First floor plan of the residence of W. M. Nutting. Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot. Built in 1888 for the John Claudius and Calista (Morse) Nutting family, and given to Carleton College in 1970 by their granddaughters. Contemporary newspaper reports referred to the house as one of the finest in the city. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 due to its status as the only remaining example of a brick home of this size and period in Northfield.
Architectural blueprint for the original 1916 construction of the St. Paul Library's Saint Anthony Park Library, one of the three Carnegie Libraries built in St. Paul. Charles Hausler was St. Paul's first City Architect (1914-1923).
The new observatory opens in 1887; it is named for Charles M. Goodsell in 1891. Foundation plan of Goodsell Observatory. Scale: 1/4 inch equals to one foot.
Architectural drawing (ink on linen) showing the framing plan for the first floor of the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota. Built in 1892, it is also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Scale: 1/8 inch equals 1 foot.
Architectural drawing (ink on linen) showing the framing plan for the roof of the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota. Built in 1892, it is also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Scale: 1/8 inch equals 1 foot.
Architectural drawing (ink on linen) showing the framing plan for the second floor of the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota. Built in 1892, it is also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Scale: 1/8 inch equals 1 foot.
Front elevation of Goodsell Observatory. Scale 1/4 inch equals to foot. The new observatory opened in 1887. It was named for Charles M. Goodsell in 1891.
Northern Pacific Railway, Office of Chief Engineer
Date Created:
1924-09-11
Description:
Architectural drawing (ink on linen) showing the general plan for the platforms and the train sheds for the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota. Built in 1892, it is also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Revised 2-23-1927 Scale: 1 inch equals 40 feet.
The grading plan for Carleton College shows the location between Nevada Street, First Street, and Second Street. Dated April, 1921. Scale 1 inch equals to 40 feet.
The group plan of Carleton College shows: 1) main quadrangle at the left, and 2) women's quadrangle at the right. Drawing number 3, March 1, 1917, received March. 29, 1919. Scale: 1 inch equals to 50 feet.
The group plan shows: 1) main quadrangle at the left, and 2) women's quadrangle at the right. Right top and right bottom corner is torn. Caption on the left top: "Complete scheme of heating to all campus buildings on main and women's quadrangles." Scale: 1 inch equals to 50 feet. Drawing number 3, March 1, 1917.
Group plan of Carleton College was hand-illustrated and drawn. The plan shows: 1) main quadrangle at the left, and 2) women's quadrangle at the right. Right top and right bottom corner were torn. Caption on the left top: Complete scheme of heating to all campus buildings on main and women's quadrangles. Scale 1 inch equals to 50 feet. Drawing no. 3, March 1, 1917. Revised March 29, 1919 & April 25, 1919.
Set of 15 architectural drawings showing both exterior and interior features of Shoemaker Hall on the campus of the State Normal School at St. Cloud (St. Cloud State University) in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The drawings show the plot plan (how the building would be placed on the property), foundation, first, second, third floors, roof, south and west elevations, elevation of doors, lounge, and dining room, as well as details for front entrance, corner bay, porches, second floor window frames, and door frames, and plans for kitchenettes and linen and wardrobe closets. Designed by state architect Clarence H. Johnston (1859-1936), Shoemaker Hall, which was named for alum, faculty member, and president Waite Shoemaker, opened in the fall of 1915 as a women�s dormitory. In 1960, two wings were added to the south side of the 1915 building. The 1915 building was extensively remodeled in 2011.
Set of 12 architectural drawings showing both exterior and interior features of Lawrence Hall on the campus of the State Normal School at St. Cloud (St. Cloud State University) in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The drawings show the north, south, east and west elevations of the building, longitudinal and transverse sections, foundation, first, second, third floors, attic and roof, and detail of the front side of the building and its main entrance. Designed by state architect Clarence H. Johnston (1859-1936), Lawrence Hall, which was named for faculty member and acting president Isabel Lawrence, opened in the fall of 1905 as a women's dormitory. The building was extensively renovated in 2003. It replaced the first Lawrence Hall, which was built in 1885 and destroyed by fire in January 1905.
The original blueprint that details a cross section of the Winona Public Library as viewed from the west. The blueprint, drafted in 1897, indicates drawing number 147-7.
Architectural drawing (ink on linen) showing a longitudinal section facing the ticket office of the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota. Built in 1892, it is also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Scale: 1/8 inch equals 1 foot.
Architectural blueprint for the original 1916 construction of the St. Paul Library's Saint Anthony Park Library, one of the three Carnegie Libraries built in St. Paul. Charles Hausler was St. Paul's first City Architect (1914-1923).
Architectural drawing (pencil on linen) showing main floor plan, heat radiators and room occupancy of the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota built in 1892. Also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Scale: 1/8"" = 1' .
The main floor plan for the Chapel, including main floor plans for the Y. M. C. A. building and administration building. Scale: 1/16 inches equals one foot.
The main floor plan of Goodsell Observatory. Scale 1/4 inch equals per foot. The new observatory opened in 1887. It was named for Charles M. Goodsell in 1891.
plat; 50 to 55 avenues west; streets; West Duluth; Alger Smith Lumber Mill and Dock; Duluth Short Line Railway; Northern Pacific Railway; Wisconsin Central Railway; Polk Street
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Set of 12 architectural drawings showing both exterior and interior features of Brainard Hall on the campus of the St. Cloud State Teachers College (St. Cloud State University) in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The drawings show the plot plan (how the building would be placed on the property), foundation, basement, and first floor, detailed floor construction, north, south, east, and front elevation views, front elevation of east and west wings, lounge and ends of building, cross sections and longitudinal views of sections of the buildings, including fireplaces, walls, and cupolas on top of wings and lounge (which includes a clock), detail views of lounge and dormitory entrance, and details of the truss.
