The Yokel Corporation, Hartford
ArchitectDesigned by
John J. McMahon
American, 1875 - 1958
Date1923
MediumDrawings, blueprints; pencil on paper, ink on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 17 3/4 x 38 5/8in. (45.1 x 98.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionDrawings include plans for first floor, framing of basement and two alternative plans for basement. Drawings also include elevation of north side, east side and sections of elevation and "A-A". Also, detail of waiting room with accompanied sketches. Plans include hatchway, piers, frames, Homestead Avenue, boiler room, radiators, sewer vent, street line, clerical room, manager's office, general office, drafting room, stock bias, watchman's room, stock bins, yard foreman, machine shop, pipe threading, meter testing and heavy stock room. Elevations show a two story, two bay building with paneled windows. There is a second floor entrance with new transom window. The sections show the drain trap. Scale for drawings is either 1/8 = 1'0" and 1'0" = 10'0".
Object number2004.62.18.1-.2
MarkingsOn verso, center, in pencil; numerous sketches. On recto, lower right, in pencil; numerous calculations.InscribedOn recto, lower right, in pencil; "YOKEL BUILDING / HOMESTEAD AVENUE / Present Plan of Floors - / Oct. 29 - 1923." Numerous inscriptions identify parts of buildings, locations, etc.NotesHistorical Note: As of July 2004, it is unknown if the building is still located at 219 Homestead Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut.On View
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