This collection contains professional documentation from Roger L. Lathe, including home inspection reports from Sacramento and Northern California from 1961-2002. It consists of 8 boxes of material organized into 5 series: reports of home inspections organized by street address, publications Lathe contributed to and collected, collected materials on architecture and preservation, correspondence, and newspaper clippings of Lathe's articles. The collection documents Lathe's career as an architectural historian, preservation contractor, and home inspector focused on the Sacramento area.
This document provides information about Case Study House #150, designed by architect Raphael S. Soriano in 1950. The single-story steel frame house was located in Pacific Palisades, California. It featured a precise modular steel structure with punched openings in the floor slab and roof to allow sunlight and views of plantings. The simple rectangular form and use of industrial materials like steel and corrugated glass exemplified the Case Study House program's goal of designing low-cost, experimental modern homes. Drawings and diagrams are included that depict the house's design, structure, materials, and relationship to the site.
The document summarizes the archaeological excavation that took place prior to the expansion of the CalPERS headquarters in Sacramento. The excavation uncovered over 35 archaeological features and over 300,000 artifacts from the neighborhoods that previously occupied the site. The artifacts provided insights into the lives of the diverse immigrant families that lived there in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including families from Ireland, Italy, Germany, and Portugal. The excavation helped CalPERS better understand and preserve the rich history of the neighborhood as it planned its expansion.
The City of Orlando Historic Preservation Board has released their 2018 calendar, celebrating Orlando's treasured landmarks and national register properties. This most recent edition of the annual fundraiser takes an appreciative look at Orlando's mid-century modern architecture.
Alfred Nixon was a public historian in North Carolina in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He promoted both sectional reconciliation after the Civil War and the preservation of Confederate Lost Cause traditions. Nixon documented the lives of Confederate veterans and collected artifacts from them. As an ethnographer and historian, he worked to preserve local history and identity while also accepting the forces of modernization.
This PowerPoint presentation introduces resources for conducting archival research in Santa Clara County, California. It outlines both online and physical locations for research, including the California Room at the San Jose Public Library, the Santa Clara County Archives, and the County Recorder's Office. The document then describes the various records and documents that can be used to research buildings, people, and property history, such as maps, permits, census records, city directories, photographs, and newspapers. Advice is provided on developing a research plan and strategy.
The document provides an assignment for students to present on one of Frank Lloyd Wright's residential works in a 5-minute visual presentation. It lists 15 residential works by Wright that students can choose from, including his home and studio in Oak Park, the Willits House in Highland Park, Illinois, the Heurtley House in Chicago, the Martin House in Buffalo, and the Robie House in Chicago. The presentation should include images, plans, sections, elevations, details, and renderings that visually define the style of the chosen work based on Wright's oeuvre and demonstrate the architectural principles. Students are instructed to save their presentation in PDF format and cite any sources used.
This document provides an assignment for students to present on one of Frank Lloyd Wright's residential works in a 5-minute visual presentation. It lists 15 residential works by Wright that students can choose from, including his home and studio in Oak Park, the Willits House in Highland Park, the Heurtley House in Chicago, the Martin House in Buffalo, and Fallingwater in Pennsylvania. The presentation should include images, plans, sections, elevations, details, and renderings to visually define the style of the work and demonstrate Wright's design principles. Students are instructed to save their presentation in PDF format and cite any sources using MLA format.
Wicker Park is a neighborhood in Chicago that was initially settled in the 1870s by German and Scandinavian immigrants. It later became home to Jews and Poles and was known as the "Polish Gold Coast" in the early 1900s. Since the 1960s, the neighborhood has seen waves of artists and young professionals move in due to its proximity to downtown and cheap housing. Today, Wicker Park is a gentrified, vibrant area known for its nightlife, shops, restaurants, and historic Victorian homes. It features Wicker Park, which has gardens and a fountain, and attractions like Reckless Records and the Coyote Building skyscraper.
This document provides information about Case Study House #150, designed by architect Raphael S. Soriano in 1950. The single-story steel frame house was located in Pacific Palisades, California. It featured a precise modular steel structure with punched openings in the floor slab and roof to allow sunlight and views of plantings. The simple rectangular form and use of industrial materials like steel and corrugated glass exemplified the Case Study House program's goal of designing low-cost, experimental modern homes. Drawings and diagrams are included that depict the house's design, structure, materials, and relationship to the site.
