The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2006.86.3 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Corner of Ford Street and High Street, Hartford

PhotographerPhotographed by Fred R. Brewer

Date1896-1906

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 x 6in. (20.3 x 15.2cm) Sheet (height x width): 8 x 6in. (20.3 x 15.2cm) Mount (height x width): 8 x 6in. (20.3 x 15.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund

Object number2006.86.3

DescriptionUtility poles line a rutted dirt street that appears to be wet from rain. A woman walks on a paved sidewalk at the right. Signs read: "Tin / Types" "Photogra[phs] / and Tintypes" "Fine / Custom / Shoe / Repairing" "Crawford / Shoe / Store / 69 Asylum." Theatrical posters advertise "Sutton Vane's / Great Drama / The / Span / of / Life / Hartford Opera House / 3 Nights Monday Jan. 8" and "The Utopians / Opera House / 3 Nights Jan. 4." Blank granite gravestones are displayed for sale on the street corner. Snow is on the ground in Bushnell Park, beyond a wire fence. Union Station is visible at the far left. Trolley wires are overhead.

Status

Not on view