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Housing, Improved: United States. Massachusetts. Brockton. Massachusetts Building Permits: Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc.

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c. 1900

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Housing, Improved: United States. Massachusetts. Brockton. Massachusetts Building Permits: Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc.

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Artist: Unidentified Artist,

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c. 1900

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This image depicts a blank form titled "Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc." It is designed for use in Brockton in the year 191, likely part of the formatting for a specific year in the 1900s. The form is addressed "To the Honorable, The Board of Aldermen: Inspector of Buildings," and outlines the details an applicant must provide to request a building permit for alterations or construction.

The document is formatted with sections to be filled out, including fields for identifying the location and details of the building, such as the name of the owner, architect, mechanic, and occupant, as well as structural information like the building's dimensions, foundation material, roof style, and external wall thickness. There are extensive sections for specific alteration proposals, including extensions, raising, rebuilding, or changes to external or party walls. The form also requests additional details such as the purpose of the building, its current and proposed conditions, how the structure would be supported, and the estimated cost.

It is a formal, highly detailed document, likely reflecting the regulatory requirements of its time for urban construction and remodeling projects.

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The image is of a blank form titled "Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc." It is designated for the city of Brockton and is meant for use in the year 191, with a space left for the last digit to be filled in. The form is addressed to the Inspector of Buildings and the Board of Aldermen, and it requires various details about a proposed building alteration.

The form includes spaces to fill in information such as:

  • Location of the building
  • Name of the owner, occupant, mechanic, and architect
  • Ward and district
  • Size, material, and dimensions of the building and lot
  • Number of stories and roof style
  • Thickness of walls, both external and party walls
  • Occupancy details, such as the number of families and elevators

It also contains sections for additional details if the building is to be extended, moved, raised, or rebuilt. This includes questions about the size of extensions, materials to be used, changes in height, and estimated costs. Furthermore, it asks for specifics if any portion of the external or party walls are removed, including how the remaining structure will be supported and details of new materials like iron or brick piers.

The form seems to be designed to ensure that comprehensive information is collected for any building alterations requiring a permit, to maintain building standards and safety regulations.

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The image appears to be an application form for a permit to make alterations to a building. The form contains various fields to be filled out with details about the proposed alterations, such as the location, size, and materials of the building, as well as the purpose of the alterations. There are no human faces visible in the image.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This is a historical building permit application form from Brockton, titled "Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc." It appears to be a blank form that would have been submitted to the Board of Aldermen and Inspector of Buildings. The form is quite detailed and includes sections for:

  1. Basic information about the building's location and ownership
  2. Building specifications (size, dimensions, materials)
  3. Details about proposed alterations
  4. Information about extensions, if any
  5. Details about moving or raising the building
  6. Information about wall removals and structural changes

The form is very comprehensive and includes spaces for measurements, materials, and specific construction details. It's printed on what appears to be aged paper, suggesting this is a historical document. The layout is organized into clear sections with specific questions about construction details, showing how building regulations were handled in earlier times in Brockton.

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The image depicts a vintage permit application form for building alterations, specifically for the town of Brockton. The form is divided into two sections: the first section is titled "Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc." and includes fields for the applicant's name, address, and a description of the building. The second section is titled "Detail of Proposed Alterations, Etc." and contains a series of questions related to the proposed changes, including the size and location of the building, the number of stories, and the materials used.

The form is printed on yellowed paper with black text and features a formal layout, suggesting that it was used in a professional or official capacity. The overall design and content of the form are consistent with those used in the early 20th century, when building permits were first introduced as a way to regulate construction and ensure public safety.

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The image depicts a vintage application for a permit to make alterations to a building. The document is titled "Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc." and features a beige background with black text. It includes sections for the applicant's information, a detailed description of the proposed alterations, and a section for the inspector of buildings to sign off on the application.

The document is dated 191 and appears to be from the early 20th century. It provides valuable insight into the process of obtaining a permit for building alterations during that time period.

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The image shows a document titled "Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc." It is addressed to the Board of Aldermen and the Inspector of Buildings. The document is dated 191 and appears to be an official form for requesting permission to make changes or additions to a building.

The form is structured with various sections that require specific information about the building and the proposed alterations. It includes fields for the building's location, the name of the owner, occupant, mechanic, and architect. There are also sections detailing the building's dimensions, such as the length, width, and height, as well as the number of stories and the type of roof.

Additionally, the form asks for information about the building's material, foundation, and the thickness of external and party walls. It also includes sections for the proposed alterations, such as the size of the extension, the style of the roof, and the material of the foundation. The form also requests details about the building's occupancy, such as the number of families living in the dwelling and the number of stores in the lower story.

