Facility plans and specifications, [ca. 1854].

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Facility plans and specifications, [ca. 1854].

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Resolves 1854, c 52 authorized the establishment of a State Reform School for Girls through a commission of three gubernatorial appointees to prepare plans and estimates of buildings for the institution. The facility, established formally by St 1855, c 442 and renamed State Industrial School for Girls per St 1856, c 60, was completed and opened at Lancaster in 1856. Series consists of facility plans by architect Jonathan Preston.

8 items including 6 technical drawings (1 folder ; 61 x 67 cm.)

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