Historic Buildings Survey Report: Part I, Stone Library, Adams National Historic Site
Harris WS. 1960. Historic Buildings Survey Report: Part I, Stone Library, Adams National Historic Site. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
The report provides the administrative, historical, and architectural context for the Stone Library. The structure was built in 1870 by Charles Francis Adams to provide for the proper use and preservation of the books, papers, and maps of sixth U.S. President John Quincy Adams. The building is considered an important part of the park's interpretive program, and it is recommended that it have adequate repairs for its continued preservation. The report documents the initial construction and creation of the Library, subsequent maintenance, and historic use. It also describes the structure, conditions at time of publication, and preservation recommendations (interior and exterior).
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Harris, Wilhelmina
- Date of Issue
- 1960-09-15
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
- Units
- ADAM , NER
- Keywords
- books, Charles Francis Adams, John Quincy Adams, library, masonry, president, presidential library
- Subjects
- CRIS-HS: 000008: Adams Estate - Stone Library