Abraham H. Albertson scrapbook, 1908-1961.

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Abraham H. Albertson scrapbook, 1908-1961.

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The Abraham H. Albertson scrapbook consists of a single scrapbook, as well as a separate box of architectural periodicals in which Albertson's buildings appear. The scrapbook contains clippings about Albertson, buildings, architecture, bidding, and the American Institute of Architects, as well as a chart of the Building Code Commission, and an evaluation from the Federal Housing Administration. The Northern Life building and St. Joseph's Catholic Church feature prominently in the scrapbook. The scrapbook also includes a box of periodicals, mostly architectural journals which feature buildings that Albertson designed. Titles include the American Architect, Architect and engineer, the Architect, Buildings and building management, Beauty in walls of architectural concrete, Building review, and L'artisan liturgique.

1.21 cubic feet (1 v. and 1 box)

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University of Washington. Libraries

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