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[Structure with pedimented wings. Perspective sketch]

[Structure with pedimented wings. Perspective sketch]

Manuscript notations on drawing. M.I.T. no. A-d-13. Drawing not signed; attribution based on handwriting and drawing style. From the Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Architecture and Planning dep... More

[Church ("Unitarian Church"), D Street and 6th Street, Washington, D.C. Side elevation, with variation]

[Church ("Unitarian Church"), D Street and 6th Street, Washington, D.C...

Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R). Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Floor plan showing rotunda and courts]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Floor plan showing rotunda an...

Shows 1818 crypt, first floor with proposed stairs to rotunda, per William Allen.

[United States Capitol grounds, Washington, D.C. Site plan, footprint, landscaping]

[United States Capitol grounds, Washington, D.C. Site plan, footprint,...

Shows west terrace. Date 1825 per William Allen. Inscription on verso: Capitol. General Plan. Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R).

[William Bingham House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Elevation]

[William Bingham House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Elevation]

Elevation rendering, features Gibbs surround, Venetian and fanlight windows, decorative panels, and tentative sketches of circular motifs. In: The Bulfinch sketchbook. Drawing has not been definitively attribu... More

[Four churches. Transverse sections]

[Four churches. Transverse sections]

Inscriptions below each drawing: "Catholic" "New North Church" "South Hampton in England" "Trinity Church-Boston". In: The Bulfinch sketchbook. Drawing has not been definitively attributed to Bulfinch, but has... More

India Wharf Stores, 306-308 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

India Wharf Stores, 306-308 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Suffolk County, M...

Photograph 1 is part of the Pictorial Archives of Early American Architecture (PAEAA), also found in Prints & Photographs Division of the Library of Congress Unprocessed Field note material exists for this stru... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Design for glass ceiling - House of Representatives]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Design for glass ceiling - Ho...

Inscription on recto: Design for a level Ceiling of Glass, proposed for the Hall of Representatives of the U.S. C Bulfinch. Date: 1821-1822 (William Allen). Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R).

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suf...

Significance: This is the second of three mansions designed by the noted architect Charles Bulfinch for Harrison Gray Otis and the only one of the three which has been used continuously as a private residence. ... More

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suf...

Significance: This is the second of three mansions designed by the noted architect Charles Bulfinch for Harrison Gray Otis and the only one of the three which has been used continuously as a private residence. ... More

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suf...

Significance: This is the second of three mansions designed by the noted architect Charles Bulfinch for Harrison Gray Otis and the only one of the three which has been used continuously as a private residence. ... More

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constitution Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constituti...

For related documentation, see also U.S. Capitol, Gateposts (HABS DC-35) and Bulfinch Capitol Gatepost (HABS DC-719). Significance: There seems to be no definite information as to when the Capitol setting was c... More

[House with two advance wings and curved hyphens. Floor plan]

[House with two advance wings and curved hyphens. Floor plan]

Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R). Public domain photograph of building plan, architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. South wing vestibule - floor plan]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. South wing vestibule - floor ...

Inscription on recto: Vestibule of South wing. with plan of proposed improvements. 4 ft to an Inch. Shows Bulfinch's 1828 alterations, per William Allen. Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R).

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & Capitol Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & C...

Significance: Symbolic of the nation's political system, it is the country's most important civic structure. Set the precedent for the Classical Revival style in the public buildings of the new capital. Wester... More

[Table and wheels] - Architectural drawing, public domain image

[Table and wheels] - Architectural drawing, public domain image

In album: "Principles of Perspective". Album not signed; attribution based on inscription inside cover "Indentified as belonging to Charles Bulfinch, & in his handwriting. Ellen L. Bulfinch, Nov. 13, 1894." Fro... More

[English and French methods] - Public domain dedication image

[English and French methods] - Public domain dedication image

In album: "Principles of Perspective". Album not signed; attribution based on inscription inside cover "Indentified as belonging to Charles Bulfinch, & in his handwriting. Ellen L. Bulfinch, Nov. 13, 1894." Fro... More

Faneuil Hall, Dock Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Faneuil Hall, Dock Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Significance: Faneuil Hall was called the "Cradle of Liberty" because many important meetings of protest were held here before the Revolution. It was the first Colonial attempt at academic design, completed in... More

India Wharf Stores, 306-308 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

India Wharf Stores, 306-308 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Suffolk County, M...

