Help - Subject Appendix
The Subject Appendix provides the authorized term for each type of building
described in our digital library collection. These subject terms can be used in
an advanced search to find corresponding structure types.
Architecture -- Interiors
Use for:
Building & corridors
Buildings -- Business & Commerce
Use for:
Bank
Office building
Paint shop
Rail & plunger shop
Shop
Store
Store building
Wood shop
Buildings -- Education
Use for:
Public School
University lecture halls
Buildings -- Factories
Use for:
Baking Co.
Factory
Factory, machine & pattern shop
Finishing shop
Machine shop
Plant
Buildings -- Hospitals
Use for:
Asylum
Hospital
Wards
Buildings -- Out Buildings
Use for:
Bicycle house
Cattle building
Chicken house
Coal shed
Cottage
Cow stable
Garage
Greenhouse
Log cabin
Log cottage
Pump house
Shelter house and lavatory
Stable
Steward's cottage
Storage shed
Washroom
Buildings -- Public -- Government
Use for:
Firehouse
Post office
Buildings -- Recreation
Use for:
Boat house
Camp area
Casino & boat house
Club house
Gymnasium
Lodge
Welcome hall
Welcome hall cottage
YMCA
Buildings -- Refreshment
Use for:
Refreshment booth
Buildings -- Religious
Use for:
Church
Buildings -- Residences
Use for:
Apartment
Country house
Country residence
Dwelling house
Estate
House
Residence
Buildings -- Transportation & Storage
Use for:
Warehouse
