Background:

In the mid-1800s Samuel Sloan (1815-1884), a Philadelphia architect, published the first edition of his Model Architecture series.  Intended as a reference for architects and builders, the series portrayed a variety of designs including homes, mansions, school houses, churches, etc.  For each design plates were included presenting illustrations, floor plans and architectural details.  The architectural drawings are by Sloan, and the lithography by P. S. Duvall.  The Model Architect is one of the most influential architecture books in America in the second half of the 1800s.

Please note:  Our scanner could not accommodate the full size of each plate.  While some prints may appear to be "cut off"in the scanned image, in reality the full print is available and all are in excellent condition.