YM - YWHA Building

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• Fonds: Ross & Macdonald fonds, 1902-1982
•    Series: Projects, 1902-1972
•      Project: YM - YWHA Building, 1946-1951

People

• Ross & Ross (creator)
• Ross, Patterson, Townsend & Heughan (creator)
• Ross, Patterson, Townsend & Fish (creator)
• Ross & Ross (architectural firm)
• Ross, Patterson, Townsend & Heughan (architectural firm)
• Ross, Patterson, Townsend & Fish (architectural firm)
• C. Davis Goodman (associated architect)
• National Jewish Welfare Board (consultant)
• Young Men's Hebrew Association (client)
• Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

Title

YM - YWHA Building

Dates of creation

1946-1951

Level of archival description

Project

Extent and Medium

• 284 drawings including reprographic copies
• 0.04 l. m. of textual records
• 3 photographs

Scope and Content

File documents an executed project for a recreation centre and school in Montréal, Québec. Material in this file was produced between 1946 and 1951.

File contains index cards, survey drawings, preliminary drawings, preliminary and design development drawings, miscellaneous sketches and drawings, working drawings, detail drawings, mechanical drawings, photographs, textual documents, and reprographic copies.

Reference Number

AP013.S1.D275

Arrangement

Material in this series is not arranged.

Location

Montréal Island of Montréal Québec Canada

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37045
  • Title: Cadastral map, plot plan showing test borings locations
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  3 File

  Stage and Purpose:

  • drawings, measured

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 graphite on tracing paper, 1 blueprint, 1 diazotype

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-01M

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37048
  • Title: Plans and sections of schemes A, B and C for proposed Y.M.H.A. theatre
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  12 File

  Stage and Purpose:

  • preliminary drawing

  Extent and Medium:

  • 11 graphite on tracing paper, 1 ink on linen

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-01M

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37060
  • Title: Floor plans, sections, lobby and halls, main stair, hall of remembrance, exterior elevations of auditorium
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Description:

  floor plans, sections, lobby and halls, main stair, hall of remembrance, exterior elevations of auditorium, column footings schedule

  Quantity / Object type:

  18 File

  Stage and Purpose:

  • design development drawing
  • preliminary drawing

  Extent and Medium:

  • 18 drawings

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-02L

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37078
  • Title: Stairs, wall footings, waiting room, column locations, auditorium entrance foundations, laundry trench, exhaust vents, flag pole supports
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  16 File

  Stage and Purpose:

  • design development drawing
  • preliminary drawing

  Extent and Medium:

  • 16 drawings

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-03M

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37094
  • Title: Columns, plans and elevations, skylights, folding doors, partitions, heating mains
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Description:

  columns, plans and elevations, skylights, folding doors, partitions, heating mains, room layouts, electrical layouts and fixtures, foyer ceiling, gutters, showers, sketch of contributor's board (dated 1954)

  Quantity / Object type:

  18 File

  Stage and Purpose:

  • design development drawing
  • preliminary drawing

  Extent and Medium:

  • 18 drawings

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-04M

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37112
  • Title: Miscellaneous sketches and drawings include publication plans, letters
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Description:

  miscellaneous sketches and drawings include publication plans, letters, elevations and details of stair railings, perspective of remembrance hall, diagrammatic elevations and sections

  Quantity / Object type:

  29 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 27 graphite on tracing paper, 2 ink on linen

  Drawing Type:

  • sketch

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-05L

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37141
  • Title: Sub-basement wall sections and foundations, basement and floor plans, plot and roof plans, sections, elevations, schedules
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  11 File

  Stage and Purpose:

  • working drawing

  Extent and Medium:

  • 11 drawings

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-06L

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37152
  • Title: Swimming pool, column footing schedule and exterior stairs, stairs, main entrance, auditorium entrance, shower and toilet, lavatory, waiting and switchboard rooms, overhead door opening
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  22 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 22 drawings

  Method of Projection:

  • detail drawings (drawings)

