Gift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr., 2004.62.19.2 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Nutmeg Auto Supply, 159 Park Street, Hartford

ArchitectDesigned by John J. McMahon American, 1875 - 1958

Date1946

MediumDrawings; pencil and black ink on paper

DimensionsSheet (height x width): 24 x 27 1/8in. (61 x 68.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.

DescriptionDrawings include plan for plot and elevation for front facade. Plan includes Hudson Street, Park Street, compass, existing building, 12 degrees pitch on ramp, loading dock, skylight, machine shop, future toilet and freight elevator. Elevation shows three garage doors with flat roof, plate glass windows and roundels. Scale for drawings is 1/8" =1'0".

Object number2004.62.19.1-.2

InscribedOn recto, lower center, in black ink; "PROPOSED ADDITION / TO / NUTMEG AUTO SUPPLY / PARK ST. HARTFORD, CONN", "drawing number / SEPT 14, 1946 / 482". On facade, it reads "NUTMEG AUTO SUPPLY". Numerous inscriptions identify parts of buildings, locations, etc.NotesHistorical Note: As of July 2004, it is unkown if the building is still located on Park Street in Hartford, Connecticut.

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