Blueprints and Architectural Drawings: Mr. H. G. Ripple; Mr. J. McKeen Cattell, Science Press Printing Co.; Wheatland Manor Corp.; Mr. William E. Nolty; Mr. Harry H. Grube; Mr. Wm. Babe Guyer; D. W. Ranck; Mr. & Mrs. Ernest O. Moser

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.

Administrative Note: Finding aid for Folders 98-106 by JP, Summer 2013.

 

Folder 98 Mr. H. G. Ripple. Wheatland Ave., Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 5 May 1925.

Triple House. Scale: 1/4” = 1 Foot. Basement Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, First Floor Plan, Rear Elevation, Front Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Right Side Elevation. File No. 377. Sheet No. 1-4. 5 May 1925.

 

Folder 99 Mr. J. McKeen Cattell, Science Press Printing Co. McGovern Ave, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 21 October 1940.

Office and Apartment Bldg. Scale: 1/4” = 1 Foot. First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Rear Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Front Elevation, Basement and Foundation Plan, Roof Framing, Second Floor Framing, Typical Double Hung Window, Typical Casement Window, Door Frames, Jamb, Elevation of Fire Place Walls, Pantry Cabinets, Kitchen Cabinets. File No. 4011. Sheet No. 1-3. 21 October 1940.

 

Folder 100 Wheatland Manor Corp. 1011-1037 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 7 October 1947.

Wheatland Manor Apts. Scale Varies. Basement Floor Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Section AA, Typical Kitchen Cabinets, West Elevation, North Elevation, South Elevation, East Elevation, Section BB, Elevations. Project No. 4716. Drawing No. 1-6. 7 October 1947.

 

Folder 101 Mr. William E. Nolty. 427 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 1 December 1940.

Alterations to Residence. Scale Varies. First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Kitchen Cabinets. File No. 4046. Sheet No. 1. 1 December 1940.

 

Folder 102 Mr. Harry H. Grube. Neffsville, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 30 June 1941.

Alterations & Additions to Present Car Storage Building. Scale: 1/4” = 1 Foot. Ground Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, North Elevation, South Elevation. File No. 4116. Sheet No. 1-2. 30 June 1941.

 

Folder 103 Mr. Wm. Babe Guyer. 542 W. James Street, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 22 October 1945.

Alterations to Residence. Scale: 1/8” = 1 Foot. First Floor, Second Floor, Third Floor, Kitchen Cabinet, Wood Screen, Divider Cabinets, Towel Cab., Closet & Book Case. File No. 4504. Sheet No. 1. October 22 1945.

 

Folder 104 D. W. Ranck. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 12 November 1924.

Vapor Vacuum Heating Kriebel System. Scale Varies. Details Sowing Connections for Headers, Damper, Regulators, Controller, and Separator, Details of Radiator and Piping Connections, Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Section AA. Drawing No. 4702. 12 November 1924.

 

Folder 105 Mr. D. W. Ranck. President Ave, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 8 March 1937.

Alterations and Additions to Building. Scale Varies. First Floor Plan, North Elevation, South Elevation, West Elevation, Plot Plan, Basement Plan, Details, Section AA, Section BB, Section DD, Section EE. File No. 537. 8 March 1937.

Work Shed and Garage Alterations. Scale Varies. Detail South Balcony, Detail West Balcony, Half Front View of Hood and Bracket. File No. 537. 8 March 1937.

 

Folder 106 Mr. & Mrs. Ernest O. Moser. Corp. Plum St. & Hand Ave. Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 30 January 1947.

Apartment Building. Scale: 1/4” = 1 Foot. Survey of Property, Detail- Wall Coping, Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, North Elevation, East Elevation, Det. Front Entrance, Details. Project No. 4657. Drawing No. 1-6. 30 January 1947.