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Architecture -- Rhode Island -- Newport

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Collection of Rhode Island architecture from the National Park Service, Historic American Buildings Survey records

 Collection
Identifier: 002-03-02
Scope and Contents

The Collection of Rhode Island architecture from the National Park Service Historic American Buildings Survey records contains data sheets, photographs, and architectural drawings related to historical buildings in Rhode Island with the majority located in Providence. The majority of records and images are copies of originals housed at the Library of Congress, however, additional photographic prints by Mary Gowdy of the Providence Preservation Society are included.

Dates: 1934 - 1970; Majority of material found within 1958 - 1962

Harold Mason photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: 031-03
Scope and Contents The Harold Mason Photograph Collection contains photographs and photographic postcards of domestic architecture and architectural elements of structures, specifically doorways, throughout Rhode Island. The bulk of the images are of building exteriors although some interior shots are included. Photographs are both mounted and on photographic postcards. Included in the collection is what is presumed to be the complete set of Providence doorways sold by Harold Mason. The remainder...
Dates: 1910 - 1920