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Gift of Colonel and Mrs. Richard L. Shaw, 1999.100.104.1  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
House for L.W. Slocum, probably Hartford
Gift of Colonel and Mrs. Richard L. Shaw, 1999.100.104.1 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

House for L.W. Slocum, probably Hartford

Architect (American, 1880 - 1948)
Date1917
MediumArchitectural Drawings, pencil on tracing paper.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 17 1/2 x 13in. (44.5 x 33cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Colonel and Mrs. Richard L. Shaw
DescriptionPlans for a three-story shingle sided "Dutch" house featuring a gambrel roof with projecting eaves, clipped gable dormers on the third story, a stone capped brick chimney, and front porch supported by fluted pilaster columns.

Windows are primarily louvered double-hung sash in either the twleve-over-twelve, or six-over-six configuration. Large tri-part windows are featured on the front third story dormer, and along the side elevation.

Eight drawings are included in the set; front, south, east, and north elevations, as well as, cellar, first floor, second floor, and third floor & roof plan. The cellar plans include a heater coal bin, heater, laundry room, toilet and cold room. The first floor plans include a veranda, living room, entry vestibule, entry hall, dining room, butler's pantry, kitchen, rear entry, and rear porch. The second floor plans include three chambers (bedrooms), hall, bath room, den and balcony. The third floor plans include two bedrooms, hall, bath room, and storage.


Object number1999.100.104.1-.8
NotesTitle Note: Louis W. Slocum was a Hartford real estate developer.
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