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Herbert Scott Olin architectural drawings

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 1542

Scope and content

Plans, sections, elevations, and perspectives for an ideal mental hospital, "Opus N," designed by Herbert Scott Olin. Also, plans and elevations of other buildings designed by Olin; a letter from Olin's brother, J.D. Olin, with biographical information about Olin; and an explanation of the "Opus N" project.

Dates

[ca. 1909-1928]

Creator

Olin, Herbert Scott. (Person)

Biographical / Historical

Herbert Scott Olin graduated from Cornell University College of Architecture in 1900. He studied in Paris for two years, and returned to the United States to practice architecture. For a short time, he served as an instructor in Cornell's architecture program. He won awards for submissions to several international competitions, including one in Canberra, Australia. He died in Utica State Hospital in 1935.