Name/Title
The Georgian Period: A Collection of Papers Dealing with "Colonial" or XVIII-Century Architecture in the United States, Together with References to Earlier Provincial and True Colonial WorkEntry/Object ID
2009.006.1Description
Illustrated with 125 full-page reproductions of measured drawings, and 32-full-page photographic views, together with 116 miscellaneous illustrations in the text. Includes a chronology of American buildings (1632-1826) and alphabetical chronological tabulation.
St. Michael's Church and St. Philip's Church are described, and includes illustration of the Custom House (Old Exchange Building).
Volume 1, parts 1-4.
1 v. : ill., plates ; 37 cm.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation LibraryAcquisition
Accession
2009.006.Source or Donor
DeCosta, EmilyAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Given in Memory of Herbert A. DeCosta, Jr., by Mrs. Emily S. DeCostaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Architecture, Georgian, Architecture, ColonialBook Details
Author
Ware, William Rotch, 1848-1917Publisher
American Architecture and Building News CompanyPlace Published
City
BostonLocation
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaDate Published
1899Call No.
NA707 .G3 1899Notes
Copy No.: 0Location
Location
Shelf
Archives E-11Room
Margaretta P. Childs ArchivesBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Location
Container
Oversize Box 2Shelf
Books, BooksRoom
Margaretta P. Childs ArchivesBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentLocation
Container
Oversize Box 2Shelf
Archives E-7, Archives E-7Room
Margaretta P. Childs ArchivesBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Several plates were cut out of the book and are missing.General Notes
Note
Notes: The book had been given to Mr. DeCosta by Augustus E. Constantine, Charleston architect. The book had been re-bound.
Edited by William Rotch Ware.
Several plates are missing; appear to have been cut out of the book.
Includes index of text and illustrations.Created By
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January 22, 2009Updated By
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October 25, 2023