St. Paul's Convent, Kensington
ArchitectDesigned by
John J. McMahon
(American, 1875 - 1958)
ArchitectDesigned by
Russell F. Hills
Date1950
MediumDrawings, blueprints; cyanotype on paper, pencil on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 17 7/8 x 25 1/8in. (45.4 x 63.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
Object number2004.62.47.1-.76
DescriptionDrawings include plans for heating and ventilating and oil burner for basement, first floor, second floor, third floor and plot; preliminary heating for basement, first floor, second floor, third floor; preliminary electric for basement, first floor, second floor, third floor; electrical for basement, first floor, second floor, third floor, plot; first floor framing, chimney footing, third floor framing, second floor framing, plot, future attic, foundation , drainage plan, sanitary and under drains, basement floor, first floor steel joist, first floor, second floor steel joist, second floor, third floor steel joist, third floor, roof and water piping. Elevations show north, south, east, west; front side, left side, right side, rear (D-2); east, north, south (B); south (A); front, rear, left, right (D-1), front, rear, left, right (D-3). Numerous cross sections of the building, sketches and letters are also featured. Plans include girl's meeting room, library, storage room, laundry, drying room, community room, reception room, chapel, sacristy, kitchen, veranda, nun rooms, memorial, rectory and new convent. Elevations show different alterations to elevations but mostly the building is 2 1/2 stores with three bays. Window sizes vary as well as roof types (gable, crow step). All alterations have center entrance with front gable or dome. Scale for drawings is either 1/4" = 1'0", 1/8" = 1'0" and 1/32" = 1'0".
NotesHistorical Note: As of July 2004, it is unknown if the building was still located in Kensington, Connecticut.Status
Not on view
