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Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2209.27.2 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Postcards of Restaurants, Inns and Hotels
Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2209.27.2 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Postcards of Restaurants, Inns and Hotels

Printer (American, 1878 - 1932)
Printer (American)
Date1900-1960
MediumPhotomechanical prints; colored and black and white printers' inks on postcards
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm) and smaller Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Nancy K. Smith
Object number2009.27.1-.16
DescriptionSubjects include the Griswold Inn in Essex, the Inn and Dancing Pavilion at Ye Golden Spur Park on the New London and East Lyme Street Railway, and the Old Keeler Tavern in Ridgefield. Other scenes include the Manor Hotel at Shippan Point and the Red Barn and Cobb's Mill in Westport. The Chimney Corner Inn and the Lodge at Laddins Rock Farm are also included as are scenes from The White Hart Inn in Salisbury, the Ferry Tavern Hotel in Old Lyme, and Savarin Restaurant on the Connecticut Turnpike in Madison.
NotesSubject note: 2009.27.8 is three different images of the White Hart Inn. The correspondence reads: Guess where/ we're having/ a short beer?!/ S. L. K. / T. A. G.
Status
Not on view