Traffic bottleneck on Merritt Parkway
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1955
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 x 5 3/4in. (22.9 x 14.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 5/8 x 7 1/4in. (24.4 x 18.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2010.210.0
DescriptionView looking down, probably from a bridge or overpass, at the Merritt Parkway, a divided two-lane highway with cars lined up apparently stopped or stuck in traffic. The lanes going the opposite way appear to be clear with only a few cars. At the left, as an onramp a car is stopped and several people, most appear to be men, are standing by the front of the car. There road is lined by trees on either side, mostly visible in the background.
Label TextView of the Merritt Parkway during flooding in Connecticut in 1955. Bumper to bumper traffic was backed up almost ten miles from New Canaan, Connecticut well into New York State. The southbound lanes at right going into New York were practically empty.
Status
Not on view
2022 July 8
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