University Hall, built in 1770, reconstructed in 1940, Brown University, Providence, R.I., 1940

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1940

Location Note

Removed from EP005: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection; 85M-01-314-Z-F-0201

GUSN

GUSN-364344

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Description

Booklet detailing the history of University Hall at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, in celebration of its fifth major reconstruction, designed by architectural firm Perry, Shaw & Hepburn. Interior and exterior photographs depict how University Hall looked throughout history and after its reconstruction. Published by Brown University. Printed by The Akerman-Standard Co., based in Providence, Rhode Island. Photographs included were taken by H. Raymond Ball, George C. Henderson, and James Franklin Fish.

Details

Descriptive Terms

universities (buildings)
university and college buildings
halls (interior spaces)
photographs
Georgian (British Renaissance-Baroque style)
histories
business (commercial function)
printed ephemera
booklets

Physical Descrption

1 booklet : illustrations ; 10 7/8 x 8 1/2 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP001.12.002.005.276

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Record Details

Originator

Brown University (Publisher)
Akerman-Standard Co. (Printer)

Material Type

printed ephemera
booklets

Other Organizations

Brown University
Akerman-Standard Co.
Perry, Shaw & Hepburn

Subjects

University Hall
School
Architectural photography
Georgian

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Removed from EP005: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection; 85M-01-314-Z-F-0201

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