Building construction and property files, 1900-1969.

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Building construction and property files, 1900-1969.

The series contains the building construction and property files of the State Board of Health from 1900 to 1969. It covers the Board's network of offices and laboratories located in several cities in Florida. Some of the materials pertain to facilities for the isolation of patients with communicable diseases that were constructed by the Board. Included are bids, contracts, blueprints, various deeds, and related correspondence.

1.50 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7340949

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