Blueprints and Architectural Drawings: Kirk Johnson & Co., Keystone Manufacturing, Home of A. M. Breneman, West End School, Building for Dr. J. T. McNitch, Home of Earl M. Diffenbaugh

Repository:  LancasterHistory.org (Lancaster, Pa.)

Shelving Location:  Archives West 2, Flat Files

Description:  This collection contains blueprints and architectural drawings for buildings in Lancaster City and throughout the county. Many different structures are represented, such as schools, churches, offices, a restaurant, apartments and condominiums. Most plans are for new buildings, while others are for renovations or additions.

Creators:  The blueprints and drawings were created by the architects listed at the item level. There were collected by: Lancaster Historic Preservation Trust (Pa.); Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.) and LancasterHistory.org (Lancaster, Pa.).

Conditions for Access:  Patrons must make an appointment with the Director of Archival Services at least two weeks prior to visit.

Conditions Governing Reproductions:  Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.

Language:  English

Source of Acquisition:   Many of the blueprints and architectural drawings in this collection were transferred from the Historic Preservation Trust. Source of some plans is noted at the item level.

Note:  Some folders contain more than one set of plans, so the folder number may appear more than once in the finding aid.

Folder 11  Store Building for Kirk Johnson & Co. Lancaster, PA. C. Emlen Urban. Architect. Woolworth Building. Lancaster, PA. 10 July 1911.

East Side Elevation. Basement Floor Line, First Floor Line, Second Floor Line, Third Floor Line, Forth Floor Line, Fifth Floor Line, Pitch of Roof. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot. K-3. (in two pieces)

West Side Elevation. Basement Floor Line, First Floor Line, Second Floor Line, Third Floor Line Forth Floor Line, Fifth Floor Line, Pitch of Roof. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot. K-2. (in two pieces)

Rear Elevation. Basement Floor Line, First Floor Line, Second Floor Line, Third Floor Line. Section “A-A”, Section “B-B”. Forth Floor Line, Fifth Floor Line, Pitch of Roof. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot. K-1. (in two pieces)

Section “A-A” Looking West. Basement Floor Line. Present Ceiling, Present Walls, Present Skylight, Present Warehouse Windows.

 

Folder 11  Alterations and Additions to the Store Building for The Keystone Manufacturing Building. C. Emlen Urban. Architect. Lancaster, PA.

Present Basement Line, Present First Floor, Present Second Floor. Third Floor Line, Forth Floor Line, New Section. Note. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot. Sheet No. 3. (in two pieces)

Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Mezzanine Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot. Sheet No. 1. 15 December 1920.

Section “A-A“ Looking North. Present Roof, Present Windows, Present Ceiling, Present Walls, Present Skylight, Basement Floor Line.

Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan, Forth Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot. Sheet No. 2. 9 March 1921. (in three pieces)

 

Folder 11  Residence and Garage for Mr. A. M. Breneman. Lancaster, PA. C. Emlen Urban. Woolworth Building. Lancaster, PA. 24 January 1921. (in fragile condition)

F.S. Details for Garage for Mr. A. M. Brenemau. Section Through Stone Walls (Between Columns) Plan. Plan of Mullions.

Addition to Residence for Mr. A.M. Brenemau. Front Elevation, Plan (Garage). Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot.

North Elevation. Foundation Plan. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot.

 

Folder 12    Restricted

Addition to the West End School Building for the School District of  Lancaster Township. C. Emlen Urban. Architect. Lancaster, PA. 28 December 1925. (some blueprints in fragile condition)

 

Folder 13  Alterations and Additions to Building for Dr. J. T. McNitch. S.E. Corner W. Orange & N. Market Sts. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 20 1/2 N. Queen St. Lancaster, PA. File No. 482. 13 May 1929.

First Floor Plan, Basement Plan. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot. Door and Window Schedule. Sheet No. 1.

Orange Street Elevation, Market Street Elevation. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot. 1/2 Elevation of Head on Waiting Room Side, 1/2 Elevation from Stair Hall and Business Office. F.S. of Waiting Side Cornice. Details of Doors 219 & 230. Details of Cornice in Waiting Room. Scale: 3/4’’ =One Foot. Sheet No. 3.

F.S.D. of Sand Carved Ornament Over Entrance Door 101.

F.S.D. of Sand Carved Plaster Cap.

F.S.D. of Carved Wood Ornament for Store.

 

Folder 13  Residence for Mr. Earl M. Diffenbaugh. Woods Avenue. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub, RA. Architect. Lancaster, PA. File No. 259.

Rear Elevation, West Side Elevation. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot. Sheet No. 4.

Detail of Mantel in Living Room. 3/4’’ Detail of French Doors, 3/4’’ Detail of Cupboard in Pantry, 3/4’’ Detail of Cupboard in Kitchen, Side Elevation 3/4’’ Detail of Stairs, Typical Interior Door. Scale: 3/4’’=One Foot. 3’’ Detail of Interior French Door Trim, Full Size of Interior Trim, Jamb Application as Head of Interior Door Frame. Scale: 3’’=One Foot. Section. Full Size of “A”, Full Size of “B”, Full Size of “C”. Sheet No. 8.

East Side Elevation, Front Side Elevation. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot. Sheet No. 3.

First Floor Plan. Living Room, Kitchen, Pantry, Dining Room, Porch. Second Floor Plan. Owner’s Room, Guest Room, Hall, Bath, Library, Son’s Room, Balcony. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot. Sheet No. 1.

Full Size of Main Cornice, Full Size of “A”, Full Size of “B”, Full Size of “C”, Full Size of “D”, Full Size of “E”, Full Size of “F”. 3’’ Detail of Casement Window, 3’’ Detail of Typical Cellar Window, 3’’ Detail Thro Main Cornice, 3’’ Detail of Double Hang Window. Sheet No. 7.

Interior/Exterior—Plan, Plan of Ceiling. Section. Jamb, Transom Bar. Scale: 3/4’’=One Foot. Full Size of “A”, Full Size of “B”, Full Size of “C”, Full Size of “D”, Full Size of “E”, Full Size of “F”, Full Size of “G”. Sheet No. 5.

3/4’’ Detail of Porch Column, etc. Elevation, Section, Ceiling Plan. 3/4’’ Detail of Dormer Windows. 3’’ Detail of Dormer Windows, 3’’ Detail of Conductor Head. Full Size Detail of Balcony Column Cap. Full Size of “A”, Full Size “A”, Full Size of “B”, Full Size of “C”, Full Size of “D”, Full Size of “E”, Full Size of “F”. Sheet No. 6.

Basement Plan. Cold Cellar, Cinder Fill, Coal Bin, Furnace, Laundry. Attic and Roof. Scale: 1/4’’=One Foot. Sheet No. 2.