Early Building Permits (MS040)
Collection
Identifier: MS040
Scope and Contents
This collection contains building permits from the early 1890s to the 1940s. The permits specify the modification to be constructed, the cost, the builder, and frequently an architectural sketch or drawing of the proposed change.
Dates
- 1892-1940
Creator
- Alexandria (Va.). Office of City Engineer (Organization)
Biographical / Historical
Building permits were first issued in the city of Alexandria in 1891 by the city engineer's office.
Extent
4.59 Linear Feet (11 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of John Stevens and the Alexandria Archaeology Society.
Creator
- Alexandria (Va.). Office of City Engineer (Organization)
- Title
- Early Building Permits Finding Aid
- Status
- In Progress
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library Repository