The document summarizes the archaeological excavation that took place prior to the expansion of the CalPERS headquarters in Sacramento. The excavation uncovered over 35 archaeological features and over 300,000 artifacts from the neighborhoods that previously occupied the site. The artifacts provided insights into the lives of the diverse immigrant families that lived there in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including families from Ireland, Italy, Germany, and Portugal. The excavation helped CalPERS better understand and preserve the rich history of the neighborhood as it planned its expansion.
The City of Orlando Historic Preservation Board has released their 2018 calendar, celebrating Orlando's treasured landmarks and national register properties. This most recent edition of the annual fundraiser takes an appreciative look at Orlando's mid-century modern architecture.
Alfred Nixon was a public historian in North Carolina in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He promoted both sectional reconciliation after the Civil War and the preservation of Confederate Lost Cause traditions. Nixon documented the lives of Confederate veterans and collected artifacts from them. As an ethnographer and historian, he worked to preserve local history and identity while also accepting the forces of modernization.
This PowerPoint presentation introduces resources for conducting archival research in Santa Clara County, California. It outlines both online and physical locations for research, including the California Room at the San Jose Public Library, the Santa Clara County Archives, and the County Recorder's Office. The document then describes the various records and documents that can be used to research buildings, people, and property history, such as maps, permits, census records, city directories, photographs, and newspapers. Advice is provided on developing a research plan and strategy.
The document provides an assignment for students to present on one of Frank Lloyd Wright's residential works in a 5-minute visual presentation. It lists 15 residential works by Wright that students can choose from, including his home and studio in Oak Park, the Willits House in Highland Park, Illinois, the Heurtley House in Chicago, the Martin House in Buffalo, and the Robie House in Chicago. The presentation should include images, plans, sections, elevations, details, and renderings that visually define the style of the chosen work based on Wright's oeuvre and demonstrate the architectural principles. Students are instructed to save their presentation in PDF format and cite any sources used.
This document provides an assignment for students to present on one of Frank Lloyd Wright's residential works in a 5-minute visual presentation. It lists 15 residential works by Wright that students can choose from, including his home and studio in Oak Park, the Willits House in Highland Park, the Heurtley House in Chicago, the Martin House in Buffalo, and Fallingwater in Pennsylvania. The presentation should include images, plans, sections, elevations, details, and renderings to visually define the style of the work and demonstrate Wright's design principles. Students are instructed to save their presentation in PDF format and cite any sources using MLA format.
Wicker Park is a neighborhood in Chicago that was initially settled in the 1870s by German and Scandinavian immigrants. It later became home to Jews and Poles and was known as the "Polish Gold Coast" in the early 1900s. Since the 1960s, the neighborhood has seen waves of artists and young professionals move in due to its proximity to downtown and cheap housing. Today, Wicker Park is a gentrified, vibrant area known for its nightlife, shops, restaurants, and historic Victorian homes. It features Wicker Park, which has gardens and a fountain, and attractions like Reckless Records and the Coyote Building skyscraper.
This document provides a summary of the history of 811-819 South Cathedral Place in Richmond, Virginia from its construction in 1889. It discusses the neighborhood's development in the late 19th century, with John C. Shafer acquiring the land and later developing the row houses. The first residents were young professionals moving from downtown. The style of the row houses is described as a blend of elements like mansard roofs, porches, and ornamentation that was a common approach for production builders. Details of the architectural styles and influences are discussed.
This document provides a finding aid for the Sally Elliott Collection held at the University of Utah's Special Collections. The collection contains 42 items dating from 1972-1997 related to Sally Elliott's work teaching winter sports through the University of Utah's Continuing Education program. It includes class documents, teaching manuals, a topical index Elliott created of journal articles, and materials from professional ski instructor organizations. The finding aid describes the collection's content and organization into 5 series to help researchers access relevant materials.
The document summarizes a tour of the Park Hill Fire Station & Water Co. complex in Little Rock, Arkansas. It describes how businessman Justin Matthews developed the Park Hill neighborhood in the early 1900s. In the late 1930s, the Park Hill Water Co. constructed the Mediterranean-style fire station, water company office, and two reservoirs to serve the community and lower fire insurance rates. The Works Progress Administration provided labor to build the complex, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. The fire station and water company building retain many original architectural features and were restored in the late 1990s.
