New York Building Congress Records.

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New York Building Congress Records.

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This collection consists of the administrative, general, and event files of the NYBC. It documents the organization's role in establishing standards for construction through the Building Industry Practices Committee, as well as its important role in New York City legislative issues. The event files cover a variety of activities, from the lavishly produced Christmas shows and "Fun and Frolic" celebrations between the 1930s and 1980s, to the more focused luncheons and forums on key issues that became ... The New York Building Congress (NYBC) is an association representing the construction industry in New York City. Founded in 1921, it now represents 400 organizations totalling over 250,000 skilled workers and professionals. It focuses on supporting sound public policy, promoting productive capital spending, encouraging public/private partnerships, and evaluating the implementation of major government projects in the construction sector. This collection consists of the administrative, general, ...

23.75 linear feet (26 boxes)

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