This series consists of architectural and mechanical drawings of the 1915 renovation of the "State House" building, located on Eagle Street in Albany, New York, for use by the New York State Court of Appeals. The plans show structural alterations; additions; and heating, sanitary, and electrical modifications.
Creator
New York (State). Office of General Services. Design and Construction
Access Restrictions
Documents relating to existing facilities may be withheld under FOIL sect. 87.2(f) ("if disclosed could endanger the life or safety of any person").
Architectural and mechanical drawings of the State Education Building
Series Number
B1506
Summary
The series consists of architectural and mechanical drawings of the State Education Department building located on Washington Avenue in Albany, New York. The original drawings were made by the architectural firm of Palmer and Hornbostel on February 10, 1908, but were revised up until approximately March 11, 1911. The drawings include elevations; floor plans; heating, ventilating, and electrical wiring diagrams; and plumbing system and fixture drawings.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department
Access Restrictions
Access may be restricted by Freedom of Information Law (FOIL, Public Officers Law Art. 6), section 86.5 and 87.2(i) (critical infrastructure; "if disclosed could endanger the life or safety of any person").
New York State New Capitol Commission specifications of new State Capitol
Series Number
B1628
Summary
This series consists of the general bill of specifications for the construction of the new State Capitol building, signed by the architect, Thomas Fuller. Included are specifications for ironwork; stonework; brick and plaster work; carpentry; plumbing; and wrought ironwork.
Creator
New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Building plans and drawings for the New York State Idiot Asylum
Series Number
B1643
Summary
An 1851 law provided for the state to undertake the care and teaching of "idiots" (the contemporary term for people with certain developmental disabilities). The New York State Asylum for Idiots, with a capacity for 100 residents, was completed on August 10, 1855. The series consists of 19th century watercolor renderings and pencil and ink drawings of the original building. The asylum was the first public facility in the nation for the care and treatment of persons with mental retardation.
Creator
Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series, a "Map of Capitol Park Albany N.Y," is a combination location map and site plan and includes several profiles and one diagram of landscaping work planned for Capitol Park during construction of the State Capitol. Apparently prepared by George L. Schillner, the map shows the Capitol building, the Capitol Park grounds, surrounding streets, driveways, access points, locations of water pipes, hose hydrants, catch basins, tile drains from the basins, and specifications for area and protecting walls.
Creator
New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.