Wicker Park is a neighborhood in Chicago that was initially settled in the 1870s by German and Scandinavian immigrants. It later became home to Jews and Poles and was known as the "Polish Gold Coast" in the early 1900s. Since the 1960s, the neighborhood has seen waves of artists and young professionals move in due to its proximity to downtown and cheap housing. Today, Wicker Park is a gentrified, family-friendly area known for its Victorian homes, parks, restaurants, and thriving music scene centered around punk rock. It has a median income of $77,357 and population that is majority white and Hispanic, with most residents being young adults between 20-39 years old.
Wicker Park is a neighborhood in Chicago that was initially settled in the 1870s by German and Scandinavian immigrants. It later became home to Jews and Poles and was known as the "Polish Gold Coast" in the early 1900s. Since the 1980s, the area has gentrified and attracted young professionals and artists due to its proximity to downtown and cheap housing prices. Today, Wicker Park is a vibrant neighborhood with many restaurants, shops and a thriving music scene dominated by its young residents. It contains the historic Wicker Park, known for its gardens and fountain, as well as Victorian homes and the Art Deco Northwest Tower building.
Architecture
and
Folk Architecture
Dr. Jacqueline Marn
Chronology of Styles in American Architecture
The Seventeenth Century:
17th Century Colonial
Term applies to both New England and Virginia
architecture.
Note: regional differences, however.
The Eighteenth Century:
Georgian (1714-1776)
English-inspired colonial architecture. Marked by a greater
concern for style and higher standards of comfort. Fairly
homogeneous in both New England and Southern colonies.
Neoclassicism (c.1780-1820)
There are several variations:
Federalist: Especially common in New England; a
traditionalist approach to classicism, heavily influenced by
English models. Charles Bulfinch, Samuel MacIntyre.
Idealist: An intellectual and moral approach to classicism,
at first linked to Roman models. Symbolic and
associational values stressed.
Best example: Thomas Jefferson.
Rationalist: Emphasized structure and classical building
techniques, such as stone vaulting and domes. Benjamin
Latrobe.
Source: http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/amstyles.html
Chronology of Styles in American Architecture
The Nineteenth Century:
The period is characterized by Romantic revivals and eclecticism.
Greek Revival (1818-1850)
The first truly national style in the United States. Strong associational
values. Permeated all levels of building.
Gothic Revival (c. 1820-1860)
Strong associational values of religion and nature. Found in both
ecclesiastical and residential architecture. A wide range of archaeological
accuracy, from Richard Upjohn's urban churches to "Carpenter's Gothic"
cottages.
The "Corporate Style" (c.1800-1900)
Practical architecture for engineering and commercial purposes; especially
early factories. In its time thought to be a "style-less style."
Egyptian Revival (1820-1850)
Used primarily for memorials, cemeteries, prisons, and later, warehouses.
Italianate, or Italian Villa Mode (1840-1860)
A residential style used by A.J. Downing and others; a Renaissance revival.
Second Empire Baroque (1860-1880)
French origin; used for public and residential architecture.
High Victorian Gothic (1860-1880)
English origin; used for ecclesiastical, public, and residential architecture.
Richardsonian Romanesque (1870-1895)
Shingle Style (1879-1900)
Used for residential architecture.
Chicago School (1885-1915)
Commercial architecture; skyscrapers.
New York Style Skyscrapers (1875-1910)
Typically use a historical style; block and tower format.
Source: http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/amstyles.html
Chronology of Styles in American Architecture
Classical Revival (1885-1920)
Also called Academic Classicism, or Beaux-Arts Classicism.
Related revivals: Rena.
This document provides tips and resources for tracing the history of a house in Dover, New Hampshire. It outlines 5 paths of investigation: examining the setting and style of the house, speaking with neighbors, analyzing physical evidence, hiring a professional, and searching documentary evidence. Key resources mentioned include maps from 1827-1888, Sanborn fire insurance maps, city directories from 1830, deed records, federal censuses, obituaries, newspapers, and materials in the Dover Public Library's historical room.
This document provides biographical information about Justin Clevenger and summaries of some of his past preservation and architecture projects. It includes his education background in historic preservation and architecture and lists some of the types of projects he has worked on, such as the adaptive reuse of the Andrew Freedman Home in New York City and the remodulation of the United States Embassy in Oslo, Norway. The document also mentions other projects involving the design of public parks, an environmental exhibition center, and a mixed-use building in Washington D.C.
