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- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Rear Elevation" and "Front Elevation." The drawing (Job 254) consists of red and black ink on linen and shows two elevation views and wall cross-section detail of a proposed 2-story building. The building was designed for "Mr. Con. [Cornelius] J. Murphy, Owner, Detroit, Michigan," included a saloon on the first floor with two apartments on the second floor. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of eight sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect." Some blue, green, and yellow pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details. The building was located at the northwest corner of Elmwood Ave. and Champlain (now E. Lafayette) Street in Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Front Elevation of Residence to Be Erected on Center Ave., Bay City, Mich., by Mr. George Kolb." The drawing (Job 256) consists of red and black ink on linen and shows a view of the front of a proposed 3-story home. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of nine sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect." Some blue, green, and yellow pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details. The house is located on the north side of Center Avenue just west of Trumbull Street.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Plans for a Fire-Proof Comparator Room at Fort Wayne." The drawing (sheet 3 of 3) shows details of "Voigtmann & Co.'s Metallic Box-Frame Window" as well as details of window shutters and a door casing. The plan was "made under the direction of Major W. L. Fisk, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., and E. E. Haskell, Principal Asst. Engineer" at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and is dated February, 1904.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Plans & Sections of a Flank & Adjoining Portion of Curtain & Face, Showing the Intended Masonry of Scarp & Flank Casemates." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows plan and cross-section views of one of the casemates along the fort walls. The views have been drawn at a scale of 1 inch = 8 feet. Two handwritten notes in the upper area of the sheet show "Engineer Department, July 26, 1862. Sent to Capt. Blunt with letter of this date" and "Superseded by drawing sent from Dept. under date of Jany. 10, 1863."
- Date Issued:
- 1862-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One set of architectural drawings of a residential house. The drawings (Job 276) consist of brown and black ink on linen and shows a 3-story, residential house. Some brown pencil shading has also been added in order to highlight the architectural features. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of nine sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," for the "Roney Land Company." The house is located on Hawthorne Road near Lake Shore Boulevard.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Sketch of Fort Wayne Showing the Condition of its Non-Armament, June 30th, 1869, in Response to Circular from Office of the Chief of Engineer, May 25th, 1869." The drawing consists of black ink on heavy tan paper and shows a plan view of the outer walls of the fort. Artillery placement locations are numbered throughout the fort along with short notes concerning the type of construction and existing conditions. A long north arrow line ("true meridian") cuts diagonally across the fort sketch. Two handwritten notes near the upper left corner of the drawing are transcribed as follows: "1. Note. Not a gun is mounted, nor is there a gun carriage at the fort. 2. Note. The circular 'uses high or low traverse stones' - 'High and low' as here used, are somewhat indefinite for 'exact' comprehension. I have therefore given the difference of level between the upper surface of the iron circle on the pintle block and the iron circle on the traverse stones. Now if this does not give the information desired as to the whether traverse stones are high or low, then I respectfully request a response to the cross sections of all the platforms, which must be in the Engineer Department Office, where the 'references' will show whether the traverse stones be high or low when compared with the crest line or terre/plain, and the word, high or low, can then be put in the blanks for which it will be seen I have left room there 'Traverse stones ----- :' U. S. Engr. Office, Detroit, 15th July 1869, T. J. Cram, Col. Engrs., Bvt. Maj. Gen'l."
- Date Issued:
- 1869-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Front Elevation." The drawing (Job No. 255) consists of red and black ink on linen and shows a front elevation view as well as a wall cross-section detail for a proposed 2-story building that has a row of three shops on the first floor and three apartments on the second. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of seven sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," for "Mr. Joseph Hartman, Owner, Detroit, Michigan." Some blue, green, and yellow pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details. A red ink stamp near the lower right corner of the sheet shows "Plans Examined and Approved - Aug. 11, 1913. Department of Buildings, City of Detroit, By H. C. Slater."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Store House, Fort Wayne, Michigan, Office A.A.Q.M. [Acting Assistant Quarter Master], November, 1889." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a transverse cross-section view of the interior structural design of the fort Store House. A cellar plan and end elevation view of the building are also shown. The two-story building has lower (basement/cellar), first floor, and upper levels. Office areas are located at each end of the building. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot. Handwritten text in the lower left corner shows "Frederick D. Griffith, Pvte., Co. G, 23rd Infantry, Draughtsman. Dec., 1889." Printed text in the lower right corner shows "P. E. File Nr. 4477."