Photograph 1 is part of the Pictorial Archives of Early American Architecture (PAEAA), also found in Prints & Photographs Division of the Library of Congress Unprocessed Field note material exists for this stru... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suf...

Significance: This is the second of three mansions designed by the noted architect Charles Bulfinch for Harrison Gray Otis and the only one of the three which has been used continuously as a private residence. ... More

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suf...

Significance: This is the second of three mansions designed by the noted architect Charles Bulfinch for Harrison Gray Otis and the only one of the three which has been used continuously as a private residence. ... More

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constitution Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constituti...

For related documentation, see also U.S. Capitol, Gateposts (HABS DC-35) and Bulfinch Capitol Gatepost (HABS DC-719). Significance: There seems to be no definite information as to when the Capitol setting was c... More

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constitution Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constituti...

For related documentation, see also U.S. Capitol, Gateposts (HABS DC-35) and Bulfinch Capitol Gatepost (HABS DC-719). Significance: There seems to be no definite information as to when the Capitol setting was c... More

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constitution Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constituti...

For related documentation, see also U.S. Capitol, Gateposts (HABS DC-35) and Bulfinch Capitol Gatepost (HABS DC-719). Significance: There seems to be no definite information as to when the Capitol setting was c... More

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constitution Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constituti...

For related documentation, see also U.S. Capitol, Gateposts (HABS DC-35) and Bulfinch Capitol Gatepost (HABS DC-719). Significance: There seems to be no definite information as to when the Capitol setting was c... More

Old State House, Main Street & Central Row, Hartford, Hartford County, CT

Old State House, Main Street & Central Row, Hartford, Hartford County,...

Significance: The Old State House is thought to be the first public building designed by Charles Bulfinch. It uses federal style architecture. Survey number: HABS CT-3-3 Building/structure dates: 1796 Initial... More

[Remodeling a house into a hospital ("Joseph Barrell House remodeled as McLean Hospital"), Somerville, Massachusetts. Elevation]

[Remodeling a house into a hospital ("Joseph Barrell House remodeled a...

Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R). Public domain photograph of building plan, architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & Capitol Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & C...

Significance: Symbolic of the nation's political system, it is the country's most important civic structure. Set the precedent for the Classical Revival style in the public buildings of the new capital. Wester... More

[One-point perspective sketches of structure, road, and trees, with shifting vanishing point]

[One-point perspective sketches of structure, road, and trees, with sh...

Four sketches. Church interior elevation and section with galleries and vaulted ceiling on verso. M.I.T. no. A-d-12. Drawing not signed; attribution based on handwriting and drawing style. From the Massachusett... More

Faneuil Hall, Dock Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Faneuil Hall, Dock Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Significance: Faneuil Hall was called the "Cradle of Liberty" because many important meetings of protest were held here before the Revolution. It was the first Colonial attempt at academic design, completed in... More

Faneuil Hall, Dock Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Faneuil Hall, Dock Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Significance: Faneuil Hall was called the "Cradle of Liberty" because many important meetings of protest were held here before the Revolution. It was the first Colonial attempt at academic design, completed in... More

[State capitol building ("Maine State House"), Augusta, Maine. Plan of octagonal drum]

[State capitol building ("Maine State House"), Augusta, Maine. Plan of...

Inscription on recto: "this design was executed." Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R). Forms part of: Charles Bulfinch Archive (Library of Congress).