The Truth about Sir Francis Drake's, Plate of BrassRobertStupack
Since 1976 UC Berkeley's Bancroft Library and the Drake Navigators Guild have been putting out false information about Drake's, Plate of Brass. Why? Because the took the true artifact and put a replica in its place. Here is the evidence!
The development of Sears Hill as a residential neighborhood took place in three phases that coincided with the growth of Staunton. The first was spurred in part, by its proximity to the major employers of the working and middle classes. Sears Hill is located immediately south of the C&O Railroad tracks and the commercial downtown area and a few blocks west of the original location of Western State Hospital.West Middlebrook Ave, Sears Hill Road and Robertson Street bound it on the west. It is bounded on the east by Greenville Avenue, on the north by the C&O Railroad tracks, and on the south by Gay Street.
This document provides resources and steps for researching the history of houses in Farmington, Michigan. Phone directories available online and at the library can provide past residents and clues about uses such as rooming houses. Published books on Farmington history and the library photograph collections can contain information on well-known early houses. The historical museum and library have photographs that can show a house's changes over time. Building permits after 1990 are digitized, with some older hard copy records. Maps such as atlases, Sanborn fire maps, and plat maps provide property details. Genealogy records may have house information and photos. Biographical sources can provide context on former residents. Deed records and property tax assessments may indicate construction dates. Various
Revisualizing Lost Philadelphia - Skaggs, EthanEthan Skaggs
Latrobe's Bank of Pennsylvania (1798-1801) was his first major work in Philadelphia and the first example of Greek Revival architecture in America. The marble-faced building featured Ionic columns and a domed rotunda inspired by classical Greek architecture. Latrobe designed the interior with a unique circular plan and domed ceilings to emphasize simplicity and openness. The symmetrical exterior and carefully proportioned elements established Latrobe as an expert in Greek Revival styles and influenced later municipal architecture in the city.
Walking tours of Sacramento's historic placescrookedjail7151
The document provides information on several self-guided walking tours in Sacramento that highlight the city's historic places and architecture. The tours include downtown Sacramento focusing on City Hall, the J and K Street commercial district, and the State Capitol area. Other tours described are in Oak Park, Boulevard Park, and Curtis Park neighborhoods. The Downtown Sacramento Partnership also offers guided tours on topics like Sacramento's early history, architecture, art, and religious structures.
This lecture provides an overview of San Francisco's history from the early Spanish missions to the 20th century. It discusses the city's growth during the Gold Rush and features images of landmarks, maps, and art from different eras. Key events summarized include the 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed much of the city, major rebuilding efforts and plans like the Burnham Plan, and the two World's Fairs held in the city in the early 20th century which promoted its recovery. The lecture also highlights the work of photographer Dorothea Lange and references the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
This document provides a company profile and curriculum vitae for Historical Consultants Pty Ltd, headed by Rob Linn. Some key points:
- Historical Consultants has extensive experience publishing high-quality history works and has worked with governments, corporations, and publishers.
- Rob Linn has authored several acclaimed history books that have won numerous awards. He has also conducted extensive oral history projects.
- The company has worked on significant projects such as a history of rural Australia and the largest oral history project of the Australian wine industry.
- Linn's work has received widespread praise for its thorough research, clear presentation, and contribution to documenting Australian history.
The document summarizes two archival collections at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library:
1) The Caldwell High School Slides collection contains photographs from 1973-1984 that were scanned from slides. The slides depict Caldwell High School in Columbus, Mississippi which originated in 1970 during desegregation.
2) The Smith & Wright Mercantile Store Ledger from 1841-1845 documents business transactions in Plymouth, Mississippi. The town was located near Columbus and was an important cotton trading center. The ledger was indexed to create a name index.
Both collections were processed which involved scanning, describing, organizing, and indexing materials to make them accessible for research. Details of the processing are provided.
The NoDa neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina originated as a mill village in the early 1900s. The mills closed between the 1950s-1970s, leading to economic decline. In the late 1980s, art studios began moving into old mill buildings, launching the area's transformation into an arts district. Today, the neighborhood faces pressures of gentrification as new development replaces historical structures. The document examines how NoDa has preserved its history amidst urban changes and what lessons can apply to other neighborhoods.
This document lists 38 historical markers located across Slatington, Walnutport, and Washington Township that commemorate people and events from the area's history. The markers cover topics related to the slate industry, local settlers, transportation routes, civic structures, and more. Brief descriptions are provided for each marker's location and significance. Additionally, the document provides short summaries of the histories of Slatington, Walnutport, and Slatedale, highlighting how the slate industry shaped development in these towns.
