Architectural Records, 1897-1992 and undated

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The materials in the architectural records series are further arranged into nine subseries: Bridges, Lakes & Fountains, Coach Barn, Other Structures, Proposed Mansion, Pump & Filter House Systems, Main Residence, Surveys, Roads, Fields, Miscellaneous, and Farm Barn. The collection contains a wide assortment of records, including blueprints, diazo prints, site plans, schedules, and maps. The materials document a variety of design, construction, and farm-related activities at Duke Farms beginning with J.B. Duke and ending with Doris Duke, who continued to make enhancements to the estate through 1992. Topics include the original design of a new country estate at Duke Farms (which was never built) and later additions to the existing main residence at Duke Farms, design and building of other structures on the estate including the Coach Barn, cottages, and Filter House, the landscape design of lakes, roads, and buildings, road and property surveys, and crop plantings. Many of the architects and engineers retained for architectural services to Duke Farms were from prominent firms, including the Horace Trumbauer firm, Buckenham & Miller, Kendall, Taylor & Stevens, Thomas W. Lamb, and Wyeth & King. The Miscellaneous Series consist of architectural records that were not originally integrated into the other seven categories.

Digital use copies exist for some of the architectural records and have been identified below. Digital use copies can only be accessed onsite in the Rubenstein Library Reading Room. To request access please contact Research Services prior to visiting the library.

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