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Dwight School, Hartford

ArchitectDesigned by John J. McMahon American, 1875 - 1958

Date1913-1915

MediumDrawing; pencil on paper

DimensionsSheet (height x width): 16 1/8 x 24 1/8in. (41 x 61.3cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.

DescriptionDrawing includes elevation of center portion of second story. Elevations shows three bay, recessed one over one double hung sash with splayed arch lintel with limestone keystone and sill. Quoins flank sides of buildings with a belt course that separates first and second floor. Half of third story windows are visible. Scale for drawings is 1/2" = 1'0".

Object number2004.62.50

InscribedOn recto, lower center, in pencil; "ELEVATION CENTER PORTION OF HENRY C. DWIGHT SCHOOL / FACING WETHERSFIELD AVE - SHOWING NEW NAME PANEL", "DEC. 22. 1915.” Also on recto, lower left, "190 / HARTFORD SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT". On facade of building, "HENRY C. DWIGHT SCHOOL". Numerous inscriptions identify parts of buildings, locations, etc.NotesHistorical Note: As of August 2004, the building was located on Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut.

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