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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2006.93.206  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Views of Canaan
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2006.93.206 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Views of Canaan

Date1962-1970
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm) or smaller Sheet (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2006.93.203-.206
DescriptionCommercial buildings line the main street of a small town. Signs read: "CHARLES / RESTAURANT / SEA FOOD" "DRUGS" "KAUTTU'S PHARMACY" "INCOME / TAX" "COLONIAL THEATRE" "NOW SHOWING / CHILDRENS HOUR / JAMES GARNER" "ENTRANCE ONLY / PARKING LOT" "CANAAN SAVINGS BANK" "LIGGETT / Rexall" "Sealtest / Ice Cream". Street signs read: "WEST / 44" "NORTH / 7" "RAILROAD / CROSSING" "60 MIN / PARALLEL / PARKING."Automobiles are parked beside the sidewalks. Some photographs include trash cans and / or decorative plants in tubs. A motorcycle is in one photograph. One photograph shows the track side of the Canaan Railroad Station, with railroad tracks and a railroad crossing gate.
Status
Not on view