The form is filled out with some information, but many fields are left blank, indicating that it is a template or a partially completed application. The document is printed on paper and appears to be an official form used for building permits.

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The image is a historical document titled "Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc." It appears to be an official form used in the early 20th century, specifically in the town of Brockton, as indicated by the reference number "191." The document is addressed to the Board of Aldermen and is signed by an Inspector of Buildings.

The form requests detailed information about a proposed building alteration or construction. It includes sections for the location, name of the owner, name of the occupant, name of the mechanic, and name of the architect. There are also sections for the size and dimensions of the building, including the length, width, depth, and number of stories. Additionally, the form asks for details about the style of the roof, material of the foundation, thickness of external walls, and the purpose for which the building is intended.

Further down, the form inquires about the current occupancy of the building, the number of families if it is a dwelling, and details about any hoistways and elevators. There is also a section for detailing the proposed alterations, including the size and style of any extensions, the material of the roofing, and the foundation details.

The form also includes sections for estimating the cost of the proposed alterations, the present height of the building, and the proposed foundation. It asks for details about any changes to the external or party walls, such as openings, support structures, and the material of the roofing.

Overall, the document is a comprehensive form used for obtaining a permit for building alterations, requiring detailed information to ensure compliance with local building regulations.

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The image is a scan of an old, formal document. It's an application form, likely from the early 20th century, requesting a permit for alterations to a building. The paper is aged, giving it a slightly yellowed appearance. The text is typed in a classic serif font.

Content:

The document is titled "Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc." with "Brockton," and a number "191" beside it. It's addressed "TO THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN: Inspector of Buildings."

The form is structured as a series of questions or prompts where information about the building, the proposed alterations, and materials to be used is to be filled in. Here's a breakdown of the sections:

  • Building Information: Asks for the building's location, owner, occupant, architect, material used, and dimensions.
  • Existing Conditions: Gathers data about the building's construction, use, and features like hoistways and elevators.
  • Detail of Proposed Alterations: This section is broad, inviting specifics about the work to be done.
  • If Extended on Any Side: Contains prompts regarding additions to the building.
  • If Moved, Raised, or Built Upon: Specific questions for projects that involve moving, raising, or rebuilding the structure.
  • If Any Portion of the External or Party Walls are Removed: Details about wall removal, sizes of openings, and support structures.
  • A final line contains "(OVER)" which likely indicated that there are more questions on the back of the page.

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The language is formal and bureaucratic. The document's layout and typography reflect the style of printed forms from the era.

Overall, the image is a historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the building regulations and documentation practices of the past.

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The image is a document titled "Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc." from Brockton, numbered 191. It is addressed to the Board of Aldermen, with the Inspector of Buildings mentioned.

The form is structured to gather detailed information about proposed building alterations. It includes sections to fill in:

  • General Information: Location, name of owner, mechanic, occupant, architect, building size (front, rear, deep, wide, long), number of stories, height from sidewalk, roof style, material of foundation and roofing, external and party wall thickness, building occupancy, dwelling family count, hoistways, and elevators.
  • Detail of Proposed Alterations, Etc.
  • If Extended on Any Side: Information about extension size (length, width), height above sidewalk, material, roof style, foundation, wall thickness, occupancy of the extension, and distances to surrounding buildings.
  • If Moved, Raised, or Built Upon: Details about the present height, the height after alteration, building's surrounding distances, foundation, and materials.
  • If Any Portion of the External or Party Walls are Removed: Information about the size of the opening to be made and the supporting materials.

The document is formatted with blank spaces to be filled in with the specifics of a building's alteration plans.

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The image is a historical document titled "Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc." from Brockton, with the form number 191. This document is an application submitted to the Board of Aldermen, specifically to the Inspector of Buildings, for a permit to make alterations to a building. The form includes various sections to be filled out with details about the building and the proposed alterations.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the form:

Header Information:

  • Title: Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc.
  • Location: Brockton
  • Form Number: 191
  • Recipient: The Honorable The Board of Aldermen; Inspector of Buildings

Building Information:

  • Location: [To be filled in]
  • Name of owner: [To be filled in]
  • Name of mechanic: [To be filled in]
  • Size of building:
    • No. feet front: [To be filled in]
    • feet rear: [To be filled in]
    • feet deep: [To be filled in]
    • No. of stories: [To be filled in]
    • feet high: [To be filled in]
  • Size of Lot:
    • feet long: [To be filled in]
    • feet wide: [To be filled in]
  • No. of feet in height from sidewalk to highest point of roof: [To be filled in]
  • Style of roof: [To be filled in]
  • Material of roofing: [To be filled in]
  • Material of foundation: [To be filled in]
  • Thickness of external walls: [To be filled in] inches
  • Thickness of party walls: [To be filled in] inches
  • How is the building occupied? [To be filled in]
  • If a dwelling, by how many families? [To be filled in]
  • Hoistways and elevators? [To be filled in]
  • For what purpose built? [To be filled in]
  • Number of stores in lower story? [To be filled in]
  • How protected? [To be filled in]
  • Ward: [To be filled in]
  • District: [To be filled in]

