Gift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr., 2004.62.38.1, © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

City of Hartford Engine House #3

ArchitectDesigned by Whiton & McMahon American

ArchitectDesigned by John J. McMahon American, 1875 - 1958

ArchitectDesigned by Frank W. Whiton

Dateabout 1912

MediumBlueprints; cyanotype on paper

DimensionsSheet (height x width): 18 5/8 x 25 3/4in. (47.3 x 65.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.

DescriptionBlueprints include plans for basement, first floor and second floor. Plans include hose rack, hose trough, walker boiler, coal room, alcove, stall, harness and work room, trap door, apparatus room, captain's office, recreation room, coiler pipes, hay loft and main hall.

Object number2004.62.38.1-.3

MarkingsOn verso, upper left, in pencil; "Engine house heating".InscribedOn recto, lower center, in cyanotype; "HOT WATER HEATING LAYOUT / #3 ENGINE HOUSE / HARTFORD, CONN. / WHITON & McMAHON ARCHTS. / BARRETT & WALL CONTRACTORS". Numerous inscriptions identify parts of buildings, locations, etc.NotesHistorical Note: As of October 2004, the building was believed to be located at Temple and Market Streets in Hartford, Connecticut.

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