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Architectural drawings for a power plant ("substation no. 25") for Potomac Electric Power Co., Champlain Street near Florida Avenue, N.W. (lots 24-25, square 2562), Washington, D.C., 1931-1932
Creator: Heaton, Arthur B., 1875-1951, architect
Related Names: Potomac Electric Power Company, client
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937
Extent: 18 items : graphite, colored pencil, colored ink, and blueprint ; in folder(s) 117 x 192 cm. or smaller
Note: Commission no. 2931.
Note: Lot 24 and Lot 25, square 2562
Note: Client's full name from Heaton's office records.
Note: Photograph from accession PR 13 CN 1986:R04.
Summary: Includes preliminary and working drawings showing site, power plant, and cast iron spandrels as site plans, plans, elevations, sections, details, perspective projections, and diagrams; schedules; structural, mechanical systems, and electrical systems drawings; plats; topographic maps; photographs.
Basement plan/sump pit
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 1 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Note: Drainage plan on verso
First floor
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 2 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Second floor/shower stall detail
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 3 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
West elevation
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 4 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite/colored ink on tracing paper
South elevation
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 5 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite/colored ink on tracing paper
East elevation/section on "AA"
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 6 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite/colored ink on tracing paper
Plot plan/roof plan/catch basin
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 7 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Plumbing section & diagram/window & stairs
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 8 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Iron spandrel over windows - detail
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 9 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite/colored pencil on tracing paper
Cal door/spandrel window - detail
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 10 (F size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Transom bars - detail
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 11 (B size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Footing plan/driveway & track foundation
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 12 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
First floor framing/slab & beam schedule
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 13 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
2nd floor framing/pier & beam ceiling detail
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 14 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Roof framing/section curbing thru scuttle
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 15 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Plat with topography
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 16 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : blueprint on paper
Plan for power transformer
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 17 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : blueprint/colored pencil/graphite on paper
Note: Sketch and notation on verso
Spacing for transformers & wing walls
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 937, no. 18 (E size)
Extent: 1 item : blueprint/colored pencil/graphite on paper
Note: Notations on verso
Architectural drawings for alterations to a house ("garage and new recreation room") for James S.Y. Ivins, 1501 Gallatin Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 1931-1932
Creator: Heaton, Arthur B., 1875-1951, architect
Related Names: Ivins, James S. Y. (James Sterling Yard), 1885-1960, client
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 938
Extent: 6 items : graphite ; in folder(s) 56 x 71 cm.
Note: Commission no. 3113.
Summary: Includes working drawings showing garage, deck, and recreation room as plans, elevations, sections, and details; electrical systems drawings.
Garage plan
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 938, no. 1 (C size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Deck plan
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 938, no. 2 (C size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
East elevation garage
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 938, no. 3 (C size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
North elevation/wrought iron rail
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 938, no. 4 (C size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
West elevation garage
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 938, no. 5 (C size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Plan/elevations/details - recreation room
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 938, no. 6 (C size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Architectural drawings for a cottage ("The Cleveland Park Chapter Cottage") at Kamp Kahlert, Cleveland Park Chapter, Y.W.C.A., Washington, D.C., 1932
Creator: Heaton, Arthur B., 1875-1951, architect
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 939
Extent: 3 items : graphite ; in folder(s) 71 x 102 cm. or smaller
Note: Commission no. 3213.
Note: Name of camp written as Kamp Kharlart on one drawing; building name written as "The Cleveland Park Chapter House" on one drawing.
Note: Y.W.C.A. affiliation information from Heaton's office records; one set of office records indicate Y.M.C.A.
Summary: Includes preliminary and working drawings showing site and cottage as site plans, plans, and elevations.
Floor plan
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 939, no. 1 (C size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Elevation and floor plan
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 939, no. 2 (D size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Plot plan/front & side elevations/main floor
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 939, no. 3 (D size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Architectural drawings for a house for William K. Laws, Glenbrook Road, Edgemoor, Bethesda, Maryland, 1937
Creator: Heaton, Arthur B., 1875-1951, architect
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 940
Extent: 22 items : graphite, colored pencil, colored ink, and blueprint ; in folder(s) 117 x 192 cm. or smaller
Note: Commission no. 3707.
Summary: Includes preliminary and working drawings showing site, house, bookcases, bay windows, stairways, and mantels as site plans, plans, elevations, sections, details, and diagrams; structural, mechanical systems, and electrical systems drawings; plats; miscellaneous supplementary materials.
Preliminary layout for levels
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 940, no. 1 (D size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite/colored pencil on tracing paper
Plot plan/main & south wing cornices
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 940, no. 2 (D size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
Basement plan/plumbing diagram
Call No.: ADE - UNIT 940, no. 3 (D size)
Extent: 1 item : graphite on tracing paper
1st floor plan/typical beam at 2nd floor
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