House for L. W. Slocum, probably Hartford
ArchitectDesigned by
William T. Marchant
(American, 1880 - 1948)
Date1916
MediumDrawings; pencil on tracing paper with orange dimensional lines
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 13 13/16 x 16 15/16in. (35.1 x 43cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Colonel and Mrs. Richard L. Shaw
Object number1999.100.86.1-.8
DescriptionPlans are for a two-story Colonial Revial house with attic and cellar. The house has clapboard siding, two chimneys, two quarter-round lunettes, columns on the porch and hip-roofed dormers. The drawings include front, rear, and side elevations, as well as floor plans for the first and second levels, cellar, and attic. Included in the cellar are a laundry room, two coal rooms, a cold room, and toilet. The first floor has three porches, a veranda, kitchen, dining room, living room, butler's pantry, a pantry, and lavatory. The second floor has three chambers (bedrooms), three closets, one den, one hall, and two bathrooms. Included in the attic are a storage room, closet, hall, bathroom, and three chambers.
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Label TextWilliam T. Marchant designed numerous Colonial revival houses like this one in Hartford and nearby West Hartford during the early part of the twentieth century. The address of this particular house is unknown, but the style and date suggest that it was built either in the West End of Hartford or in the immediate area. Anyone with knowledge of the location of this house is invited to contact the Connecticut Historical Society at graphics@chs.org.
NotesTitle Note: Louis W. Slocum was a Hartford developer. (Finlay 8/11/2011)Status
Not on view
William T. Marchant
1925
