Buildings and grounds collection, 1755-2007 [Bulk Dates: 1880-2000].

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Buildings and grounds collection, 1755-2007 [Bulk Dates: 1880-2000].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/472464313

This collection contains materials relating to Columbia University's buildings and grounds on its three main campuses (Park Place, 49th Street & Madison Avenue and Morningside Heights) as well as other real estate used by the University, such as the Medical Center at 168th Street, Lamont-Doherty, and Baker Field in upper Manhattan. It contains floor plans and correspondence relating to the construction and maintenance of buildings. It also contains information about Columbia University's grounds: gates, walkways, outdoor sculpture, and landscaping. The collection includes maps, press clippings, photographs, and administrative reports. The bulk of the materials consist of specific files of information for buildings on the Morningside Heights campus.

14.7 linear ft. (35 document boxes).

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7577865

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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