[Church of St. Stephen, London, England. Plan and elevation]

[Church of St. Stephen, London, England. Plan and elevation]

Plan and rendered longitudinal elevation of Church of St. Stephen, Walbrook, London, England. Drawing has not been definitively attributed to Bulfinch, but has sometimes been credited to him. In: The Bulfinch ... More

[Four churches. Sections]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

[Four churches. Sections]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Inscriptions below three of the drawings read: "Federal Street" "Octagon, Summer Street" "1st Church, Providence". In: The Bulfinch sketchbook. Drawing has not been definitively attributed to Bulfinch, but has... More

Architectural drawing for houses ("Blake-Tuckerman Houses") for Mrs. Edward Blake and Mrs. Edward Tuckerman, Boston, Massachusetts. Front elevation

Architectural drawing for houses ("Blake-Tuckerman Houses") for Mrs. E...

Preliminary drawing showing houses as elevation. UNIT title devised. Client, building name, and date from Kirker's Bulfinch's Boston, 1787-1817, 1964. Reference copy available in LOT 4249 (R). Forms part of Cha... More

Architectural drawing for a church ("New North Church"), Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Interior perspective

Architectural drawing for a church ("New North Church"), Hanover Stree...

Preliminary drawing showing church interior as perspective projection. UNIT title devised. Drawing not signed; attribution based on provenance. Address and date from Kirker's The architecture of Charles Bulfinc... More

Architectural drawing for seating in a gallery supported by Corinthian columns. Gallery, section with corinthian capital

Architectural drawing for seating in a gallery supported by Corinthian...

Working drawing showing gallery, seating, and Corinthian capital as plan and section. UNIT title devised. Drawing previously identified as Senate chamber gallery. Beginning date based on column style; end date ... More

[House with two advance wings and curved hyphens. Floor plan]

[House with two advance wings and curved hyphens. Floor plan]

Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R). Public domain photograph of building plan, architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Church ("New South Church"), Summer Street and Bedford Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Interior perspective]

[Church ("New South Church"), Summer Street and Bedford Street, Boston...

Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R). Public domain photograph of church architecture design drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

[The White House, Washington, D.C. Front elevation]

[The White House, Washington, D.C. Front elevation]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classical or neoclassical building, architecture design, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constitution Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constituti...

For related documentation, see also U.S. Capitol, Gateposts (HABS DC-35) and Bulfinch Capitol Gatepost (HABS DC-719). Significance: There seems to be no definite information as to when the Capitol setting was c... More

Old State House, Main Street & Central Row, Hartford, Hartford County, CT

Old State House, Main Street & Central Row, Hartford, Hartford County,...

Significance: The Old State House is thought to be the first public building designed by Charles Bulfinch. It uses federal style architecture. Survey number: HABS CT-3-3 Building/structure dates: 1796 Initial... More

Old State House, Main Street & Central Row, Hartford, Hartford County, CT

Old State House, Main Street & Central Row, Hartford, Hartford County,...

Significance: The Old State House is thought to be the first public building designed by Charles Bulfinch. It uses federal style architecture. Survey number: HABS CT-3-3 Building/structure dates: 1796 Initial... More

Old State House, Main Street & Central Row, Hartford, Hartford County, CT

Old State House, Main Street & Central Row, Hartford, Hartford County,...

Significance: The Old State House is thought to be the first public building designed by Charles Bulfinch. It uses federal style architecture. Survey number: HABS CT-3-3 Building/structure dates: 1796 Initial... More

U.S. Capitol, Gateposts, Nineteenth Street & Constitution (moved from Capitol), Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Gateposts, Nineteenth Street & Constitution (moved from ...

For related documentation, see also U.S. Capitol Gatehouses (HABS DC-31) and Bulfinch Capitol Gatepost (HABS DC-719). Survey number: HABS DC-35 Building/structure dates: ca. 1825 Initial Construction Building... More

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & Capitol Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & C...

Significance: Symbolic of the nation's political system, it is the country's most important civic structure. Set the precedent for the Classical Revival style in the public buildings of the new capital. Wester... More

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & Capitol Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & C...

