4. Specifications and contracts for the Hall of the College of Physicians, 1862-1863

File — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The collection, including minutes, reports, correspondence, construction specifications, contracts, and related material, documents the work of the Building Committee, 1861-1864, and the construction of the Hall of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Most of this material was produced by Isaac Hays, chairman of the committee.

Notable items include the Building Committee's minute book, 24 February 1862-2 February 1864, which contains details of all alterations to the construction plans and decisions of the Committee on matters of interior design and furnishing; the final report of the Committee, 2 February 1864, containing a lengthy history of the College's decision to build and fund raising efforts; a deed poll, dated 20 May 1863 and signed by Mary W. A. Mütter, attesting to her satisfaction with the building; and correspondence with architect James H. Windrim and local contractors, including Michael Errickson, concerning estimates and costs of the work.