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Alley Side Elevation," "Toledo Ave. Elevation," and "Cavalry Avenue Elevation." The drawing (Job 263) consists of black ink on linen and shows front and side elevation views of a proposed 2-story, 12-family apartment building that was designed for "Mr. Martin L. Holzhauser, Owner, Detroit, Michigan." The apartment building was to be located at the southeast corner of Toledo and Cavalry Avenues in Detroit. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of six sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect." A red ink stamp on the lower left edge of the sheet shows "Plans Examined and Approved, Nov. 26, 1915, Department of Buildings, City of Detroit, by H. C. Slater." Some green and blue pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Michigan, Drawing of Alterations to be Made in Floors." The drawing consists of black ink on vellum paper and shows several plan and profile views of the proposed floor construction as well as a support column in the fort barracks building. Handwritten notes beneath the title show "Drawn under direction of Gen. Totten by M. C. Meigs, Lt. of Eng., 21st March 1850" and "Eng. Department, March 25, 1850. Sent with letter of this date to Lt. Newton at Detroit. J.G.T. [Joseph G. Totten]"
- Date Issued:
- 1850-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Plan of Stone Embrasure for Flanking Casemates." The plan consists of black ink on heavy tan paper and shows plan, profile, and top views of one of the stone embrasures in the fort walls. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1 inch = 1 foot. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "Copied from a sketch made by Genl. J. G. Totten, C.E. [Civil Engineer], U.S.A., Sept. 11, 1863."
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One set of architectural drawings entitled "Four Family Flat for Mr. B. C. Ladendorf, Detroit, Michigan." The drawings (Job 266) consist of green, blue, and black ink on linen and show front and rear elevation views as well as floor plans of a proposed 2-story flat for four families. The drawings, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, were part of a set of nine sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect." A red ink stamp in the lower left corner of the first sheet indicates that the plan was approved by the "Department of Buildings, City of Detroit" on April 15, 1916. The building was located on High Street near Brooklyn Avenue in Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Two architectural drawings with first entitled "Plans for Eight Stores and Sixteen Apartments Located on the North-West Corner of Michigan and Wesson Aves., Detroit, Michigan" and the second entitled "Wesson Ave. Elevation." The drawings (Job No. 288) consist of red and black ink on linen and show front and rear elevation views of a proposed 3-story retail/apartment building. On the second drawing, the name, "Soldoris," is shown over the apartment entrance doorway on Wesson Avenue. The title block in the lower right corner of the first sheet shows that the drawing (part of a set of nine sheets) was prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot. Some green and blue pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Plans & Sections Showing the Scarp Walls & Casemates to be Constructed at the East Bastion." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows plan and cross-section views of one of the casemates along the fort walls. The views have been drawn at a scale of 1 inch = 8 feet. Elevation contour lines and dimensions are included with the drawing details. Handwritten text in the lower right corner shows "Engineer Department, June 8, 1863. Sent to Major Blunt with letters of this date."
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Addition to Hospital, Fort Wayne, Michigan. Major P. G. Wales, Surgeon, U.S. Army. March, 1907." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a transverse cross-section view of the building as well as an end elevation view of the proposed four-story addition. Building dimensions are given on the cross section view. Both views are shown at a scale of 1 inch = 8 feet. Printed text in the lower right corner shows "Bldg. #209" and "P. E. File Nr. 4919."
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Front Elevation." The drawing (Job 259) consists of black ink on linen and shows a front elevation view as well as a wall cross-section detail for a proposed 2-story, 4-family apartment building. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of nine sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," for "Mr. James A. Dant, Owner, Detroit, Michigan." Some blue, green, and yellow pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details. A red ink stamp near the left edge shows "Plans Examined and Approved. Mar. 6, 1915. Department of Buildings, City of Detroit, By H. C. Slater." The building was located at the southwest corner of Lothrop Street and Second Avenue (where the north end of the Fisher Building is presently located).
