St. Luke's Church
ArchitectDesigned by
John J. McMahon
American, 1875 - 1958
MakerMade by
Edgar Duncan
Date1930-1931
MediumDrawings; pencil and red pencil on paper, black and colored ink on tracing linen.
Blueprints; cyanotypes on paper.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 20 x 35in. (50.8 x 88.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 24 x 36in. (61 x 91.4cm) and smaller.
Sheet (height x width): 24 x 36in. (61 x 91.4cm) and smaller.
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionPlans, elevations, and sections showing interior and exterior church building and adjoining community space, including basement utility and storage areas, and main floor and first floor sanctuary, nave, and choir space. Preliminary sketches indicate existing areas and proposed changes. Plot plans and surveyor's plans show additions to church building and placement of tennis courts. An original drawing of a stained glass emblem is included.
Object number2005.43.1.1-.51
InscribedOn recto, lower left, in pencil or cyanotype: "ST LUKE'S R C CHURCH HARTFORD, CONN/REV WALTER D CASEY, PASTOR". Others include, at lower right, in cyanotype or pencil: "PRELIMINARY SKETCHES FOR/PROPOSED CHURCH ON EATON ST/FOR THE DIOCESE OF HARTFORD,/RT REV JOHN J NILAN, D D BISHOP OF HARTFORD". .49, an original drawing of a stained glass emblem, is inscribed: "GIVEN TO WM G MARTIN". Some drawings have no inscription. On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numbers.NotesObject Note: Surveyor Edgar Duncan, C.E. contributed plot plans and surveyor's reports showing grade and platform elevations and property lines; the Standard Structural Steel Co. contributed a plan showing column locations and lintels; and Truscan Building Products contributed a plan, sections and details showing footings and roof framing.
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