Eight of Nine blueprints from Wyoming grade school building, built in 1938, demolished in the 1980s. The building was a Works Progress Administration project, designed by architect Carl H Buetow, who designed many other WPA public buildings around Minnesota.
The new observatory opens in 1887; it is named for Charles M. Goodsell in 1891. Transverse section of Goodsell Observatory. Scale 1/4 inch equals to foot.
The W. M. Nutting House was located between the Union Street and the Third Street East. The sketch shows the south side of the house. It was built in 1888 for the John Claudius and Calista (Morse) Nutting family, and was 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.
The W. M. Nutting House was located between the Union Street and the Third Street East. The sketch shows the north side of the house. It was built in 1888 for the John Claudius and Calista (Morse) Nutting family, and was 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.
The W. M. Nutting house was located between the Union Street and the Third Street East. The sketch shows the front side of the house. The Nutting family has been associated with Carleton College since its founding. John C. Nutting was a trustee of the College, and through his leadership of the First National Bank, provided a strong link between Carleton and Northfield. The Nutting House was built in 1888 for the family of John Claudius and Calista (Morse) Nutting, and was 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, and as a well-known landmark in the community because of the high regard in which the Nutting Family was held. With an exterior faced in cream brick trimmed with red sandstone, beveled glass and stained glass in various windows, gingerbread-style porches, pocket doors, and extensive use of various hard and soft woods throughout the interior of the 20-room home, it has long been regarded as a treasure in Northfield. The drawing is mounted on cardboard.
Architectural drawing (ink on linen) showing the second floor plan 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.
The gallery floor plan for the Chapel, including second floor plans for the Y. M. C. A. building and administration building. Scale: 1/16 inches equals one foot.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.