The Nayfarden Corporation Building, Hartford
ArchitectDesigned by
John J. McMahon
American, 1875 - 1958
ArchitectDesigned by
Russell F. Hills
Date1947
MediumDrawings, blueprints; facsimile blueprints, ink and pencil on nylon, pencil on paper, cyanotype on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 18 x 22in. (45.7 x 55.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionDrawings include plans for first floor, second floor, third floor, existing second floor, first office floor, proposed floors and elevations for front entrance, doors with sidelights. Plans include office, new beams, fire escape, areas in square feet, new construction, floor / stairs / ceilings / walls specifications, existing fireproof roof, courtyard and janitor room. Elevations show paneled entrance with pilasters, arched transom with name panel and pilasters. Numerous inscriptions identify parts of buildings, locations, etc. Scale for drawings is 1/8" = 1'0".
Object number2004.62.78.1-.27
InscribedOn recto, lower right, in pencil; "ALTERATIONS IN BUILDING / COR FARMINTON AVE & FLOWER ST / HARTFORD 5 CONN / THE NAYFARDON CORP OWNERS".NotesHistorical Note: As of October 2004, the building was no longer standing at 57 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut.On View
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