Seagram Building (375 Park Avenue), 1954-1965
Part of collection: The Seagram Company, Ltd. records (2126)
Dates
- Creation: 1954-1965
Scope and Contents
The Seagram Building (375 Park Avenue) series is comprised of the following three subseries:
Subseries A. Construction and Development Files, 1954-1956
This subseries contains building specifications at the general and detail levels; Samuel Bronfman's file regarding property acquisition and other legal matters; Ellis Slater's "Skytop" project file regarding preliminary plans for the building including a memo about the possibility of hiring Frank Lloyd Wright; files of the project manager regarding construction; change orders; and work orders.
Subseries B. Financial Records, 1954-1965
This subseries contains field reports; requisition statements from the builder George A. Fuller Co.; statements from commercial realtor Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., and other financial records.
Subseries C. Miscellany, 1957-1958
This subseries includes staff orientation booklet "Our New Home...375 Park Avenue Headquarters of the Seagram Companies," a postcard of the building and an advertisement for the temperature control system.
Extent
20.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
Restrictions apply to selected records and are noted where applicable within the finding aid.
Litigators may not view the collection without approval.
Related Names
Subject
- Seagram Building (New York, N.Y.) (Organization)
Creator
- From the Collection: Joseph E. Seagram and Sons, Inc (Organization)
- From the Collection: Seagram Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
