Hartford Fire Department Company Number 3
ArchitectDesigned by
John J. McMahon
American, 1875 - 1958
ArchitectDesigned by
Frank W. Whiton
ArchitectDesigned by
Whiton & McMahon
American
Date1911
MediumDrawings, reprographic copies; pencil on tracing paper, red and black ink on linen paper, reprographic ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 22 x 34in. (55.9 x 86.4cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 24 1/4 x 36in. (61.6 x 91.4cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 24 1/4 x 36in. (61.6 x 91.4cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionElevations, plans, details and sketches of the Hartford Fire Department No. 3 building show a two and one-half story Italian Renaissance style fire house of stone and pressed brick, with quoins, and a large arch, centered over three sets of glazed double doors. A rectilinear parapet has block corners and an arch in the center reading "1911". Plans include a first floor with horse stalls, a fire apparatus room for a wagon, truck and tower, recreation and work rooms, and an office. The second floor includes 15 small rooms, a hayloft, main hall, shower, and a bath. A cellar plan shows the hose rack and hose trough, plus trap doors, coal bin, and gas hot water heater. A roof plan shows locations of ventilators and ridged skylights over the main hall. Also included is a large drawing for a wall plaque with the names of the Fire Department Commissioners, architect, and contractor.
Object number2005.149.10.1-.14
Inscribed2005.149.10.1-.6, on recto, lower right, in pencil, "103" in a rectangle, "BJH", and sometimes the date "9/94". 2005.149.10.7-.14, on recto, lower right or center, in ink, "[drawing title] / 103 / [sheet number]".
2005.149.10.6, on recto, in center, in pencil, "COMMISSIONERS" "GEORGE W. SANFORD / RICHARD J. KINSELLA / DANIEL READETT"; "HORACE B. CLARK, PRES / CHARLES J. DILLON / SOLOMON YOUNGMAN"; "CHIEF / LOUIS KRUG".
On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numbers.NotesSubject Note: Engine Company Number 3 was located at the corner of Market and Temple Streets, Hartford, Connecticut. (Brashears 2006)
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