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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2006.93.240  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
State Street, Looking East towards Constitution Plaza, Hartford
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2006.93.240 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

State Street, Looking East towards Constitution Plaza, Hartford

Date1970
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm) Sheet (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2006.93.240
DescriptionMen and women walk on sidewalks and cross the street. One pedestrian is walking a bicycle. Automobiles and a truck with a sign that reads "PERKINS" are on the roadway. Commercial buildings line the street at the left. Signs read "GRANTS" "W.T. GRANT CO." "Federal / BAKE SHOP" "LOANS / BENEFICIAL / LOAN CO."HONISS SEAFOOD" "HARTFORD FEDERAL SAVINGS". Electric light poles line the street. The small building with a tiled roof at the right is the Isle of Safety, a bus stop and shelter. A corner of the Old State House is at the far right. Constitution Plaza and the Phoenix Insurance Company building are in the background.
Status
Not on view