Researching History of Buildings in NYC

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Greetings & Happy New!

 

I thought this course through the Municipal Arts Society may be of interest to folks here.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Jill
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From: jha...@mas.org

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Subject: 02.01.12 Researching History of Buildings in NYC

 

The Municipal Art Society of New York

111 West 57th Street

New York, NY 10019

 

 

Course details:

Wednesday nights in February, 5:45-7:30 p.m.

 

February 1, 5:45-7:30 p.m.

The Building Part I - an introduction to the records of the Department of Buildings: new buildings and alteration applications, docket books, index cards, block and lot maps, and the mysteries of the plan desk and the computerized B.I.S. (Building Information System).  

 

February 8, 5:45-7:30 p.m.

The Building Part II & The Client - weaving your way through deeds, directories, obituaries,Who’s Who and local histories.

 

February 15, 5:45-7:30 p.m.

The Architect - using standard texts, guidebooks, periodicals, the Avery Index, and Committee for the Preservation of Architectural Records publications.

 

February 22, 5:45-7:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous Sources - use of photograph collections, maps, New York City archives, libraries and historical society.

 

Meeting in Board Room, Municipal Art Society

111 W. 57th St., 16th Floor

 

*Plus: A Weekday Morning Field Trip - TBD