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Holding Information

Collection: Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection

Institution: Athenaeum of Philadelphia

Client Name: Free Library of Philadelphia

Quantity: 1 Folder

Local Call: MSN729

Item dates: 1952-1953

Holding types: Correspondence, Drawings, Specifications

Documented Projects

• Mercantile Library
  Client: Free Library of Philadelphia
   

Documented Architects, Engineers, and Others

• Irwin & Leighton (fl. 1909 - present) (Contractors)
• Martin, Stewart & Noble (fl. 1954 - 1962) (Architects)
• Peck, Frederick William Gunster (1909 - 1998) (Landscape Architect)
• William H. Gravell Associates

Location

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Philadelphia, PA

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[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Development of Garden (R. A. Class; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 6/3/1953) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-102	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Garden Planting Plan (Frederick W. G. Peck, Landscape Architect, 6/1953) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*025	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Preliminary Plan of Garden & Section A-A (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 5/21/1953) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*015
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Underground Piping in Garden Area (Irwin & Leighton, 5/20/1953) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*026	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Floor Plans & Air Conditioning (W.E.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 2/20/1953) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-AC1	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Duct Shaft & Service Sink Rooms (J.B.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 2/20/1953) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-AC4-P4-E4
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Suggested Furniture Layout (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 2/13/1953) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-SK5.01	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Suggested Furniture Layout (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 2/13/1953) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-SK5.02	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Charging Desk (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 2/2/1953) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-SK4
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Detail Exterior Metal Letters (R.W.N.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 12/8/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-101	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Chestnut St. Roof Slab Detail (R.A. Class; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 12/1/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-L3	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Revision of Framing to Compensate for Mistake in Layout of Cols. 8A & 11A (William H. Gravell Associates, 11/4/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-SK3
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Change in Position of Col. 28A & P.9 Due to Difficulty in Removing Part of Party Wall (William H. Gravell Associates, 10/15/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-SK2	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Detail of "Date" (R.W.N.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 9/25/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-L2	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Elevation West Wall Footway Shelter (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 9/25/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-SK1
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Elevation East Wall Footway Shelter (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 9/25/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-SK1A	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Revision to Areas at Doors #15, #105 (J.M.C.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 9/23/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-L1	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Equipment Room & Roof/P.R.V. Room & Ground Floor (J.B.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/11/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-AC5-E5-P5
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Floor Plans & Electrical (N.D.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/11/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-E1	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Basement & Equipment Room (W.E.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/11/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-AC2-P2-E2	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Floor Plans & Plumbing (J. B.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/11/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-P1
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Plans and Schedules (J.M.C.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/11/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-A1	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Chestnut St. Elevation: Sections A-A, B-B, C-C, D-D & Details (J.M.C. and E.G.C.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/11/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-A2	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Rear Elevation: Sections E-E, F-F, G-G & Details (J.M.C. and N.K.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/11/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-A3
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Reflected Ceiling Plans & West Elevation Details (M.D.S.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/11/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-A4	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Exterior Details (N.K.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/11/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-A5	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Interior Details (M.D.S.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/11/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-A6
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Library Equipment & Display Case Details (J.M.C.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/11/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-A7	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Proposed Revisions (Garden Elevation, etc.) (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/5/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-SKA	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Roof Plan (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 8/1/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-X1
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Ground Floor & Mechanical Room (J.B.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 7/7/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-AC3-P3-E3	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Ground, First & Roof Framing Plan (N.G; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 7/7/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-S2	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Foundation Plan, Sections & Schedules (N.G.; Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 7/7/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729-S1
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Possible Easement of North-West Corner of Proposed Mercantile Library (VOID) (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 5/15/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*013	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Sections Thru East Party Wall (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 5/12/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*002	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Survey of East Party Line (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 5/9/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*003
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Basement (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 4/23/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*005	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Proposed Branch Libraray: First Floor & Ground Floor (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 4/23/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*014A	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Proposed Branch Library: Basement (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 4/23/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*014B
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Branch Library: Section Showing West Wall, etc. (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 4/23/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*014C	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] First Floor & Ground Floor (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 4/23/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*008	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Section Showing West Wall, etc. (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 4/23/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*010
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Proposed Branch Library: First Floor & Ground Floor (VOID) (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 4/16/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*009	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Branch Library: Section Showing West Wall, etc. (VOID) (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 4/16/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*011	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Plan of Subdivision of Property: 9th Ward--Philadelphia (Ben H. Joseph, 3/18/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*019
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Plan for Use of Architect Made for the Philadelphia Parking Authority: Chestnut & 11th Streets (Ben H. Joseph, 3/16/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*020	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Plan for Use of Architect Made for the Philadelphia Parking Authority: Chestnut St., Clifton St., etc. (Ben H. Joseph, 3/16/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*021	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Ground Floor & First Floor (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 2/26/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*007
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Chestnut St. Elevation, etc. (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 2/26/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*004	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Ground Floor & First Floor (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 1/23/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*006	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Longitudinal Section, Chestnut St. Elevation, etc. (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 1/15/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*012
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Basement, First Floor, and Gallery (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects, 1/15/1952) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*016	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Reference Room, Garden, etc. (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*017	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Joins Plan (10-S-0) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*022
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Joins Plan (10-S-1) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*023	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Section (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*024	[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Lobby, Reading Room, etc. (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*018
[Mercantile Library] [Free Library of Philadelphia] Tabulation of Bids (Martin, Stewart & Noble, Architects) Martin, Stewart & Noble Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Local ID #: MSN729*001

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