Construction records : for the Lyceum, 1790-1859 (bulk 1839-1840)

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Construction records : for the Lyceum, 1790-1859 (bulk 1839-1840)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29991598

Most of the documents are bills from David Price, W.H. McKnight, and James Phillip concerning building and furnishing the Lyceum. There are also four deeds concerning the acquisition of the property, a fire insurance document, map of the lot and surrounding area, and an agreement to rent an upper room for the library.

1.6 linear ft.

Alexandria Library. Local History / Special Collections (Alexandria, Va.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7281507

Alexandria Library. Local History / Special Collections (Alexandria, Va.)

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Phillip, James.

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McKnight, W. H.

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Lyceum (Alexandria, Va.)

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The Lyceum was built in 1839 for the Lyceum Company, a literary and mind-broadening society, which sponsored lectures by prominent people. The Alexandria Library occupied a room in the building. From the description of Construction records : for the Lyceum, 1790-1859 (bulk 1839-1840) (Alexandria Library). WorldCat record id: 29991598 ...

Price, David.

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