Nelson Peter Lewis papers, 1896-1925.

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Nelson Peter Lewis papers, 1896-1925.

Speeches and papers given by Nelson P. Lewis; scrapbooks of news clippings and programs, 1896-1923; scrapbook of reviews of THE PLANNING OF THE MODERN CITY, 1919-1923; professional engineering license, 1921; three illuminated memorial booklets, 1924; copies of THE PLANNING OF THE MODERN CITY, 1916; URBANIZACIʹON, the Spanish edition, 1917-1918; and other books by Nelson P. Lewis.

1 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7908874

Cornell University Library

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Lewis, Nelson Peter, 1856-1924

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City planner Nelson P. Lewis served as chief engineer of Brooklyn, New York from 1902-1920. He wrote The Planning of the Modern City, 1916. In May 1921 he became Director of the Physical Survey of the Regional Plan of New York and Its Environs. From the guide to the Nelson Peter Lewis papers, 1881-1942, 1896-1925 (bulk), (Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library) City planner. Nelson P. Lewis served as chief engineer of...

Regional Plan of New York and Its Environs

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