House for L.W. Slocum, probably Hartford
ArchitectDesigned by
William T. Marchant
American, 1880 - 1948
Date1917
MediumArchitectural Drawings, pencil on tracing paper.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 17 1/2 x 13in. (44.5 x 33cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Colonel and Mrs. Richard L. Shaw
DescriptionPlans for a three-story shingle sided "Dutch" house featuring a gambrel roof with projecting eaves, clipped gable dormers on the third story, a stone capped brick chimney, and front porch supported by fluted pilaster columns.
Windows are primarily louvered double-hung sash in either the twleve-over-twelve, or six-over-six configuration. Large tri-part windows are featured on the front third story dormer, and along the side elevation.
Eight drawings are included in the set; front, south, east, and north elevations, as well as, cellar, first floor, second floor, and third floor & roof plan. The cellar plans include a heater coal bin, heater, laundry room, toilet and cold room. The first floor plans include a veranda, living room, entry vestibule, entry hall, dining room, butler's pantry, kitchen, rear entry, and rear porch. The second floor plans include three chambers (bedrooms), hall, bath room, den and balcony. The third floor plans include two bedrooms, hall, bath room, and storage.
Windows are primarily louvered double-hung sash in either the twleve-over-twelve, or six-over-six configuration. Large tri-part windows are featured on the front third story dormer, and along the side elevation.
Eight drawings are included in the set; front, south, east, and north elevations, as well as, cellar, first floor, second floor, and third floor & roof plan. The cellar plans include a heater coal bin, heater, laundry room, toilet and cold room. The first floor plans include a veranda, living room, entry vestibule, entry hall, dining room, butler's pantry, kitchen, rear entry, and rear porch. The second floor plans include three chambers (bedrooms), hall, bath room, den and balcony. The third floor plans include two bedrooms, hall, bath room, and storage.
Object number1999.100.104.1-.8
InscribedAll drawings have accession numbers handwritten in pencil on verso, lower right. All drawings have architectural dimensions and notes in pencil. Drawing 1999.100.104.1 is labeled "House for L W Slocum Esq" in pencil in upper center on recto. Drawings 1999.100.104.1-.8 have individual titles in pencil in lower center on recto (drawing 1999.100.104.1 reads "Front Elevation"). Drawings 1999.100.104.6-.8 have the note in pencil on recto, "Note - figures are to out / side face of sheathing."NotesTitle Note: Louis W. Slocum was a Hartford real estate developer.Collections
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