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "North Side Elevation" and "Alley Elevation." The drawing (Job 258) consists of black ink on vellum paper and shows two elevation views of a proposed 1-story, 4-bay automotive garage and workshop. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of four sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," for "Mr. E. M. Coleman, Owner, Detroit, Michigan." A red ink stamp and signature near the right edge of the sheet shows "Plans Examined and Approved, Oct. 5, 1914. Department of Building, City of Detroit, by Henry A. Dupont."
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Elevations and Sections of Details of Wrought Iron Picket Fence, Gates, and Gate Posts at Fort Wayne, Mich." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows various details of the double gate and posts at the main entrance to the fort. The details are shown at scales of 3/4 inch = 1 foot and 1 1/2 inches = 1 foot as noted on the plan sheet. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "George Ruhlen, Capt. and A.Q.M. [Assistant Quarter Master], U.S. Army," and is dated March 25, 1895.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Thirty Apartment Building for Mr. William J. Burns, Detroit, Michigan." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a front elevation view and architectural details for a proposed 3-story apartment building that was located on Charlotte Avenue between Cass and Second Avenues in Detroit. The name, "Wilburne," is shown over the building entrance doorway. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of eleven sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect, Detroit, Michigan." Some blue, green and yellow pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details. A red ink stamp on the lower right edge shows "Plans Examined and Approved, Mar. 2, 1916, Department of Buildings, City of Detroit, by H. C. Slater."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Front Elevation." The drawing (Job 260) consists of black ink on linen and shows a wall cross-section detail and front elevation view of an existing 2-story, 2-family flat for "Mr. S. [Samuel] J. Hardenbergh, Owner, Detroit, Michigan." This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of eleven sheets that were prepared by "J Lawson Miller, Architect." The plans indicate that several window and architectural alterations were proposed for the building. The building is located at 4553 Avery Avenue just south of Forest Avenue W. in Detroit. A red ink stamp near the lower left corner of the sheet shows "Plans Examined and Approved, Jul. 14, 1915. Department of Buildings, City of Detroit, By H. C. Slater.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Plans for a Fire-Proof Comparator Room at Fort Wayne." The drawing (sheet 2 of 3) shows elevation and cross-section views of the proposed one-story brick building. A plan view of the roof is also shown along with a detail of the chimney flue. The plan was "made under the direction of Major W. L. Fisk, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., and E. E. Haskell, Principal Asst. Engineer" at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and is dated February, 1904.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Plans & Sections Showing the Scarp Walls & Casemates to be Constructed at the East Bastion." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows plan and cross-section views of one of the casemates along the fort walls. The views have been drawn at a scale of 1 inch = 8 feet. Elevation contour lines and dimensions are included with the drawing details. Handwritten text in the lower right corner shows "Engineer Department, January 10, 1863, Sent to Captain Blunt with letters of this date."
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Plans of Laboratory for Park Davis and Co., Detroit, Mich." The drawing consists of red and black ink on linen and shows front and side elevation views of a proposed 2-story laboratory building. A building cross-section detail is also shown along with a plan detail which shows the building being bounded by Atwater Street, McDougall Ave., and Guoin Street. The plan was prepared by "Carl Schmid, Archt. [Architect], 465 Grand River Ave." at a scale of 1 inch = 8 feet and is dated 1885.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Store House, Fort Wayne, Michigan, Office A.A.Q.M. [Acting Assistant Quarter Master], November, 1889." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a front elevation view and first floor plan view of the fort Store House. The two-story building had six windows, two doors, and a loading dock along the front. Small porches at each end of the building provided access to offices and issuing rooms. The building had storage areas on the lower (basement/cellar), first floor, and upper levels. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot. Handwritten text in the lower left corner shows "Frederick D. Griffith, Pvte., Co. G, 23rd Infantry, Draughtsman. Dec., 1889." Printed text in the lower right corner shows "P. E. File Nr. 4475."
