Smithsonian Institution Archives

Architectural Drawings, 1959-1974

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA05-111
Creators:
National Museum of History and Technology. Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
Dates:
1959-1974
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
7 oversize folders.
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records that document exhibition and building planning of the Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering for the Hall of Tools, the Hall of Heavy Machinery, the Hall of Power Machinery, offices, and work space in the National Museum of History and Technology (now the National Museum of American History). Some records date to when the museum was known as the Museum of History and Technology. Records also include several architectural drawings of storage space in the Arts & Industries Building. Materials include architectural drawings, blueprints, and transparencies for exhibit displays.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 05-111, National Museum of History and Technology. Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Architectural Drawings

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National Museum of American History Building (Washington, D.C.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museum of History and Technology (U.S.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Arts and Industries Building (Washington, D.C.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museum of History and Technology (U.S.). Hall of Tools Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museum of History and Technology (U.S.). Hall of Heavy Machinery Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museum of History and Technology (U.S.). Hall of Power Machinery Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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