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St. Justin's Convent, Hartford

ArchitectDesigned by John J. McMahon American, 1875 - 1958

Date1950

MediumDrawings, blueprints; cyanotype, black and white pencil on paper

DimensionsSheet (height x width): 17 7/8 x 23 7/8in. (45.4 x 60.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.

DescriptionDrawings include plans for plot, first floor and second floor. Plans include Canterbury Street, Blue Hills Avenue, Plainfield Street, property line, new school building, existing church, existing rectory, street line, veranda line, convent group, unlabeled rooms and stairway, porch, sink, and chimney. Scale for drawings is 1/8" = 1'0".

Object number2004.62.24.1-.9

MarkingsOn recto, in white pencil, notes and dimensions on blueprints.InscribedOn recto, lower left, in cyanotype; "ST. JUSTIN'S CONVENT / THE REV GEORGE M. GRADY / PASTOR". Also, on recto, lower right, in cyanotype; "521 / drawing number, PLOT / date (AUG 18 1950)". Also, on recto, lower center, in pencil "PROPERTY ADJOINING / ST. JUSTIN'S CONVENT". Numerous inscriptions identify parts of buildings, locations, etc.NotesHistorical Note: As of July 2004, the building is located on Blue Hills Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut.

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