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-07L

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37174
  • Title: Stairs, exercise rooms, diving board, chimney, partitions in swimming pool room, dumbwaiter, radiator recesses, refrigerator room, telephone booths, vault, kitchen, coat room, access door
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  18 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 18 drawings

  Method of Projection:

  • detail drawings (drawings)

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-08M

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37192
  • Title: Doors, main entrance vestibule, dryer room, pool room, intake and exhaust hoods
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Description:

  doors, main entrance vestibule, dryer room, pool room, intake and exhaust hoods, auditorium and foyer, women's dressing room, auditorium entrance vestibule, main lobby, rooms, radiator recesses, stairs, core lighting, auditorium ceilings, partition, memorial niche

  Quantity / Object type:

  21 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 21 drawings

  Method of Projection:

  • detail drawings (drawings)

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-09L

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37213
  • Title: Library shelving rooms, library ceiling, loud speaker recess, cuspidor and drinking fountain
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Description:

  library shelving rooms, library ceiling, loud speaker recess, cuspidor and drinking fountain, screen, grill, domestic science room, library counter, luncheonette counter, cashier's booth, kitchen cupboard, arts room and darkroom sinks, projection room parts, contributor's board, bronze plaques, panel ornaments, railings

  Quantity / Object type:

  22 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 22 drawings

  Method of Projection:

  • detail drawings (drawings)

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-10L

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37235
  • Title: Sketches of section and plans for structure, structural plans, stonework, metalwork
  • Form: drawings
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  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  24 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 24 drawings

  Method of Projection:

  • detail drawings (drawings)

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-11L

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37259
  • Title: Carpentry
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  16 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 16 drawings

  Method of Projection:

  • detail drawings (drawings)

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-12M

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37275
  • Title: Carpentry, plasterwork, painting
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  16 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 16 drawings

  Method of Projection:

  • detail drawings (drawings)

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-13L

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37291
  • Title: Plumbing and ventilation plans, mechanical and electrical plans and details
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  22 File

  Stage and Purpose:

  • mechanical drawing (building system drawing)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 19 ink on linen, 3 graphite on tracing paper

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-14L

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37313
  • Title: YWHA Building
  • Form: photographs
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Description:

  15P-01:b/w (24,1 x 19,0 cm); YM - YWHA Building, detail of main entrance. Photographer unknown. 15P-02:b/w (24,2 x 18,2 cm); YM - YWHA Building, memorial niche. Photographer unknown. 15P-03:b/w (17,2 x 24,1 cm); YM - YWHA Building, auditorium interior. Photographer unknown.

  Quantity / Object type:

  3 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 3 photographs

  Dimensions:

  b/w (24,1 x 19,0 cm) b/w (24,2 x 18,2 cm) b/w (17,2 x 24,1 cm)

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-15P

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37316
  • Title: Building specifications "for building as originally planned"
  • Dates of creation: October 1947
  • Form: textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.01 l.m. of textual records

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-16T

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37317
  • Title: Building specifications (copy No. 1)
  • Dates of creation: March 1948
  • Form: textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.01 l.m. of textual records

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-17T

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37318
  • Title: Building specifications (copy no. 20)
  • Dates of creation: March 1948
  • Form: textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.01 l.m. of textual records

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-18T

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37319
  • Title: Lists of shop drawings
  • Form: textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.03 l. m. of textual records

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-19T

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37320
  • Title: Structural calculations
  • Form: textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.01 l.m. of textual records

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-20T

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37321
  • Title: Engineering brief for column loads, and a sketch
  • Form: textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.01 l. m. of textual records

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-21T

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37322
  • Title: Calculations, sketch
  • Form: textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 file

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-22T

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37323
  • Title: Structural plans
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 8 reprographic copies

  Technique and media:

  7 diazotypes, 1 blueprint

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-23T

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  • Reference Number: ARCH37324
  • Title: Plans and elevations for structure
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 8 drawings

  Technique and media:

  8 diazotypes

  Credit line:

  Ross & Macdonald fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  13-275-24T