Detail of Proposed Alterations, Etc.:

  • If extended on any side:

    • Size of extension: No. of feet long: [To be filled in]
    • No. of feet wide: [To be filled in]
    • No. of feet high above sidewalk: [To be filled in]
    • No. of stories high: [To be filled in]
    • Style of roof: [To be filled in]
    • Material of roofing: [To be filled in]
    • Foundation: [To be filled in]
    • External walls: [To be filled in] inches
    • Party walls: [To be filled in] inches
    • Connection with main building: [To be filled in]
    • Distance from surrounding buildings:
      • Front: [To be filled in] feet
      • Side: [To be filled in] feet
      • Rear: [To be filled in] feet
    • What distance from the line of the adjoining lots will it be placed? [To be filled in]
    • What distance from any other buildings? [To be filled in]
    • Estimated cost: [To be filled in]
  • If moved, raised, or built upon:

    • Present height of building: [To be filled in]
    • When moved, raised, or built upon: [To be filled in]
    • Proposed foundation: [To be filled in]
    • No. of feet high from level of ground to highest part of roof: [To be filled in]
    • Distance from surrounding buildings:
      • Front: [To be filled in] feet
      • Side: [To be filled in] feet
      • Rear: [To be filled in] feet
    • Distance back from line of street: [To be filled in]
    • Distance from nearest line of lot: [To be filled in]
    • What will be the material of roofing? [To be filled in]
  • If any portion of the external or party walls are removed:

    • Will an opening be made in the party or external walls? [To be filled in]
    • What will be the size of the opening? [To be filled in]
    • How will the remaining portion of the wall be supported? [To be filled in]
    • If by iron or stone lintels, give size: [To be filled in]
    • If iron columns are used, give diameter: [To be filled in]
    • If brick piers are used, give size: [To be filled in]
    • inches; and thickness of shell: [To be filled in] inches

This form is comprehensive, requiring detailed information about the building's current state and the specifics of the proposed alterations to ensure compliance with building regulations.

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No. Application for Permit for Alterations, Etc. Brockton, 191 TO THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN Inspector of Buildings. the following deseribed Building: The undersigned applies for a permit to Location, Ward Distriet Name of owner, Name of oecupant, Name of architect Name of mechanie Material No. of stories feet rear, feet deep, Size f building, No. feet front, No. of stories, : roof, feet high: feet wide; Size of L feet long: feet in height from sidewalk highest point f roof, No. Material of roofing, Style of roof, Material of foundation, Distance from line of street. Thiekness of party walls, inches. Thickneas of external walls, inches For what purpose built? How is the building occupied? Number of stores in lower story? If a dwelling, by how many families? How protected? Hoistways and elevators? DETAIL OF PROPOSED ALTERATIONS, ETC. F EXTENDED ON ANY SIDE. No. of feet high above sidewalk, Size of extension, No. of feet long . No. of feet wide. : Material of roofing, ( stories high. Style of roof, No. Foundation, of what material will the extension be built? inches; and party walls?. inches. If of brick, what will be the thickness of external walls?. Connection with main baila: occupied? How will the extension Distance from surrounding buildings feet; side, feet: rear. feet; side, feet. Front, What distance from the lines of the adjoining lots will it be placed? Eatimated Cost, What distance from any other baildings? IF MOVED, RAISED, OR BUILT UPON. , Proposed foundation, When moved, raised r built upon Present height of building feet high from level of ground to highest part of roof.. No Distance from surroanding buildings:- feet; side, feet: rear, feet; side feet. Front Distance back from line of street, Distance from nearest line of lot, Will the roof be flat, piteh, hip or mansard? What will the material roofing? How many feet will the external walls increased in height? How many feet will the party walls be inereased in height? How will the building oceupied after alteration? IF ANY PORTION OF THE EXTERNAL OR PARTY WALLS ARE REMOVED. Will an opening be made in the party or external walls? on story. What will be the tize of the opening? feet wide: feet high How will the remaining portion f the wall be supported? by iron or stone lintels, give size, t iron columns are used, give diameter, inches: and thickness of shell inches brick piers are used, give aize, (OVER)
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