bldg. 51 and urban remains secure large selection of emblematic and monogrammed hardware from historically important american buildings

a sizable collection of custom-designed commerical door hardware was recently purchased by both the bldg. 51 museum and urbna remains earlier this month. the emblematic and monogrammed cast brass, bronze, and bower-barff iron doorknobs and backplates are from numerous historically important american buildings (many demolished) across the country. a sampling of the hardware photographed in the studio is provided below.

images courtesy of eric j. nordstrom. all rights reserved. 2024.