House for Joseph Merritt, 100 Bloomfield Avenue, Hartford, Conn.
ArchitectDesigned by
Cortlandt F. Luce
American, 1876 - 1956
Date1926
MediumArchitectual drawings; pencil and ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 21 x 24in. (53.3 x 61cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Annetta M. Merlino
DescriptionPlans for a Colonial Revival residence. Notable features include a gambrel roof, attic dormer windows, symmetrical end chimneys, double-hung sash windows, and pedimented front door with pilasters and side lights. Drawings in the set include front, rear, and side elevations, as well as basement through attic floor plans. The basement plan has a tool room, laundry, work room, mushrom cellar, heating rooms, closets, a lavatory, and storage areas. Rooms included in the first floor plans are a pantry, kitchen, butler's pantry, library, dining room, living room, portch, closets, and a lavatory. The second floor has four chambers (bedrooms), two bathrooms, closets, and a sewing room. Rooms in the attic include two chambers, a lavatory, bathroom, and closets. The set also features alternate plans.
Object number1989.168.25.1-.18
InscribedAll drawings have accession numbers handwritten in pencil on verso, lower right. All drawings also have architectural notes and dimensions in pencil on recto.NotesThe set also includes alternate floor plans and elevations that were not scanned. (Golomb 3/29/2011)Collections
- West End Architecture
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