M. E. Zion Church
ArchitectDesigned by
Barrett Bros.
American, active 1890 - 1893
Datelate 19th century
MediumArchitectural drawings; pencil on tracing paper.
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 17 x 21in. (43.2 x 53.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Barrett Family
DescriptionPlans for a two-story rural colonial style church, showing a partial side elevation, and possible front or rear elevation with belfry tower. Both elevations only show the lower two story portion of the belfry tower. The plans call for a gable roof, with a wide cornice and banding between stories. Windows appear as large double hung multi-light sash windows on the second story, with smaller ten-over-ten and four-over-four double-hung sash windows on the first story.
Object number2011.497.1
InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number. Drawing has architectural notes and dimensions in pencil. 2011.497.1: on verso, in pencil, "Colored M.E. Zion Church."NotesSubject Note: It is not known if these plans were ever completed as part of a larger set. No details are given as to when, where, or if the building was ever constructed.
Constituent Note: Drawing is unsigned but came from a collection of architectural drawings, blueprints, ledgers and other manuscripts relating to Barrett Brothers.
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