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Original 1938 Chicago Board of Education architectural and construction specifications for South Side Vocational School, Job No. 811.
The documents cover concrete foundations and first floor construction as well as sewer and plumbing work for the South Side Vocational School project at 87th St., Anthony & Chappel Aves., Chicago.
Prepared for the Board of Education, City of Chicago, with John C. Christensen listed as architect.
The documents contain detailed period construction specifications covering subjects including masonry and concrete, excavation, reinforced concrete, carpentry, steel and iron work, reinforcement, anchor bolts, sewer and plumbing work, and other construction requirements.
Several 1938 dates are visible throughout the documents, including October 5, 1938, October 13, 1938, revisions dated 10/24/38, and an Advertisement for offers dated October 25th and November 1, 1938.
An approval stamp/signature and various handwritten period notes and markings are also present.
Condition:
This is an approximately 88-year-old working construction document and shows substantial age, storage and handling wear. The outer cover has heavy discoloration, staining, creases, tears, edge loss and worn corners. Interior pages show toning, stains, creases, handwritten markings and other age-related wear.
The documents are being sold as-is in their current vintage condition. Completeness has not been independently verified.
Please carefully review all photos for exact condition, contents and completeness. You will receive the exact documents shown.
A fascinating piece of 1930s Chicago architectural, construction and public-school history, particularly suitable for collectors of Chicago ephemera, architecture, engineering, or historical documents.
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