latest rare and seldom found 19th and early 20th century building trade catalogs acquired by the bldg. 51 museum archive

several important and seldom found building trade product catalogs, ranging from the late 19th century to the early 20th, have been painstakingly digitized and added to the bldg. 51 architectural artifact archive over the first half of 2022. the majority of the catalogs, brochures, building books, etc., are recent acquisitions - joining the ever-expanding library devoted to history of american architecture and its trades.

images courtesy of eric j. nordstrom and the bldg. 51 archive. all rights reserved. 2022.