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Building Commissioner subject files
Series
Identifier: 5410.007
Scope and Contents
Subject files of the Building Commissioner. Includes correspondence, reports, plans, etc.
Dates:
circa 1958-1985
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
Building permit files (Microfilmed jackets)
Series
Identifier: 5410.015
Dates:
circa 1900-1980
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
Certificates of Use and Occupancy
Series
Identifier: 5410.005
Scope and Contents
Files from 1972-2002 arranged alphabetically by address. Files from 2003-2014 are arranged chronologically. Files generally include copy of the certificate, inspection reports and other materials submitted during the application process.
Dates:
1972-2014 with gaps
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
Commissioner William Good records
Series
Identifier: 5400.001
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and subject files of Commissioner William Good who served from 2004-2011. This collection is unprocessed.
Dates:
2006-2011
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
Commissioner's bulletins
Series
Identifier: 5400.002
Dates:
1986-2001
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
Demolished building permit files ("Takedowns")
Series
Identifier: 5410.001
Scope and Contents
Building permit files of demolished buildings, also called "Takedowns." File jacket usually includes original building permit, permits for repair or renovation, violation notices, correspondence and permit to repair or raze (Takedown permit).
Dates:
circa 1880s-1990s
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
Demolished building (takedowns) photographs
Series
Identifier: 5410.002
Scope and Contents
Photograph files of buildings ordered razed by the City of Boston. Photographs document condition of building just prior to demolition and usually include photograph of lot after demolition.
Dates:
circa 1950-1990
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
Division of Health Inspections records
Series
Identifier: 5430.001
Scope and Contents note
Includes copies of permits issued for milk wholesalers, funeral directors, sale of frozen desserts, massage/vapor baths, etc., circa 1977-1988; complaints of violations, circa 1978- 1986; and temporary food service applications, 1992-1994. This collection is unprocessed.
Dates:
1969-1994
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
Housing Inspection Department publications
Series
Identifier: 5440.002
Scope and Contents
Reports produced by the Housing Inspection Department.
Dates:
1971, undated
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
Housing Inspection Division records
Series
Identifier: 5440.001
Scope and Contents
Includes administrative files, complaint case files, financial records, etc. This collection is unprocessed.
Dates:
circa 1956-1991
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
Inspectional Services Department publications
Series
Identifier: 5400.003
Dates:
2001
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
Permit plans
Series
Identifier: 5410.004
Scope and Contents
Plans filed with building permits in paper form from circa 1902-1970 and on aperture cards from circa 1970-1995. Contact the Inspectional Services Department, Building Division for access to plans on aperture cards.
Dates:
circa 1902-1995
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
Weights and Measures Division measuring tools
Collection
Identifier: 5490.001
Dates:
undated
Found in:
City of Boston Archives
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