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William B. Miles account book

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS236f

Scope and Content

This collection contains an account book containing construction figures and material descriptions of buildings in Atlanta and elsewhere, including the Georgia State Capitol Building; Inman Building; Austell Building; Fulton County Court House Annex; and the police station and stables.

Dates

  • 1885-1889

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

William A. Miles came to Atlanta around 1884 and was a partner in the building and contracting firm of Miles & Horn. The firm constructed the Georgia State Capitol building in Atlanta. After the death of Horn in 1887, Miles became president of the Atlanta Bridge & Axle Company.

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1977

Title
William B. Miles account book
Author
Paul Crater
Date
March 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

Contact:
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Atlanta GA 30305
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