Published References

• Glazer, Irvin R. Philadelphia Theatres, A-Z: A Comprehensive, Descriptive Record of 813 Theatres Constructed Since 1724. New York: Greenwood Press, 1986., p. 89
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  Client/Project Name: Colonial Theatre
   
• Some Recent Architecture A Collection of Views of Buildings in which the Steam Power Plants, Heating, Ventilation, Electric Work or Automatic Fire Systems were either designed or Erected by Francis, Bros. & Jellett, January 1, 1903, p. 5
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  Client/Project Name: Y.M.C.A. Building
  Architects Referenced: Francis Bros. & Jellett; Hutton, Addison (1834-1916)
   
• King, Moses. Philadelphia and Notable Philadelphians. New York: Blanchard Press, Isaac H. Blanchard Co., 1901., p. 17
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  Client/Project Name: Young Men's Christian Assoc
   
• Illustrated Philadelphia: Its Wealth and Industries. American Publishing & Engraving Co., 1889., p. 81
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  Client/Project Name: Chestnut Street, Looking East from 15th St.
   
• Engelhardt, George Washington, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, The Book of Its Bourse & Co-operating Bodies, Philadelphia, Lippincott Press, 1898-99., p. 50
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  Client/Project Name: YMCA Building
   
• The Official Office Building Directory and Architectural Handbook of Philadelphia, The Commercial Publishing and Directory Co., Philadelphia, 1899, p. 516
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  Client/Project Name: Young Men's Christian Association
  Architect Referenced: Hutton, Addison (1834-1916)
   
• Westcott, Thompson. The Official Guide Book to Philadelphia. Philadelphia: Porter & Coates, 1875., p. 298
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  Client/Project Name: Young Men's Christian Association
   
• Philadelphia Real Estate Record and Builders' Guide, v. 9, n. 20, p. i, 5/16/1894
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  Client/Project Name: YMCA
  Architect Referenced: Hutton, Addison (1834-1916)
   
• Philadelphia Real Estate Record and Builders' Guide, v. 16, n. 27, p. 421, 7/3/1901
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  Client/Project Name: YMCA
  Architect Referenced: Hutton, Addison (1834-1916)
   

Drawings, Photos, Papers, etc.

• Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Irvin R. Glazer Theater Collection
  Holding Name: Colonial Theatre
  Quantity: 1, Call Number: 43-P-047
   
• Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Irvin R. Glazer Theater Collection
  Holding Name: Colonial Theatre
  Quantity: 2, Call Number: 43-SL-048
   
• Historical Society of Pennsylvania - Jane Campbell Scrapbooks
  Holding Name: Young Men's Christian Asociation
  Call Number: v.14, p.46-53
   
• Philadelphia Historical Commission - Philadelphia Historical Commission Files
  Holding Name: Chestnut Street - 1400 Block
  Quantity: 1 folder (incl. 3 photographs)
   

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