Above the clouds & old New York: an historical sketch of the site and description of the many wonders of the Woolworth Building, by H. Addington Bruce, Munder-Thomsen Press, Baltimore, Md., 1913

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1913

Location Note

Removed from EP005: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection; 85M-01-314-Z-F-203

GUSN

GUSN-364368

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Description

Booklet discussing the history of the site of the Woolworth Building and detailing its architectural and other features. Written by author H. Addington Bruce and published for distribution among the visitors of the Woolworth Tower by Munder-Thompsen Press circa 1913. Illustrations and photographs of the Woolworth Building and more are included throughout the booklet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

skyscrapers
histories
specifications
photographs
illustrations (layout features)
tourism
Gothic Revival
printed ephemera
booklets

Physical Descrption

1 booklet : illustrations ; 10 1/8 6 1/8 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP001.12.002.005.290

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

New York City (New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Munder-Thomsen Press (Publisher)
Bruce, Henry Addington, 1874-1959 (Author)

Material Type

printed ephemera
booklets

Other People

Bruce, Henry Addington, 1874-1959

Other Organizations

Munder-Thomsen Press

Subjects

Historic Building
Tourism
Architectural photography
New York, NY
Gothic Revival

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Removed from EP005: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection; 85M-01-314-Z-F-203

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