American Architect & Building News-Nov. 10, 1900-U.S. Post Office, KCK

American Architect & Building News-Nov. 10, 1900-U.S. Post Office, KCK
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17233
Building: 
Current Location: 
Conference room 312
Floor: 
3rd
Object Description
Object Type: 
Details: 
This is a poster print of an architectural drawing of the U.S. Post Office in Kansas City, Missouri featured on the cover of the November 1900 issue of the American Architect and Building News periodical.
Framed: 
Yes
Length: 
33 inches
Width: 
1 inches
Height: 
27 inches
Description: 

This print of an architectural drawing depicts the U.S. Post Office in Kansas City, Kansas designed by architects James, Knox, and Taylor. The building type is monumental with massive arched windows and a slight protrusion from the base of the building. The roof is minimized and replaced by a rectangularity uniform to the rest of the building which emphasizes the massive quality. The scene is set before the issue's date, indicated by the dress of the figures and the date on the building, MDCCCI, 1801.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes