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Housing, Improved: United States. Massachusetts. Brockton. Massachusetts Building Permits: Application for Permit to Build. (First and Second Class Buildings.)

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c. 1900

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Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.3359.1

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Housing, Improved: United States. Massachusetts. Brockton. Massachusetts Building Permits: Application for Permit to Build. (First and Second Class Buildings.)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1900

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Archival Material

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Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.3359.1

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The image depicts an application form for a permit to build, specifically for first and second-class buildings in Brockton. The form is divided into two sections: the first section contains questions related to the location of the building, its purpose, and the number of families it will accommodate. The second section inquires about the building's height, materials, and other details.

The form includes a space for the applicant's name and address at the bottom, as well as a section for the inspector of buildings to sign and date. The form is printed on aged paper with black ink, giving it a vintage appearance. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the process of obtaining a building permit in Brockton during a bygone era.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a vintage building permit application form, titled "Application for Permit to Build" and numbered "189." The form is divided into two sections: the first section is for the inspector of buildings, and the second section is for the applicant.

Section 1: Inspector of Buildings

This section contains 39 questions that the inspector must answer to assess the building's design and construction. The questions cover various aspects, including:

  • Location: What is the location? Nearest cross street? Name of owner? Builder? Architect? Purpose of building?
  • Building characteristics: How many families? Stores? Width of the street? Near the line of the street? Will the building be erected on solid or filled land? Size of lot? Number of feet front? Rear? Deep? Size of building? Number of stories? Height? Number of feet in height from sidewalk to highest part of wall? Number of feet in height from sidewalk to eaves? Size of L? Will foundation be laid on earth, rock, timber, or piles? Will foundation conform to ordinances? Thickness of external walls? Party walls? Walls of L? Are the party walls solid or vaulted? What will be the materials of front? Will the roof be flat, pitch, or mansard? What will be the material of cornice? What will be the means of access to roof? Are there any hoistways or elevators? How is the building heated? Estimated cost?

Section 2: Applicant Information

This section requires the applicant to provide their name and address.

Additional Information

The form also includes a note at the bottom stating that if the building is to be occupied for a tenement or lodging house or family hotel, the applicant must provide additional information, such as the number of families to occupy each floor, the height of the cellar, the number of stories, and the number of feet in height from sidewalk to highest point of roof.

Overall, the form provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the design and construction of buildings, ensuring that they meet safety and regulatory standards.

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The image shows a form titled "Application for Permit to Build" dated 189. The form is used for applying for a permit to build first and second class buildings. The form is divided into sections with questions about the building's location, owner, builder, architect, purpose, number of families, stores, width of the street, and other details. The form also includes questions about the building's size, height, foundation, materials, ventilation, and other requirements. The form is designed to gather detailed information about the proposed building to ensure compliance with building regulations and safety standards.

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The image is a document titled "Application for Permit to Build." It is a form intended for individuals or entities seeking permission to construct a building. The form is structured with numbered questions, each requiring specific information about the proposed construction project.

The questions are as follows:

  1. What is the location?
  2. Nearest cross street?
  3. Name of owner?
  4. Builder?
  5. Architect?
  6. Purpose of building?
  7. How many families?
  8. Stores?
  9. Width of the street?
  10. How near the line of the street?
  11. Will the building be erected on solid or filled land?
  12. Size of lot, No. of feet front, rear, deep?
  13. Size of building, No. of feet front, rear, deep?
  14. No. of stories in height?
  15. No. of feet in height from sidewalk to highest point of roof?
  16. No. of feet in height from sidewalk to eaves?
  17. Size of L, feet long, wide, high; No. of stories, style of roof?
  18. Will foundation be laid on earth, rock, timber, or piles?
  19. Will foundation conform to ordinances?
  20. Thickness of external walls, 1st story, 2nd story, 3rd story, 4th story, 5th story, 6th story?
  21. Party walls, 1st story, 2nd story, 3rd story, 4th story, 5th story, 6th story?
  22. Walls of L, external, party?
  23. Are the party walls solid or vaulted?
  24. What will be the materials of front?
  25. If of stone, what kind?
  26. Will the roof be flat, pitch, or mansard?
  27. Material of roofing?
  28. What will be the material of cornice?
  29. What will be the means of access to roof?
  30. Are there any hoistways or elevators?
  31. How protected?
  32. How is the building heated?
  33. Thickness of shell of flue?
  34. Estimated cost?
  35. Fire stops?
  36. If the building is to be occupied for a tenement or lodging house or family hotel, give the following particulars:
  37. State how many families are to occupy each floor, and the whole number in the house.
  38. What is the height of cellar?
  39. What will be the heights of ceiling on first story?
  40. Second story?
  41. Third story?
  42. Fourth story?
  43. Fifth story?
  44. Sixth story?
  45. Is the cellar to be occupied for a dwelling?
  46. Is the front street 20 feet wide?
  47. How many water closets?
  48. Where located?
  49. How is the building to be ventilated?
  50. If there is a building already erected on the front or rear of the lot, give the size and number of stories.
  51. State how many means of egress are to be provided?
  52. What kind?
  53. Where located?
  54. Is the lower story to be used for business purposes of any kind?
  55. Size of floor timbers?
  56. Headers and trimming?
  57. Rafters?
  58. Staircases enclosed in brick walls?

The form also includes a space for the name and address of the applicant. The document is dated 1890 and is addressed to the Inspector of Buildings in Brockton. The form is designed to gather comprehensive information about the proposed building, ensuring that all necessary details are provided for the permit application process.

This application form is essential for regulatory compliance, ensuring that the proposed construction adheres to local building codes, safety standards, and zoning regulations. It allows the Inspector of Buildings to assess the feasibility and safety of the construction project before granting the permit.

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The image is a vintage application form for a building permit, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. It's a single sheet of paper filled with a series of questions and prompts for information about a proposed construction project. The form is divided into sections covering location, ownership, building specifications, and details relevant to tenement or lodging houses. There is space for basic information such as the location, owner’s name, and the planned purpose of the building. The form includes specifications regarding dimensions (lot size, building size, height), materials (foundations, walls, roofing), and features (number of stories, heating, ventilation). It requires more specific data if the structure will be used for a tenement, lodging house, or family hotel. Finally, at the bottom, there are signature spaces for the name and address of the applicant.

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Here's a description of the image you provided:

The image is a scan of an old-fashioned "Application for Permit to Build" form. It's labeled as applying to "FIRST AND SECOND CLASS BUILDINGS" and the location is Brockton. The form number is 189.

The form is addressed "To the INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS" and states "The undersigned hereby applies for a permit to build, according to the following specifications:-" followed by a series of numbered questions to be filled in.

The questions cover a wide range of building details, including:

  • Location of the building and nearby streets.
  • Names of the owner, builder, and architect.
  • Purpose of the building and number of families/stores it will accommodate.
  • Lot and building dimensions.
  • Height of the building (from sidewalk to roof/eaves).
  • Construction details like foundation, wall thickness, materials used for the front, roof, cornice, etc.
  • Access to the roof, heating, estimated cost, and fire safety measures.

A special section focuses on buildings intended as a "Tenement or Lodging House or Family Hotel," asking about the number of families on each floor and details about the cellar and ceiling heights.

The form concludes with questions about water closets, ventilation, existing buildings on the lot, means of egress, and whether the lower story will be used for business. It finishes by asking for the size of floor timbers, headers, trimmings, and rafters, and if stairways are enclosed in brick walls.

The form also has handwritten notes in red ink: "Location, ownership and detail must be complete and legible. Separate application required for every building."
The document appears to be a historical record and a template for gathering comprehensive information about proposed construction projects.

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The image is a historical document titled "Application for Permit to Build," specifically for first and second class buildings in Brockton. The document is numbered 139 and is addressed to the Inspector of Buildings. It contains a detailed form that applicants must fill out to obtain a building permit. The form requests comprehensive information about the proposed construction project, including:

  1. Location Details:

    • Location of the building.
    • Nearest cross street.
    • Name of the owner.
    • Name of the builder.
    • Name of the architect.
  2. Building Specifications:

    • Purpose of the building.
    • Number of families it will accommodate.
    • Number of stores.
    • Width of the street.
    • Distance from the street line.
    • Whether the building will be erected on solid or filled land.
  3. Dimensions:

    • Size of the lot (front, rear, deep).
    • Size of the building (front, rear, deep).
    • Number of stories in height.
    • Height from sidewalk to the highest part of the wall and eaves.
  4. Structural Details:

    • Size of the building (length, width, height).
    • Number of stories.
    • Style of the roof.
    • Foundation details (material, conformity to ordinances).
    • Thickness of external walls and party walls.
    • Materials used for external and party walls.
    • Roofing material and style.
    • Materials for cornices and means of access to the roof.
  5. Safety and Accessibility:

    • Presence of firewalls or elevators.
    • Heating method.
    • Estimated cost.
    • Thickness of the shell of the flue and fire stops.
  6. Additional Requirements for Specific Buildings:

    • If the building is to be used as a tenement, lodging house, or family hotel, additional details are required:
      • Number of families per floor and total.
      • Height of the cellar and ceilings on each story.
      • Presence of a dwelling in the cellar.
      • Width of the front street.
      • Number and location of water closets.
      • Ventilation methods.
      • Size and number of stories of any existing building on the lot.
      • Means of egress (type and location).
      • Business use of the lower story.
      • Size of floor timbers, headers, trimmings, and rafters.
      • Whether stairways are enclosed in brick walls.

The form concludes with spaces for the applicant's name and address. This document ensures that all necessary details are provided for the inspection and approval of the building permit.

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