1780-1852), architect and builder, began as an apprentice to a carpenter in Pembroke, Me., and worked as an architect in Portland, Me., before his enlistment as captain of a company of engineers during the War of 1812. Afterwards, Parris settled in Boston, where he performed his most important work, ...