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Hartford Fire Department Company Number 3

ArchitectDesigned by John J. McMahon (American, 1875 - 1958)

ArchitectDesigned by Whiton & McMahon (American)

Date1911

MediumDrawings, reprographic copies; pencil on tracing paper, red and black ink on linen paper, reprographic ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 22 x 34in. (55.9 x 86.4cm) or smaller Sheet (height x width): 24 1/4 x 36in. (61.6 x 91.4cm) or smaller

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.

Object number2005.149.10.1-.14

DescriptionElevations, plans, details and sketches of the Hartford Fire Department No. 3 building show a two and one-half story Italian Renaissance style fire house of stone and pressed brick, with quoins, and a large arch, centered over three sets of glazed double doors. A rectilinear parapet has block corners and an arch in the center reading "1911". Plans include a first floor with horse stalls, a fire apparatus room for a wagon, truck and tower, recreation and work rooms, and an office. The second floor includes 15 small rooms, a hayloft, main hall, shower, and a bath. A cellar plan shows the hose rack and hose trough, plus trap doors, coal bin, and gas hot water heater. A roof plan shows locations of ventilators and ridged skylights over the main hall. Also included is a large drawing for a wall plaque with the names of the Fire Department Commissioners, architect, and contractor.

NotesSubject Note: Engine Company Number 3 was located at the corner of Market and Temple Streets, Hartford, Connecticut. (Brashears 2006)

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