North Philly Residence of Malcolm X Nominated for Listing on Philadelphia Reg...All That Philly Jazz
In 1954, Elijah Muhammad sent Malcolm X to Philadelphia to expand Temple No. 12 of the Nation of Islam. During his stay in the City of Brotherly Love, he lived in the Sharswood neighborhood at 2503 W. Oxford Street. The house is historically significant because of its association with Malcolm X, aka El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, a human rights activist and cultural icon whose charismatic leadership laid the foundation for the growth of Islam among African Americans in the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the nation.
This document provides a summary of the history of 811-819 South Cathedral Place in Richmond, Virginia from its construction in 1889. It discusses the neighborhood's development in the late 19th century, with John C. Shafer acquiring the land and later developing the row houses. The first residents were young professionals moving from downtown. The style of the row houses is described as a blend of elements like mansard roofs, porches, and ornamentation that was a common approach for production builders. Details of the architectural styles and influences are discussed.
This document provides a finding aid for the Sally Elliott Collection held at the University of Utah's Special Collections. The collection contains 42 items dating from 1972-1997 related to Sally Elliott's work teaching winter sports through the University of Utah's Continuing Education program. It includes class documents, teaching manuals, a topical index Elliott created of journal articles, and materials from professional ski instructor organizations. The finding aid describes the collection's content and organization into 5 series to help researchers access relevant materials.
The document summarizes a tour of the Park Hill Fire Station & Water Co. complex in Little Rock, Arkansas. It describes how businessman Justin Matthews developed the Park Hill neighborhood in the early 1900s. In the late 1930s, the Park Hill Water Co. constructed the Mediterranean-style fire station, water company office, and two reservoirs to serve the community and lower fire insurance rates. The Works Progress Administration provided labor to build the complex, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. The fire station and water company building retain many original architectural features and were restored in the late 1990s.
Wicker Park is a neighborhood in Chicago that was initially settled in the 1870s by German and Scandinavian immigrants. It later became home to Jews and Poles and was known as the "Polish Gold Coast" in the early 1900s. Since the 1960s, the neighborhood has seen waves of artists and young professionals move in due to its proximity to downtown and cheap housing. Today, Wicker Park is a gentrified, family-friendly area known for its Victorian homes, parks, restaurants, and thriving music scene centered around punk rock. It has a median income of $77,357 and population that is majority white and Hispanic, with most residents being young adults between 20-39 years old.
Wicker Park is a neighborhood in Chicago that was initially settled in the 1870s by German and Scandinavian immigrants. It later became home to Jews and Poles and was known as the "Polish Gold Coast" in the early 1900s. Since the 1980s, the area has gentrified and attracted young professionals and artists due to its proximity to downtown and cheap housing prices. Today, Wicker Park is a vibrant neighborhood with many restaurants, shops and a thriving music scene dominated by its young residents. It contains the historic Wicker Park, known for its gardens and fountain, as well as Victorian homes and the Art Deco Northwest Tower building.
Architecture
and
Folk Architecture
Dr. Jacqueline Marn
Chronology of Styles in American Architecture
The Seventeenth Century:
17th Century Colonial
Term applies to both New England and Virginia
architecture.
Note: regional differences, however.
The Eighteenth Century:
Georgian (1714-1776)
English-inspired colonial architecture. Marked by a greater
concern for style and higher standards of comfort. Fairly
homogeneous in both New England and Southern colonies.
Neoclassicism (c.1780-1820)
There are several variations:
Federalist: Especially common in New England; a
traditionalist approach to classicism, heavily influenced by
English models. Charles Bulfinch, Samuel MacIntyre.
Idealist: An intellectual and moral approach to classicism,
at first linked to Roman models. Symbolic and
associational values stressed.
Best example: Thomas Jefferson.
Rationalist: Emphasized structure and classical building
techniques, such as stone vaulting and domes. Benjamin
Latrobe.
Source: http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/amstyles.html
Chronology of Styles in American Architecture
The Nineteenth Century:
The period is characterized by Romantic revivals and eclecticism.
Greek Revival (1818-1850)
The first truly national style in the United States. Strong associational
values. Permeated all levels of building.
Gothic Revival (c. 1820-1860)
Strong associational values of religion and nature. Found in both
ecclesiastical and residential architecture. A wide range of archaeological
accuracy, from Richard Upjohn's urban churches to "Carpenter's Gothic"
cottages.
