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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2006.93.207  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Darien Theatre and Playhouse
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2006.93.207 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Darien Theatre and Playhouse

Date1962
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 9/16 x 6 1/8in. (11.6 x 15.6cm) Sheet (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2006.93.207
DescriptionA station wagon is parked in front of a brick Georgian-style business block, which includes a theater. There is a lunette in the pediment over the door and urns on the roofline. Signs read: "DARIEN THEATRE" "DARIEN PLAYHOUSE" "HAROLD LLOYD'S / WORLD OF COMEDY." Shops are located to the left and right of the theater. These have signs that read: "WILLIAM / PITT" "RESOR & WHEELER." One shop has a striped awning. The white bands on the utility poles on either side of the street mark the location of bus stops.
Status
Not on view