The American Architect
Founded 1876
Volume CXVII WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1920
Number 2299
Contents
The Department of Architecture and the State Architect of the State of
New York. By A. L. Brockway, F. A. I. A...................................................... 35
The Public’s Faith in the Architect....................................................................................... 37 Uniform Business Organization of Public Architectural Departments........................ 39
State Departments of Architecture...................................................................................... 42 Editorial Comment.................................................................................................................... 47 Natural Influences in Building.............................................................................................. 49 Unsanitary Housing Affected by Political Elements....................................................... 50 Current News............................................................................................................................. 51
Weekly Review of the Construction Field.......................................................................... 55
Illustrations
General View, Sing Sing Prison. (Frontispiece)
Sing Sing Prison, New York. Lewis F. Pilcher, State Architect. (8 plates. )
Department of Architectural Engineering
Features of the Mechanical Equipment of the Wingdale, N. Y. Prison Buildings.
By George B. Nichols........................................................................................ 57
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