Significance: Symbolic of the nation's political system, it is the country's most important civic structure. Set the precedent for the Classical Revival style in the public buildings of the new capital. Wester... More

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & Capitol Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & C...

Significance: Symbolic of the nation's political system, it is the country's most important civic structure. Set the precedent for the Classical Revival style in the public buildings of the new capital. Wester... More

[Squares] - Architectural drawing, public domain image

[Squares] - Architectural drawing, public domain image

In album: "Principles of Perspective". Album not signed; attribution based on inscription inside cover "Indentified as belonging to Charles Bulfinch, & in his handwriting. Ellen L. Bulfinch, Nov. 13, 1894." Fro... More

Architectural drawing for alterations to a church ("St. John's Church"), Washington, D.C. Section

Architectural drawing for alterations to a church ("St. John's Church"...

Working drawing showing church as section. UNIT title devised. Drawing not signed; attribution based on provenance. Date from information in P&P Curatorial Files. Church originally designed by Latrobe. Forms pa... More

[William Bingham House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Elevation]

[William Bingham House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Elevation]

Elevation rendering, features Gibbs surround, Venetian and fanlight windows, decorative panels, and tentative sketches of circular motifs. In: The Bulfinch sketchbook. Drawing has not been definitively attribu... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Ground floor plan]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Ground floor plan]

Inscription on recto: Copy of, Ground plan of the Capitol of the U States; Showing the Projection and division of the Centre according to the plan of Mr Latrobe. South wing. Lower Rotundo. North wing. Inscripti... More

[Church ("Unitarian Church"), D Street and 6th Street, Washington, D.C. Floor plan]

[Church ("Unitarian Church"), D Street and 6th Street, Washington, D.C...

Public domain scan of technical drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Design drawing for a lotus pipe stove. Front and top]
Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suf...

Significance: This is the second of three mansions designed by the noted architect Charles Bulfinch for Harrison Gray Otis and the only one of the three which has been used continuously as a private residence. ... More

Old State House, Main Street & Central Row, Hartford, Hartford County, CT

Old State House, Main Street & Central Row, Hartford, Hartford County,...

Significance: The Old State House is thought to be the first public building designed by Charles Bulfinch. It uses federal style architecture. Survey number: HABS CT-3-3 Building/structure dates: 1796 Initial... More

U.S. Capitol, Gateposts, Nineteenth Street & Constitution (moved from Capitol), Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Gateposts, Nineteenth Street & Constitution (moved from ...

For related documentation, see also U.S. Capitol Gatehouses (HABS DC-31) and Bulfinch Capitol Gatepost (HABS DC-719). Survey number: HABS DC-35 Building/structure dates: ca. 1825 Initial Construction Building... More

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & Capitol Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & C...

Significance: Symbolic of the nation's political system, it is the country's most important civic structure. Set the precedent for the Classical Revival style in the public buildings of the new capital. Wester... More

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & Capitol Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & C...

Significance: Symbolic of the nation's political system, it is the country's most important civic structure. Set the precedent for the Classical Revival style in the public buildings of the new capital. Wester... More

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & Capitol Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & C...

Significance: Symbolic of the nation's political system, it is the country's most important civic structure. Set the precedent for the Classical Revival style in the public buildings of the new capital. Wester... More

[Plaza] - Architectural drawing, public domain image

[Plaza] - Architectural drawing, public domain image

In album: "Principles of Perspective". Album not signed; attribution based on inscription inside cover "Indentified as belonging to Charles Bulfinch, & in his handwriting. Ellen L. Bulfinch, Nov. 13, 1894." Fro... More

[Design drawing for a stove. Front, side, and top]
Faneuil Hall, Dock Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Faneuil Hall, Dock Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Significance: Faneuil Hall was called the "Cradle of Liberty" because many important meetings of protest were held here before the Revolution. It was the first Colonial attempt at academic design, completed in... More

[William Bingham House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Plan]

[William Bingham House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Plan]

In: The Bulfinch sketchbook. Drawing has not been definitively attributed to Bulfinch, but has sometimes been credited to him. Reference print (copy photo) also available in LOT 4249 (R).

