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Report on Public Baths and Public Comfort Stations by The Mayor's Committee of New York City. Public Baths. HAMILTON Gaston, MORRIS Moreau, TOLMAN Wm Howe [27870]

Report on Public Baths and Public Comfort Stations by

Published: NY,
Date: 1897.
Description: ix, 195pp, including very useful bibliog + 35 fascinating photo-illustrations and drawings. Tipped-in signed compliments slip from Wm. Howe Tolman, Member of the Mayor's Committee. Top edge gilt. Cloth, 25x17. Lovely bright copy. Bottom of spine trifle pulled.
Notes: A detailed and fascinating early study. Packed with architectural information on these institutions, including plans, views, detailed statistics etc. Much new work was being done at this time. British and European achievements are described with approval. Also includes material on washing places, public lavatories and similar features. These structures can be seen as responses to urban poverty. Scarce.
ISBN:
Price: £120.00