4. Specifications and contracts for the Hall of the College of Physicians, 1862-1863
File — Box: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection, including minutes, reports, correspondence,
construction specifications, contracts, and related
material, documents the work of the Building Committee,
1861-1864, and the construction of the Hall of the College
of Physicians of Philadelphia. Most of this material was
produced by Isaac Hays, chairman of the committee.
Notable items include the Building Committee's minute book, 24 February 1862-2 February 1864, which contains details of all alterations to the construction plans and decisions of the Committee on matters of interior design and furnishing; the final report of the Committee, 2 February 1864, containing a lengthy history of the College's decision to build and fund raising efforts; a deed poll, dated 20 May 1863 and signed by Mary W. A. Mütter, attesting to her satisfaction with the building; and correspondence with architect James H. Windrim and local contractors, including Michael Errickson, concerning estimates and costs of the work.
Notable items include the Building Committee's minute book, 24 February 1862-2 February 1864, which contains details of all alterations to the construction plans and decisions of the Committee on matters of interior design and furnishing; the final report of the Committee, 2 February 1864, containing a lengthy history of the College's decision to build and fund raising efforts; a deed poll, dated 20 May 1863 and signed by Mary W. A. Mütter, attesting to her satisfaction with the building; and correspondence with architect James H. Windrim and local contractors, including Michael Errickson, concerning estimates and costs of the work.
Dates
- 1862-1863
Extent
From the Collection: .4 Linear feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Building Committee (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
Contact:
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
