House for H.J. Knott, Esq., S.W. cor. Woodstock & Chester Avs., Victoria, B.C.
1121 Woodstock Avenue, Victoria, B.C.
Item is an architectural drawing by Samuel Maclure prepared for H.J. Knott of Victoria, B.C.
Plans, elevations, section and details. The design is nearly identical to the same client's house at 621 Trutch Street (see file 104). Two-storey house with basement. The ground floor contains a vestibule, hall, drawing room, den, dining room, kitchen, pantry, water closet and two verandas. The second floor includes a landing, two bedrooms, storeroom, bathroom, water closet and balcony. Granite piers are placed at two corners of the ground floor. Wood-frame construction is finished in roughcast with shingles over hips and half timbering at the top of gable ends. Leaded glass windows are specified throughout. Drawings stamped and inscribed: "This is one of the drawings referred to in our contract dated Aug 12/12. [Signed] Hardy & Nute [and] H.J. Knott." Other signatures: "H.J.K. as to masonry contract, Knott & Jones, Oliver and Townsend, H.J. Knott as to plastering contract".
- In Collection:
- 1 of 4 drawings: ink on linen; 38 x 48 cm
- 48.4091115, -123.3566876
- Samuel Maclure Architectural Drawings
- Samuel Maclure fonds (SC075), Special Collections and University Archives, University of Victoria
- Acc. 1980-067, AP1024
- February 23, 2012
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