Historic American Buildings Survey, 1934-1992.

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Historic American Buildings Survey, 1934-1992.

Collection comprises 11 folders containing information sheets produced by the Historic American Buildings Survey for 11 Bronx locations (Bartow-Pell Mansion; Ferris Mansion; Francis Mansion; Hunter Island Mansion; Messiah Home for Children; Valentine-Varian Home; Frederick Van Cortlandt Mansion; Fordham Manor Reformed Church; Lorillard Snuff Mill; Fort Schuyler; Marshall House). In addition there are numerous Designation reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission for Bronx locations; and photocopies and newspaper articles concerning Bronx history and historical sites.

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