City Market, Hartford
ArchitectDesigned by
Whiton & McMahon
American
ArchitectDesigned by
John J. McMahon
American, 1875 - 1958
ArchitectDesigned by
Frank W. Whiton
Date1915-1917
MediumDrawings, blueprints; red, yellow and black pencil on paper, ink on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 18 x 42 1/8in. (45.7 x 107cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionDrawings include plans for first floor and elevations for corner view, Ferry Street south, rear (west). Sections of boiler room, coal room and notes on bids for Water Department. Plans include location of Ferry Street, Boulevard, three entrances with vestibules and 42 stalls. Elevations show 15 bay, one story building with flat roof and hipped skylight. There are three entrances with round transoms and keystone lintels. The windows are paired diamond casement. Sections of foundation for boilers, granite sills, rowlock arch, pipe railing, felt and slag roof and coal room. Scale for drawings is 1/8" = 1'0".
Object number2004.62.57.1-.7
InscribedOn recto, lower center, in black ink; "BIDS FOR WATER DEPARTMENT BUILDING HOMESTEAD AVENUE, CITY OF HARTFORD, CONN. ~ OPENED NOV. 6. 1924. / SUMMARY OF BIDS WITH ALTERNATIVES". Numerous calculations and inscriptions identify parts of buildings, locations, etc.NotesHistorical Note: The City Market was located at Ferry Street and Connecticut Boulevard (now Columbus Boulevard) in Hartford, Connecticut.On View
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