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One set of architectural drawings for a residential house located on East Grand Boulevard. The drawings (Job 250) consist of red and black ink on linen and show elevation view, a wall cross-section detail,a dn floor plans of a proposed 3-story home on East Grand Boulevard for "Mr. Albert E. Arndt, Owner, Detroit, Michigan." The drawings, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, were part of a set of eight sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect." Some blue, green, and yellow pencil shading has been added on the versos to highlight various architectural details. The house was located on the west side of E. Grand Blvd. between Forest and Canfield.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Michigan." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows the configuration of the outer walls of the fort. Gun platform and casemate numbers are shown along with brief status/condition notes. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1 inch = 25 feet. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "Prepared in accordance with Printed Circular from the Office of the Chief Engineers, Washington, D.C., January 20, 1872," and is signed, "G. L. Gillespie, Major of Engineers." A second handwritten note shows "Note: Alterations in Report Jan. 16th 1874, in red. See Capt. M. B. Adams, USE, report and letter to me of Nov. 3 '75. C. E. Blunt, Lt. Col. Engrs."
- Date Issued:
- 1872-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Dix Ave. Elevation" and "Waterman St. Elevation." The drawing (Job 245) consists of red and black ink on linen and shows two elevation views and a wall cross-section detail for an existing 2-story hotel that was to be remodeled from 13 guest rooms to 21 guest rooms. The work was being done for "Mr. John C. Garvey, Owner, Detroit, Michigan." This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of seven sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect." Some blue, green, and yellow pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details. John C. Garvey was the proprietor of the Michigan Central Stock Yards Hotel which was located at the corner of Dix Avenue and Waterman Street in southwest Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Addition to Hospital, Fort Wayne, Michigan. Major P. G. Wales, Surgeon, U.S. Army. March, 1907." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a side elevation view of the proposed addition. The four-story building was to be constructed of brick and stone with wood trim and a slate roof. Building height dimensions are given at the right side of the drawing which is shown at a scale of 1 inch = 8 feet. Printed text in the lower right corner shows "Bldg. #209" and "P. E. File Nr. 4918."
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Two architectural drawings with first entitled "Plans for Seven Stores and Twenty-One Apartments Located on the North-West Corner of Michigan and Wesson Aves., Detroit, Michigan" and the second entitled "Elevation to Wesson Ave." The drawings (Job No. 282) consist of red and black ink on linen and show front and rear elevation views of a proposed 3-story retail/apartment building. On the first drawing, the name, "Soldoris," is shown over the apartment entrance doorway on Michigan Avenue. The title block in the lower right corner of the first sheet shows that the drawing (part of a set of eight sheets) was prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot. Some blue, green and yellow pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Michigan, Outline Sketch to Accompany Report of Col. T. J. Cram, Corps of Engineers for Year Ending 30 June 1864." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows the configuration of the outer walls of the fort. Gun platform and casemate numbers are shown as well as wall heights. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1 inch = 50 feet. Handwritten text near the lower right corner of the fort shows "Note: The figures in red designate the number of each gun platform adopted in accordance with Dept. Circular of July 28, 1864. Those upon the outside of the scarp, at the flanks, are the numbers of the Casemate guns in front of which they are placed. The references (in black) on the scarp wall indicate the height to which it has been constructed, the level of the ditch being (9')."
- Date Issued:
- 1864-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Sketch Showing Method of Connecting the Existing and New Glacis and Covering Masses." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows an overall plan view of the fort walls. A long north arrow line cuts diagonally across the drawing in the upper right area of the plan sheet. Contour lines are shown in a light line weight to represent the existing ground elevations and are shown in a heavy line weight for proposed ground elevations. The edge of the Detroit River (contour line "0") is shown along the lower edge of the sheet. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "Engineer Department, Washington, Aug't 20, 1867. Sent to General Cram with letter of this date."
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Riopelle St. Elevation" and "Transverse Section." The drawing (Job 247) consists of red and black ink on linen and shows a front elevation view and interior cross-section view of a 3-story commercial building located on Riopelle Street. The proposed building was designed for "Mrs. Mary Schmitt, Owner, Detroit, Michigan," and included two storefronts on the ground floor. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of eight sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect, Detroit, Michigan." A red ink stamp in the lower left corner of the sheet shows "Department of Buildings, City of Detroit. Oct. 23, 1912, Plans Examined and Approved by H. C. Slater."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "No. 8, Fort Wayne, Plan Showing the Position & Details of Platforms for Barbette Guns." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows plan views of three areas of gun platforms along the fort walls. The views are shown at a scale of 1 inch = 10 feet. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "Engineer Department, April 3, 1864. Sent to Col. Cram with letter of this date."
