The Horlbeck Cash and Estimate Book, 1839-1849, was kept by members of the Horlbeck building and architectural business. The first half of the book is a cash book listing expenses and income. Expenses were for laborers described as white and "negroe", lime, bricks and "negro cloth." The second half of the book lists projected costs, lists of supplies, descriptions and occasional floor plans and drawings for structures to be built, repaired, and remodeled. Buildings include a dwelling house for a "Colored Man" and an Engine House.
The Horlbeck Daybook, 1835-1837, was kept by members of the Horlbeck building and architectural business. Included in the daybook are lists of work done for clients such as remodeling, repair, or construction. Buildings worked on include the jail, St. Stephen's Chapel, the Fire Master's Department, and the Poor House. The descriptions include types of materials used and the number of Black and White employees working. Black employees consist of enslaved and freed persons.
The Horlbeck Ledger, 1839-1847, is a bound volume by members of the Horlbeck building and architectural business. The book records work done for clients White and Black employees and specifies the type of repair, remodeling or construction jobs and supplies. Black employees are comprised of enslaved persons and freed men and women.
A photograph of St. Philip's Church entrance columns. Includes a view of Church Street with a horse-drawn carriage, and St, Philip's Cemetery across the street.
A description of 69 Church Street typed on a piece of paper. It mentions several notable figures who may have owned the property, including Richard Capers, Jacob Motte, James Parsons, and "Mrs. Wm. Mason Smith."
(Front) 5 x 8 index card with survey of 51, 53, and 55 Elizabeth Street. Includes one thumbnail image of dwelling. (Back) Brief notes about the property. Signed by A.R.H.S., S.G.S., and A.S.
(Front) 5 x 8 index card with survey of 5 Elliott Street. Includes one thumbnail image of dwelling. (Back) Signed by A.R.H.S., S.G.S., A.S., and J.M.H. (possibly James M. Hunt).
(Front) 5 x 8 index card with survey of 332 East Bay Street, labelled "Reject." Notes mention neighborhood rumors that the building was once a rice mill. Includes one thumbnail image of dwelling. (Back) Signed by A.R.H.S., S.G.S., and A.S.
(Front) 5 x 8 index card with survey of a building on the corner of East Bay Street and Amherst Street. Includes one thumbnail image of dwelling. (Back) Brief notes about the property. Includes thumbnail image of the building.
(Front) 5 x 8 index card with survey of St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 22 Elizabeth Street. Includes one thumbnail image of building. (Back) Brief notes about the property.
(Front) 5 x 8 index card with survey of 332 East Bay Street. Includes one thumbnail image of dwelling. (Back) Brief notes about the property, including speculation about possible previous owners.