Designed by architects Polivka and McMahon, the building was constructed and opened in the early 1940s, then used by the National Youth Administration, a branch of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). In 1947, the building reopened as a men's dormitory for St. Cloud State and renamed Brainard Hall in honor of faculty member and acting president Dudley Brainard. Brainard Hall closed in 1958 and was demolished in 1960.
Set of seven architectural drawings showing both exterior and interior features of Riverview on the campus of the State Normal School at St. Cloud (St. Cloud State University) in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The drawings show the front elevation (including the exterior color of the building), side elevation, cross section and longitudinal section, basement, first, second floors, attic/roof, detailed views of various parts of building including front entrance. Designed by state architect Clarence H. Johnston (1859-1936), Riverview, which opened in the fall of 1913, initially housed the campus laboratory school. In 1958, the campus laboratory school moved out of Riverview. Since then Riverview has housed classrooms and faculty offices. Riverview was extensively remodeled in 2009.
Set of architectural drawings shows both exterior and interior features of the Nicollet Hotel in St. Peter. The hotel opened in 1873 as the Nicollet House, and was one of the finest hotels in southern Minnesota. Edward P. Bassford was the hotel's architect. The building ceased to be used as a hotel in 1974. Saved from impending demolition following the 1998 tornado in St. Peter, the building survived to become an apartment building, as well as the home of various businesses.
Architectural blueprint for the original 1916 construction of the St. Paul Library's Saint Anthony Park Library, one of the three Carnegie Libraries built in St. Paul. Charles Hausler was St. Paul's first City Architect (1914-1923).
Architectural plan drawing (sepia paper copy of original) showing rearrangements of offices on the second floor of the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota built in 1892. Also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Revisions 1948, 1949 and 1950 Scale: 1/8"" = 1'.
Architectural plan drawing (sepia paper copy of original) showing rearrangements of offices on the main floor of the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota built in 1892. Also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Revisions 1948, 1949 and 1950 Scale: 1/8"" = 1'.
Architectural plan drawing (pencil on paper) showing changes in N.P. occupancy due to alterations of offices on the second floor and main floor of the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota built in 1892. Also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Revisions 1948 and 1949 Scale: 1/8"" = 1'.
Northern Pacific Railway, Office of Chief Engineer
Date Created:
1909-11-23
Description:
Architectural plan drawing (ink on linen) showing rearrangements in the Ladies Toilet, Mens Toilet and Barbershop on the main floor and rearrangements in the Emigrant Toilet on the floor below for the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota built in 1892. Also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Scale: none indicated.
The plan shows the present buildings and future buildings in early years of Carleton College. The present buildings include: Boys' gym, Library, Science, Observatory, and Girls' dormitory. Scale 1/4 inch equals to one hundred feet.
The plan shows railroad tracks, State Road No. 2, First Street to Fifth Street, State Road, etc. Scale 1 inch equals 200 feet. Dated November 18, 1921. Revised for athletic fields, etc. Jan. 18, 1922.
Architectural drawing (ink on linen) showing the plans for the pier (footing) locations for train shed of the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota. Built in 1892, it is also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Scale: 1/8 inch equals 1 foot.
Northern Pacific Railway, Office of Chief Engineer
Date Created:
1924-09-11
Description:
Architectural elevation drawing (ink on linen) showing new dormer and changes on the south side of the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota due to different train sheds. Built in 1892, it is also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Revision dated 2-26-1926 Scale: 1/8 inch equals 1 foot.
Architectural blueprint for the original 1916 construction of the St. Paul Library's Saint Anthony Park Library, one of the three Carnegie Libraries built in St. Paul. Charles Hausler was St. Paul's first City Architect (1914-1923).
Harold H. Crawford designed this "Scottish Cottage" as a summer home for Dr. Donald C. Balfour. The architectural drawing shows the elevations of the house.
Harold H. Crawford designed this "Scottish Cottage" as a summer home for Dr. Donald C. Balfour. The architectural drawing shows the elevations of the house.
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for the Masonic Temple in Tracy, Minnesota. The architectural rendering was a presentation drawing for a client.
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for the Hayfield Presbyterian Church in Hayfield, Minnesota. The architectural rendering was a presentation drawing for a client.
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for Central School in Rochester, Minnesota. The architectural drawing was a presentation drawing for a bond referendum.
The original blueprint that details the south exterior side of the Winona Public Library. The blueprint, drafted in 1897, indicates drawing number 147-5.
A sketch for a possible building done by Carleton College architects. Recitation Building (Main Administration Building), looking toward the campus, Carleton College, Northfield, Minn. Dated July 12, 1917.
Architectural blueprint for the original 1916 construction of the St. Paul Library's Saint Anthony Park Library, one of the three Carnegie Libraries built in St. Paul. Charles Hausler was St. Paul's first City Architect (1914-1923).
Architectural drawing (pencil on linen) showing removal of portico of the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota built in 1892, because of 5th Ave Bridge construction. Also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Scale: 1/8"" = 1' .
Architectural plan drawing (pencil on paper) showing reroofing/repairs to roof of the Union Depot, Duluth, Minnesota built in 1892. Also known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, home of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Revision 1954 Scale: 1/8"" = 1'.
Architectural blueprint for the original 1916 construction of the St. Paul Library's Saint Anthony Park Library, one of the three Carnegie Libraries built in St. Paul. Charles Hausler was St. Paul's first City Architect (1914-1923).