- Date Issued:
- 1864-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Addition to Hospital, Fort Wayne, Michigan. Major P. G. Wales, Surgeon, U.S. Army. March, 1907." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a first floor plan view of the proposed addition. The drawing shows the locations of a store room, isolated ward, kitchen, pantry, dining room, central corridor, and an exterior porch with stairway. Building and room dimensions are also given on the drawing which is shown at a scale of 1 inch = 8 feet. Printed text in the lower right corner shows "Bldg. #209" and "P. E. File Nr. 4923."
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Set of seven architectural drawings of J. Lawson Miller's Job Number 253, a three-family flat building designed for R.W. Hawley of Detroit, to be built on the north side of West Ferry Avenue between Cass Avenue and Woodward Avenue. The plans consist of a front elevation, rear elevation, two side elevations, and floor plans for the basement, first, second, and third floors, drawn at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot in red and black ink on linen with blue, green, yellow, and orange pencil shading on the verso to highlight various architectural details. Each main floor contains a three-bedroom apartment complete with maid's quarters. The basement contains storage space for each flat, a laundry room, a boiler room, and a smaller single-bedroom apartment. Each page is stamped and signed in approval by Henry C. Slater of the Department of Buildings of the City of Detroit, dated July 31, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Plans for a Fire-Proof Comparator Room at Fort Wayne." The drawing (sheet 1 of 3) shows elevation and cross-section views of the proposed one-story brick building. A plan view of the ground floor is also shown along with window and door details. The plan was "made under the direction of Major W. L. Fisk, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., and E. E. Haskell, Principal Asst. Engineer" at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and is dated February, 1904.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Plan and Sections Showing Modifications of Demilune at Fort Wayne." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows plan and cross-section views of one of the demi-lune gun batteries at the fort. The configuration of the gun platform area is shown as well as contour lines which indicate the elevation and grading for the ground slopes in the vicinity of the gun platforms. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "Engineer Department, Washington, July 21, 1866, Sent to Col. Cram at Detroit with letter of this date. Rich'd Delafield, Bvt. Maj. General, Chief Engineer, U. S. Army."
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne Arrangement of Gun Platforms and B.H. Wall, and Method of Reinforcing Pintle Stones." The drawing consists of black and blue ink on heavy tan paper and shows typical plan and cross-section views of the gun platforms along the fort walls. The drawing was prepared by J. J. Lee at a scale of 1 inch = 2 feet and is dated January, 1865. Handwritten pencil text in the upper left corner shows "Note - Engr. Circular July 21st 1865 directs that all new platforms with outer traverse circles will be laid 1 foot lower than is now done. Before the reception of this order, the new circles of the main work were laid so that it will only be applied to those in the demilune." Handwritten ink text near the center of the plan sheet shows "Note. On water front of East Bastion, the gun circles were calculated for the length of the old traverse rails, 11' 7 3/4", from center to end, & the connecting stones were cut shorter than is required by Department drawings since received, as represented by the broken line m - n."
- Date Issued:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sheet 1 of a set of three architectural drawings entitled "Wesson Ave. View of a Three Story, Eight Stores & Sixteen Apartment Building." The drawings consist of black ink and pencil on vellum paper and show a front elevation view of the proposed building as well as floor plans for each of the three floors. The proposed building was located at the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Wesson Avenue and shows the name, "Soldoris," over the apartment entrance doorway on Wesson Avenue. The plans were drawn at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," and are dated 1922.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One set of architectural drawings entitled "Residence for Mr. Frank C. Moriarty, Owner, Detroit, Michigan - Front Elevation." The drawings (Job 252) consists of red and black ink on linen and show elevation views and floor plans for the proposed 3-story house. Some light blue, yellow, and green pencil shading has been added on the versos to highlight the architectural features. The drawings, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, were part of a set of seven sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Floor Plan, Quartermaster's Office, Fort Wayne, Michigan." The drawing consists of red and black ink on linen and shows a floor plan of the Quartermaster's Office. The drawing includes the layout of furniture in the various rooms as well as light fixture and radiator locations. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated April, 1907. Printed text in the lower right corner shows "Bldg. #205" and "P. E. File Nr. 4691."
