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Willimantic Armory

ArchitectDesigned by John J. McMahon American, 1875 - 1958

ArchitectDesigned by Whiton & McMahon American

DateMarch 2, 1912

MediumDrawings; black and red ink and pencil, on tracing linen

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 34 1/2 x 44 1/2in. (87.6 x 113cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 37 1/4 x 48in. (94.6 x 121.9cm) or smaller

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.

DescriptionArchitectural drawings include elevations, floor plans and sections of the Willimantic State Armory; some having penciled alternatives to roof pitch or design. Building includes a rectangular, two-story castellated section with castellated tower at one end and with two-story gable end structure at the other. Sections include staircases, structural components and horizontally paneled doors with arched headers. Basement floor plans includes a bowling alley, rifle range, store and equipment rooms, boiler and coal rooms, kitchen and mess room. Second floor includes kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, living room, card and pool room, meeting rooms, ladies' coat room and two-hundred gallery chairs.

Object number2005.149.3.1-.9

InscribedOn recto, lower left, "STATE ARMORY WILLIMANTIC, CONN. / 118 [in circle] MARCH 2, 1919"; except for 2005.149.3.7, drawing title, room, and area identifiers are on each sheet.

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number.

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