The "Corporate Style" (c.1800-1900)
Practical architecture for engineering and commercial purposes; especially
early factories. In its time thought to be a "style-less style."
Egyptian Revival (1820-1850)
Used primarily for memorials, cemeteries, prisons, and later, warehouses.
Italianate, or Italian Villa Mode (1840-1860)
A residential style used by A.J. Downing and others; a Renaissance revival.
Second Empire Baroque (1860-1880)
French origin; used for public and residential architecture.
High Victorian Gothic (1860-1880)
English origin; used for ecclesiastical, public, and residential architecture.
Richardsonian Romanesque (1870-1895)
Shingle Style (1879-1900)
Used for residential architecture.
Chicago School (1885-1915)
Commercial architecture; skyscrapers.
New York Style Skyscrapers (1875-1910)
Typically use a historical style; block and tower format.
Source: http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/amstyles.html
Chronology of Styles in American Architecture
Classical Revival (1885-1920)
Also called Academic Classicism, or Beaux-Arts Classicism.
Related revivals: Rena.
This document provides tips and resources for tracing the history of a house in Dover, New Hampshire. It outlines 5 paths of investigation: examining the setting and style of the house, speaking with neighbors, analyzing physical evidence, hiring a professional, and searching documentary evidence. Key resources mentioned include maps from 1827-1888, Sanborn fire insurance maps, city directories from 1830, deed records, federal censuses, obituaries, newspapers, and materials in the Dover Public Library's historical room.
This document provides biographical information about Justin Clevenger and summaries of some of his past preservation and architecture projects. It includes his education background in historic preservation and architecture and lists some of the types of projects he has worked on, such as the adaptive reuse of the Andrew Freedman Home in New York City and the remodulation of the United States Embassy in Oslo, Norway. The document also mentions other projects involving the design of public parks, an environmental exhibition center, and a mixed-use building in Washington D.C.
The Truth about Sir Francis Drake's, Plate of BrassRobertStupack
Since 1976 UC Berkeley's Bancroft Library and the Drake Navigators Guild have been putting out false information about Drake's, Plate of Brass. Why? Because the took the true artifact and put a replica in its place. Here is the evidence!
The development of Sears Hill as a residential neighborhood took place in three phases that coincided with the growth of Staunton. The first was spurred in part, by its proximity to the major employers of the working and middle classes. Sears Hill is located immediately south of the C&O Railroad tracks and the commercial downtown area and a few blocks west of the original location of Western State Hospital.West Middlebrook Ave, Sears Hill Road and Robertson Street bound it on the west. It is bounded on the east by Greenville Avenue, on the north by the C&O Railroad tracks, and on the south by Gay Street.
This document provides resources and steps for researching the history of houses in Farmington, Michigan. Phone directories available online and at the library can provide past residents and clues about uses such as rooming houses. Published books on Farmington history and the library photograph collections can contain information on well-known early houses. The historical museum and library have photographs that can show a house's changes over time. Building permits after 1990 are digitized, with some older hard copy records. Maps such as atlases, Sanborn fire maps, and plat maps provide property details. Genealogy records may have house information and photos. Biographical sources can provide context on former residents. Deed records and property tax assessments may indicate construction dates. Various
Revisualizing Lost Philadelphia - Skaggs, EthanEthan Skaggs
Latrobe's Bank of Pennsylvania (1798-1801) was his first major work in Philadelphia and the first example of Greek Revival architecture in America. The marble-faced building featured Ionic columns and a domed rotunda inspired by classical Greek architecture. Latrobe designed the interior with a unique circular plan and domed ceilings to emphasize simplicity and openness. The symmetrical exterior and carefully proportioned elements established Latrobe as an expert in Greek Revival styles and influenced later municipal architecture in the city.
Walking tours of Sacramento's historic placescrookedjail7151
The document provides information on several self-guided walking tours in Sacramento that highlight the city's historic places and architecture. The tours include downtown Sacramento focusing on City Hall, the J and K Street commercial district, and the State Capitol area. Other tours described are in Oak Park, Boulevard Park, and Curtis Park neighborhoods. The Downtown Sacramento Partnership also offers guided tours on topics like Sacramento's early history, architecture, art, and religious structures.