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Store House, Fort Wayne, Michigan, Office A.A.Q.M. [Acting Assistant Quarter Master], November, 1889." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a longitudinal cross-section view of the interior structural design of the fort Store House. The two-story building has a central staircase that connects the storage areas on the lower (basement/cellar), first floor, and upper levels. Trap doors are also indicated on the first floor and upper levels. Office areas are shown at each end of the building. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot. Separate details of the building cornice are shown at the top of the sheet at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot. Handwritten text in the lower left corner shows "Frederick D. Griffith, Pvte., Co. G, 23rd Infantry, Draughtsman. Dec., 1889." Printed text in the lower right corner shows "P. E. File Nr. 4476."
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "No. XII, Fort Wayne, Plan and Sections of Exterior Batteries." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows an overall plan view of the fort walls. A long north arrow line cuts diagonally across the drawing in the upper center area of the plan sheet. Contour lines are shown in a light line weight to represent the existing ground elevations and in a heavy line weight for proposed ground elevations. The edge of the Detroit River (contour line "0") is shown near the lower edge of the sheet. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "Engineer Department, Washington, April 20, 1867. Sent to General Cram with letter of this date."
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "No. 7, Fort Wayne, Sketch Showing Traverse Irons & Stones in the Flank Casemates." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view and two small cross section details for one of the casemates in the fort. The casemate allows for the placement for three guns. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "Engineer Department, Washington, Feb'y 27, 1864. Sent to Col. Cram with letter of this date."
- Date Issued:
- 1864-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One set of three architectural drawings entitled "Wesson Ave. View of a Four Story, Seven Stores & Thirty-One Apartment Building." The drawings consist of black ink and pencil on vellum paper and show a front elevation view of the proposed building as well as floor plans for each of the four floors. The proposed building was located at the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Wesson Avenue. The plans were drawn at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," and are dated 1920.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Two architectural drawings with the first entitled "Factory Building for American Die Works, Detroit, Michigan" and the second entitled "East Side Elevation [and] West Side Elevation." The drawings (Job 279) consist of red and black ink on linen and show front and side elevation views as well as a cross-section detail for a proposed 1-story factory building. These drawings, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, were part of a set of five sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," for a proposed factory building on Milwaukee Avenue.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Front Elevation." The drawing (Job 244) consists of red and black ink on vellum paper and shows a front elevation view and wall cross-section detail for a proposed 1-story office building for the Grosse Pointe Shores Realty Company. Some blue, green, and yellow pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of six sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Front Elevation." The drawing (Job 240) consists of red and black ink on linen and shows a front elevation view and wall cross-section detail for a proposed 2-story, 4-family apartment building. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of eight sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," for "Mr. F. [Frederick] Schindler, Owner, Detroit, Michigan." Some blue, green, and yellow pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details. The building was located on 14th Street between Pine and Perry Streets in Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Front Elevation [and] South Elevation." The drawing (Job 243) consists of red and black ink on linen and shows a front elevation view, side elevation view, and wall cross-section detail for a proposed 2-story, three family terrace apartment building. The work was being done for "Mrs. Bridget Stackpole" of Detroit, Michigan, at a site "located on the west side of Humboldt Ave. between Perry and Butternut Sts." This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of five sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect." Some blue, green, and yellow pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Front Elevation." The drawing (Job 261) consists of black ink on linen and shows a front elevation view and wall cross-section detail for a proposed 2-story house. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of nine sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," for "Mr. H. P. Minsel, Owner, Detroit, Michigan." Some blue, green, and yellow pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details. A black ink stamp in the upper right corner shows "Plans Examined and Approved, Jul. 14, 1915. Department of Buildings, City of Detroit, By H. C. Slater." The house was located at the southeast corner of Euclid and Third Avenues in Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society