St. Paul's Convent, Kensington
ArchitectDesigned by
John J. McMahon
American, 1875 - 1958
Date1950
MediumDrawings, blueprints; cyanotype on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 32 1/2 x 19 5/8in. (82.6 x 49.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionDrawings include plans for basement, first floor, second floor, third floor, plot plans, stair tower sections and numerous details. The floor plans include girls' meeting room, laundry, library, sanctuary, chapel, reception, veranda, dining, kitchen, community room and nun rooms. The plot plan includes property plan rectory, church location, new convent and possible future school location. Property is located on Alling Street. The stair tower sections include framing details and dimensions. Details throughout the plans include wood rails, combustion chamber, convector riser, heating and vent symbols, general notes, wiring diagram, and light and power. Scales for drawing is 1/4" = 1' 0" and 1/2" = 1'0".
Object number2004.62.25.1-.9
Markings2004.62.25.1-.5: on recto, lower right, stamped; "PAUL D. BEMIS / CONSULTING ENGINEER / C.W. FREEMAN, ASSOCIATE / 36 PEARL ST. / HARTFORD, CONN."2004.62.25.1-.5: on lower right, stamped; "THE CHARLES PARKER CO. / BRADLEY & HUBBARD DIV. / MERIDEN, CONN. / CONVENT / ST. PAUL'S PARISH / KENSINGTON, CONN. / CONTRACT No. 9285 / DRAWN BY W.H.L. / DATE 8/25/50".
Inscribed2004.62.25.1-.5: on recto, lower left; "HEATING & VENTILATING" as well as "OIL BURNER" and "ELECTRICAL OIL BURNER". At center, "CONVENT FOR ST. PAUL'S PARISH / KENSINGTON CONNECTICUT / THE REV THOMAS L GREYLISH DD PASTOR" following with "462" and "DWG No. HV OB" or "E" and "APRIL 29, 1950". (.6-.9) On recto; "STAIR TOWER No."NotesHistorical Note: As of July 2004, it is unknown if the building is still located in Kensington, Connecticut.
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