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Fire protection system, 1945-1947, undated

 File — Box: 80, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

This material concerns Kimball's architectural services at Monticello as Chairman of the Restoration Committee and includes project files for the cellar, fire protection system, flagstaff, garden, graveyard, nailery, out chamber, superintendent's house, and water well. The material consists primarily of Kimball's correspondence with other members of the Restoration Committee, especially Milton Grigg, a Charlottesville architect; the officers and board members of the Foundation; and members of the Garden Club of Virginia who were closely involved with the restoration and upkeep of Monticello's grounds. The sub-subseries also contains architectural drawings and photographs.

Dates

  • 1945-1947, undated

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials predominantly in English with some material in French and German.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Series: 18 linear feet

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States