St. Bernard's Convent, Rockville
ArchitectDesigned by
John J. McMahon
American, 1875 - 1958
ArchitectDesigned by
John J. Dwyer
1856 - 1911
Date1923
MediumDrawings; pencil on paper, cyanotype on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 31 x 48in. (78.7 x 121.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionDrawings include plans for drawers and elevations for dormers and interior doors. Also, section thru chapel and detail of corner stone, main eaves cornice, front gable cornice, veranda details, box cornice and gutter, dormer eaves, cross manetel shelf, wainscott cap and base, sill, conductor head, counter, door frame and inscription.
Object number2009.8.1.1-.30
InscribedOn recto, lower right or lower center, in pencil; "ST. BERNARD'S CONVENT, ROCKVILLE, CONN". Numerous inscriptions identify parts of buildings, locations, etc.NotesHistorical Note: As of January 2009, it was unknown if the building was still standing.Object Note: Drawings are mostly full scale details.
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