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- ↑ Markham, Sandra. "Guide to the Calvin Pollard Architectural Drawing Collection 1834-1852, undated". 2003. New York Historical Society. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
- ↑ Austin N. O'Brien (October 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Registration:St. Paul's Episcopal Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on 2012-10-18. Retrieved 2010-12-24.
- ↑ "Brooklyn Borough Hall". Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York City. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
- 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ↑ "Petersburg Courthouse". Virginia.org. Archived from the original on 6 January 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
- ↑ The Olympic Theatre (1837-1852) - Internet Broadway Database
