The existing 1868 Elephant House at London Zoo was demolished and the foundations laid for a new Elephant House; however work stopped in 1939 because of the outbreak of World War II and the Tecton designed Elephant House was never built. A new building designed by Casson Conder and partners was completed in 1965.
Concerning the new plans by Casson Conder and partners
Papers regarding the presentation of the RIBA Architecture Award Elephant and Rhinoceros Pavilion
By Tecton. Includes related correspondence and memos.
Records relation to expenditure of the Zoological Society of London
2 volumes denoting extraordinary expenditure at London and Whipsnade Zoos, between 1864 and 1939. They detail yearly spending on enclosures and buildings, some costs of animals.
Architect's fees and costs of the Aviary
Records relating to the fellowship and membership of ZSL
Zoological Society of LondonSuccessful application forms for becoming a Fellow. Gives applicant's address and who proposed and seconded them. Covers the years 1829-1831 & 1870-1988.
From 1968 split into 'Associates & Ordinary Fellows' and 'Scientific Fellows'