This lecture provides an overview of San Francisco's history from the early Spanish missions to the 20th century. It discusses the city's growth during the Gold Rush and features images of landmarks, maps, and art from different eras. Key events summarized include the 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed much of the city, major rebuilding efforts and plans like the Burnham Plan, and the two World's Fairs held in the city in the early 20th century which promoted its recovery. The lecture also highlights the work of photographer Dorothea Lange and references the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
This document provides a company profile and curriculum vitae for Historical Consultants Pty Ltd, headed by Rob Linn. Some key points:
- Historical Consultants has extensive experience publishing high-quality history works and has worked with governments, corporations, and publishers.
- Rob Linn has authored several acclaimed history books that have won numerous awards. He has also conducted extensive oral history projects.
- The company has worked on significant projects such as a history of rural Australia and the largest oral history project of the Australian wine industry.
- Linn's work has received widespread praise for its thorough research, clear presentation, and contribution to documenting Australian history.
The document summarizes two archival collections at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library:
1) The Caldwell High School Slides collection contains photographs from 1973-1984 that were scanned from slides. The slides depict Caldwell High School in Columbus, Mississippi which originated in 1970 during desegregation.
2) The Smith & Wright Mercantile Store Ledger from 1841-1845 documents business transactions in Plymouth, Mississippi. The town was located near Columbus and was an important cotton trading center. The ledger was indexed to create a name index.
Both collections were processed which involved scanning, describing, organizing, and indexing materials to make them accessible for research. Details of the processing are provided.
The NoDa neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina originated as a mill village in the early 1900s. The mills closed between the 1950s-1970s, leading to economic decline. In the late 1980s, art studios began moving into old mill buildings, launching the area's transformation into an arts district. Today, the neighborhood faces pressures of gentrification as new development replaces historical structures. The document examines how NoDa has preserved its history amidst urban changes and what lessons can apply to other neighborhoods.
This document lists 38 historical markers located across Slatington, Walnutport, and Washington Township that commemorate people and events from the area's history. The markers cover topics related to the slate industry, local settlers, transportation routes, civic structures, and more. Brief descriptions are provided for each marker's location and significance. Additionally, the document provides short summaries of the histories of Slatington, Walnutport, and Slatedale, highlighting how the slate industry shaped development in these towns.
North Philly Residence of Malcolm X Nominated for Listing on Philadelphia Reg...All That Philly Jazz
In 1954, Elijah Muhammad sent Malcolm X to Philadelphia to expand Temple No. 12 of the Nation of Islam. During his stay in the City of Brotherly Love, he lived in the Sharswood neighborhood at 2503 W. Oxford Street. The house is historically significant because of its association with Malcolm X, aka El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, a human rights activist and cultural icon whose charismatic leadership laid the foundation for the growth of Islam among African Americans in the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the nation.
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2012-036 RogerLathePapersFindingAid
1. Guide to the
Roger L. Lathe Papers,
c.1961-2002
Collection Number: 2012/036
551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811-0229 | TEL (916) 808-7072 | FAX (916) 808-7582
www.centerforsacramentohistory.org
2. 1
Descriptive Summary
Title
Roger L. Lathe Papers
Accession Number
2012/036
Creator
Lathe, Roger Lee, 1933-2009
Date Range
1961-2002
Extent
8 boxes (9.25 linear feet) of archival material
Language
English
Repository
Center for Sacramento History
551 Sequoia Pacific Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 808-7072
csh@cityofsacramento.org
www.centerforsacramentohistory.org
Location
02:H:03 – 02:H:04
Abstract
The Roger L. Lathe papers includes the professional documentation of a “housewright,” working throughout the
Sacramento area and Northern California cities. Lathe spent his professional career as an architectural historian,
preservation and restoration contractor and licensed home inspector. He wrote numerous articles in the
Sacramento Bee entitled, “The Housewright,” addressing issues pertaining to restoration, preservation,
architecture, and other home improvements. The bulk of the collection contains reports of home inspections, an
inspection checklist for private residences, including Lathe’s comments and repair recommendations.
3. 2
Administrative Information
Access
The collection is open for research use.
Publication Rights
All requests to publish or quote from private manuscripts held by the Center for Sacramento History (CSH)
must be submitted in writing to the archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of CSH as the
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item, prepared according to standard citation style such as MLA, ALA, or Turabian],
[2012/036 Item Call Number], Roger L. Lathe Papers, Center for Sacramento History.
Acquisition Information
Received from the Sacramento Public Library (via Liza Mehler), on October 17, 2012 by the Center for
Sacramento History.
