Warren & Wetmore architectural drawings and photographs, 1889-1938.

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Warren & Wetmore architectural drawings and photographs, 1889-1938.

This collection contains architectural photographs, drawings, and records related to the architectural projects and designs of Warren & Wetmore, principally in the United States, but also representing commissions in Canada, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, the bulk of architectural drawings produced by the firm are no longer extant. Additionally, this collection holds a variety of photographs and other records used as reference materials in the course of Warren & Wetmore's professional work. Lastly, a small group of student and personal papers and photographs from Whitney Warren completes the collection.

.75 linear foot of papers.3394 photographs.332 drawings.(30 portfolio boxes, 28 phase boxes, 10 clamshell boxes 2 manuscript boxes, 1 flatfile drawer).

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