Blizzard of 1888 in South Norwalk and Bridgeport

PhotographerPhotographed by George S. North (active 1874 - after 1890)

PhotographerPhotographed by Charles R. Bronson

Date1888

MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper on cardboard mounts

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/2 x 8 3/4in. (11.4 x 22.2cm) or smaller Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 8 3/4in. (11.4 x 22.2cm) or smaller Mount (height x width): 5 1/8 x 8 1/2in. (13 x 21.6cm) or smaller

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund

Object number2006.93.85-.91

DescriptionDeep snow from the Blizzard of 1888 covers streets and railroad tracks. Men in winter clothes are in most photographs. In some they use snow shovels remove snow. Some photographs include a snow-covered locomotive and train and a railroad station and water tank. Commercial buildings line the streets in two photographs. Signs read "Sentinel Printing House" "J.E. SMITH / GROCERIES, TEAS, COFFEE, SUGAR, SPICES." "PLUMB & BEARDSLEY / POST OFFICE NEWS ROOM."

Status

Not on view