St. Francis Hospital Convent, Hartford
ArchitectDesigned by
John J. McMahon
American, 1875 - 1958
Date1940
MediumBlueprints; cyanotype on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 19 3/4 x 23 3/4in. (50.2 x 60.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionDrawings include plumbing plans for boiler room, plot, foundation, basement, first floor, second floor, third floor, roof, bathrooms, catch basin and details of pipe spaces, riser connections, switchboard, catch basin, linen room, chapel window frames, typical box frames. Also, longitudinal section through tunnel Plans include Ashley Street, new convent building, laundry, boiler room, carpenter shop, paint shop, tool room, engineer's office, present boilers, drying room, community room, lobby, office, study, special dining room, sanctuary, veranda deck and vent locations. Scale for drawings is 1/4" = 1'0" and 1/8" = 1'0".
Object number2004.62.15.1-.8
MarkingsVerso, various locations, in pencil; numerous sketches and calculations.InscribedOn recto, lower right, in cyanotype; "CONVENT BUILDING FOR ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL / ASHLEY STREET HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT / 438 / drawing number / date". Numerous inscriptions identify parts of buildings, locations, etc.NotesHistorical Note: As of October 2004, the building was no longer located on Ashley Street in Hartford, Connecticut.On View
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