Related Materials
Materials related to those in the Roger L. Lathe Papers may be found in the following collections at CSH: the
Sacramento Bee Collection (1983/001) and the McClatchy Newspapers and Broadcasting Collection
(2005/054).
Processing History
Processed and finding aid prepared by Ashley Franklin, Kristine Gould, Gabriela Landeros, and Tracy Phillips,
2013.
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Biographical Sketch
Roger Lee Lathe was born on October 27, 1933 in Delaware. Lathe was a professional preservation and
restoration contractor, a licensed home inspector, and called himself a “housewright,” meaning a person who
works on houses. In 1976, Lathe and his wife Louise “Liza” Mehler settled in Alkali Flat, an older Sacramento
residential neighborhood that was undergoing a thirty-year plan for redevelopment and preservation. He
worked for three decades, as well, to restore his 1894 home on F Street. He had an affinity for Victorian homes
and championed the cultural heritage present in midtown Sacramento.
He composed thorough house inspection reports for the Sacramento area that reflected a high level of inspection
and evaluation of older homes for prospective buyers and homeowners alike. He was an active freelance writer
for multiple publications, such as the Sacramento Bee, and the Old City Guardian, and his article series, “The
Housewright,” appeared in both. Lathe contributed to the Sacramento Old City Association’s “Structural
Rehabilitation and Restoration Resources List” and assembled their first “Fainted Ladies Resource List.”
He was a long-time member of the Sacramento Old City Association, Berkeley Architectural Heritage
Association, and Sacramento County Historical Society.
Lathe’s house inspection career ended in 2001 due to macular degeneration; he passed away on February 11,
2009 in Sacramento at age 76.
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Scope and Content
This collection contains publications and articles Roger Lathe wrote and collected regarding architecture,
historic preservation, and construction. It also includes reports of inspection he conducted on Northern
California homes. The geographic focus of the material is Sacramento, California, and dates from the 1960s
through the 2000s. The original order of the papers was not discernible, and an artificial series hierarchy was
created based on similar subject material. Within each series the folders are organized both alphabetically and
numerically.
Topics and subjects included in the collection are architecture, historic preservation, real estate, construction
materials, inspections, restoration, neighborhood revitalization, city planning, and the Southern Pacific
Railroad.
Series 1 – Reports of Inspection comprises of reports evaluating houses primarily in the city of Sacramento.
There are also reports for outlying cities and unincorporated areas such as Walnut Grove, West Sacramento,
Woodland, Arden Park, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Clarksburg, Courtland, Dixon, Elk Grove, Fair Oaks,
Folsom, Freeport, Granite Bay, Knights Landing, Laguna, Newcastle, North Highlands, Oakland, Penryn,
Roseville, and Winters. The series is organized by street address – first by Sacramento numbered avenues,
streets, and parkways; and then alphabetically by the name of the street. The aforementioned cities are
organized alphabetically by city at the end of the series.
Series 2 – Publications encompasses various publications that Roger Lathe contributed to and collected
regarding real estate, architecture, and construction. This series includes such publications as Home Owner’s
Resource, the Sacramento Bee, and the Old City Guardian. The series is organized alphabetically by
publication title and each publication is in order by date published. See also Series 5 for additional articles
written by Lathe.
Series 3 – Collected Materials comprises of articles, papers, brochures, and other materials regarding his
interests in historic preservation, homes, and architecture. It is organized alphabetically by folder title.
Series 4 – Correspondence is in no discernible organization, and includes various letters, memos, “thank you”
notes, correspondence between clients regarding home inspections, and public responses regarding Lathe’s
published articles.
Series 5 – Newspaper Clippings focuses primarily on articles written by Lathe in publications such as the
Sacramento Bee, The Housewright, Neighbors, etc. Subjects of note include neighborhood restoration, historic
preservation, renovations, Governor’s mansion, house inspections, vintage house restorations, K Street, Old
Sacramento, and Sacramento heritage. Organization of these files was kept in original order created by the
donor—alphabetized by the first letter of the article title.
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Indexing Terms
Personal Names
Lathe, Roger Lee, 1933-2009
Corporate Names
Old City Guardian
Sacramento Bee
Sacramento Old City Association
Southern Pacific Railroad
Subjects
Architecture
Building inspection
Building materials
Community development, Urban
Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration
Historic neighborhoods
Historic preservation
Residential real estate
Sacramento (Calif.)—History