People's Bank Building, Harrisonburg, Va., Blueprints 1916 & 1949

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection is comprised of thirty blueprints, 1916 & 1949, of the People's Bank Building in Harrisonburg, Virginia (now the Rockingham County Office Building). The bank was designed by architect Alfred C. Bossom. The blueprints chiefly illustrate full scale details of interior and exterior views of the bank and its structural plans as well as alterations and plans for the entrance vestibule and lobby, cellar plans, the directors' room, a marble drinking fountain, and various grille work in addition to other details.

Also present are blueprints by W. H. Tuttle for 1949 renovations of the building. Tuttle's blueprints include plans for improved banking quarters and consists of various elevation schemes and perspectives.

Acquisition information:
The collection was a gift to the Library on February 6, 1987, from Mr. Don Krueger, county engineer of Rockingham County, Harrisonburg, Virginia, through Martha Caldwell, James Madison University.
Physical description:
This collection is comprised of thirty blueprints.