Three generations of Frost architecture in the New York area : photo album

Summary
Collection ID:
AAA.frosfred
Creators:
Frost, Frederick G., 1907-1991
Dates:
1985
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.3 Linear feet
(1 v.)
Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An album compiled by Frederick G. Frost, Jr. regarding the architectural firms Frederick G. Frost, Architects, Frederick G. Frost, Jr. and Associates, and Frost Associates. Included are 117 photographs, arranged chronologically, of structures designed by the firms, as well as by Frost, Sr. while with the firm Trowbridge and Livingston. Included are Frost's handwritten preface and descriptive notes, as well as a reprint of a clipping on the firm, ca. 1963, and a printed 50th anniversary brochure.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Architect; New York, N.Y. Frost, Jr. joined his father's firm, Frederick G. Frost, Architects (founded 1917) in 1933. Upon his father's retirement in 1955 he renamed the firm Frederick G. Frost Jr. and Associates. His son, A. Corwin Frost, joined in 1960, and in 1968 the firm became Frost Associates. It ceased in 1980 upon the retirement of Frederick G. Frost, Jr.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1985 by Frederick G. Frost, Jr, who took the photographs during a tour of Frost architecture in April 1985.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Architecture -- New York Metropolitan Area Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Architects -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Architectural firms -- New York (State) -- New York Function Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Frost, A. Corwin, 1934- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Frost, Frederick G., 1907-1991 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Frost, Frederick G., 1876-1966 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Frederick G. Frost, Jr. and Associates Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Frederick G. Frost, Architects Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Frost Associates Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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