Corning Building rendering
ArchitectDesigned by
Whiton & McMahon
(American)
Dateabout 1929
Mediumink on paper
DimensionsFrame: (Height) 45 1/4 × (Width) 38 1/2in. (114.9 × 97.8cm)
Image: (Height) 34 × (Width) 28in. (86.4 × 71.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul and Joseph McMahon
Object number2016.82.5
DescriptionRendering of the front and right sides of a 10-story commercial building called the Corning Building, located at the corner of Main and Asylum Streets in Hartford, Conn., designed by Whiton & McMahon, Architects. Large display windows are at street level, slightly smaller windows on the second story, and then regular windows above. There are columns between the windows. A frieze at the top of the building bears the name Corning. Round-top columns on the 10th floor extend above the windows to support a decorative frieze between them. The Phoenix National Bank building is to the left, s shorter building behind or to the right, then the street, and the corner of another building on the far right. Street cars, automobiles and pedestrians are visible on the street and sidewalk.
In a silver-toned frame.
Drawing shows original 10 story concept; only seven stories were ever built.
In a silver-toned frame.
Drawing shows original 10 story concept; only seven stories were ever built.
Status
Not on view
