Architectural records of John M. Van Osdel, 1856-1865.

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Van Osdel, John M., 1811-1892. Architectural records of John M. Van Osdel, 1856-1865.

Architectural records of John M. Van Osdel, 1856-1865.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/718737211

Account books (vol. 1: 1856-1868, vol. 2: 1868-1886, vol. 3: 1886-1900) containing job records of Van Osdel, who was considered the first Chicago architect. Volumes list kinds of work performed for each job; names of contractors, painters, plumbers, prices, and payments; sometimes includes sketch of floorplan. Volumes 1 & 2 include dwellings and hotels, the McCormick and Reaper Blocks, addition to the Court House, etc. Volume 3 also incudes apartment buildings, factories, and office buildings and the use of "fireproof construction."

1 linear ft. (3 v.)1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Reader-use copy of vol. 1).1 microfilm reel : neg. ; 35 mm. (Camera negative of vol. 1).

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