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American Perpendicular Church
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American Perpendicular Church

ArchitectDesigned by John J. McMahon American, 1875 - 1958
Dateabout 1930
MediumDrawing; pencil on paper stapled on construction paper, magazine cut-out
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 11 x 8 1/2in. (27.9 x 21.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionDrawing includes elevation that shows a five bay church building with vertical concrete block pilasters and minimal decoration. There is a high tower at the end of the nave. A magazine cut-out of the building with similar style was used as a reference.
Object number2009.8.14
InscribedOn recto, lower right, in pencil; "AMERICAN PERPENDICULAR CHURCH".NotesHistorical Note: The drawing was a working sketch, possibly for St. Justin's Church.
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