Gift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr., 2004.62.13.4 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Dillon Funeral Home Garage

ArchitectDesigned by John J. McMahon American, 1875 - 1958

Date1946

MediumDrawings; pencil on paper or linen

DimensionsSheet (height x width): 16 3/4 x 28 1/2in. (42.5 x 72.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.

DescriptionDrawings include plans for proposed garage, proposed garage plan scheme B and elevation of south side. Plans include heating, wash and service, three port garage, casket storage and motor driven overhead doors. Elevations show two door garage and six over six double hung sash windows. Scales for drawings are 1/16" = 1'0" and 1/8" = 1'0".

Object number2004.62.13.1-.4

InscribedOn recto, lower right and center, in pencil; in these variations; "Charles Dillon Funeral Home / 53 Main St / Aug 17, 1946 / 481", "PROPOSED GARAGE / FOR / CHARLES DILLON FUNERAL HOME / 53 MAIN ST HARTFORD CONN.". Numerous inscriptions identify parts of buildings, locations, etc.NotesHistorical Note: As of July 2004, the building is believed to not be located on Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut.

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