House for John H. Vreeland, 27 Walbridge Road, West Hartford
ArchitectDesigned by
William T. Marchant
(American, 1880 - 1948)
Date1923-1924
MediumPencil on tracing paper, some with orange dimension lines
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 21 x 31 in. (53.3 x 78.7cm), or smaller.
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Colonel and Mrs. Richard L. Shaw
Object number1999.100.155.1-.26
DescriptionPlans for a two-story Colonial Revival house with a hipped roof, pedimented dormers, and two chimneys. Most of the windows are eight-over-eight double-hung sash. The plans include north, south, east, and west elevations, cellar, first floor, second floor, and attic plans. The cellar includes storage, a heater, a coal room, a laundry room, a cold room, a preserves room, a toilet, and a closet. Included on the first floor are a sun parlor, living room, dining room, butlers pantry, kitchen, another pantry, porch, hatchway, two closets, an additional coat closet, and another toilet. The second floor has a sitting room, four chambers, a sleeping porch, two baths and six closets. The attic is comprised of two maids' rooms, two unfinished sections, a bath, and three closets. Interior drawings include portions of the living room, dining room, front hall, butler's pantry, a staircase, and windows.
NotesSubject Note: John H. Vreeland was the manager of the Scottish Union and National Insurance Company, 75 Elm Street, Hartford. (Finlay 11/16/2010)Interior images (1999.100.155.11-16, and 26) and a site plan (1999.100.155.1) showing the property running from Hamilton Ave. to Walbridge Road were not scanned. (Golomb 1/6/11)
Status
Not on view