India Wharf Stores, 306-308 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

India Wharf Stores, 306-308 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Suffolk County, M...

Photograph 1 is part of the Pictorial Archives of Early American Architecture (PAEAA), also found in Prints & Photographs Division of the Library of Congress Unprocessed Field note material exists for this stru... More

India Wharf Stores, 306-308 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

India Wharf Stores, 306-308 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Suffolk County, M...

Photograph 1 is part of the Pictorial Archives of Early American Architecture (PAEAA), also found in Prints & Photographs Division of the Library of Congress Unprocessed Field note material exists for this stru... More

[Perspective representations of three stairways]

[Perspective representations of three stairways]

In album: "Principles of Perspective". Album not signed; attribution based on inscription inside cover "Indentified as belonging to Charles Bulfinch, & in his handwriting. Ellen L. Bulfinch, Nov. 13, 1894." Fro... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suf...

Significance: This is the second of three mansions designed by the noted architect Charles Bulfinch for Harrison Gray Otis and the only one of the three which has been used continuously as a private residence. ... More

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suf...

Significance: This is the second of three mansions designed by the noted architect Charles Bulfinch for Harrison Gray Otis and the only one of the three which has been used continuously as a private residence. ... More

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suf...

Significance: This is the second of three mansions designed by the noted architect Charles Bulfinch for Harrison Gray Otis and the only one of the three which has been used continuously as a private residence. ... More

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Harrison Gray Otis House (second), 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Suf...

Significance: This is the second of three mansions designed by the noted architect Charles Bulfinch for Harrison Gray Otis and the only one of the three which has been used continuously as a private residence. ... More

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constitution Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constituti...

For related documentation, see also U.S. Capitol, Gateposts (HABS DC-35) and Bulfinch Capitol Gatepost (HABS DC-719). Significance: There seems to be no definite information as to when the Capitol setting was c... More

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constitution Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constituti...

For related documentation, see also U.S. Capitol, Gateposts (HABS DC-35) and Bulfinch Capitol Gatepost (HABS DC-719). Significance: There seems to be no definite information as to when the Capitol setting was c... More

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constitution Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol Gatehouses, Fifteenth & Seventeenth Streets at Constituti...

For related documentation, see also U.S. Capitol, Gateposts (HABS DC-35) and Bulfinch Capitol Gatepost (HABS DC-719). Significance: There seems to be no definite information as to when the Capitol setting was c... More

[United States Capitol grounds, Washington, D.C. Site plan, botanic garden, city canal]

[United States Capitol grounds, Washington, D.C. Site plan, botanic ga...

Inscription on recto: Capitol. Botanic garden. City Canal. Inscription on verso: Capitol Grounds. Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R).

U.S. Capitol, Gateposts, Nineteenth Street & Constitution (moved from Capitol), Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Gateposts, Nineteenth Street & Constitution (moved from ...

For related documentation, see also U.S. Capitol Gatehouses (HABS DC-31) and Bulfinch Capitol Gatepost (HABS DC-719). Survey number: HABS DC-35 Building/structure dates: ca. 1825 Initial Construction Building... More

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & Capitol Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & C...

Significance: Symbolic of the nation's political system, it is the country's most important civic structure. Set the precedent for the Classical Revival style in the public buildings of the new capital. Wester... More

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & Capitol Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & C...

Significance: Symbolic of the nation's political system, it is the country's most important civic structure. Set the precedent for the Classical Revival style in the public buildings of the new capital. Wester... More

[Parapet. Elevation of parapet]

[Parapet. Elevation of parapet]

Inscription on recto: extent at base...50, centre....22,...& 12 high, each flank....14....10 high.

[Church ("Unitarian Church"), D Street and 6th Street, Washington, D.C. Interior elevation, apse]

[Church ("Unitarian Church"), D Street and 6th Street, Washington, D.C...

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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