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Gift of Sylvian Ofiara, 2010.405.4  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Main Street, Manchester, Connecticut
Gift of Sylvian Ofiara, 2010.405.4 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Main Street, Manchester, Connecticut

Datelate 20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 16 x 20in. (40.6 x 50.8cm) Plate (height x width): 16 x 20in. (40.6 x 50.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Sylvian Ofiara
Object number2010.405.4
DescriptionAutomobiles are parked on both sides of a paved street with paved sidewalks. Utility poles line the street and there is a fire hydrant at the far left. Men and women walk on the sidewalks. Commercial buildings line the far side of the street. Signs read "Watkins Brothers" "The J. W. Hale Co." "The / Coffee / Shop" "Ice Cream" "McClellan Stores Co." Some buildings have awnings. Merchandise is displayed in store windows.
NotesDate Note: The photograph was taken by Leon Fallot in the 1930s. This modern print was made by Sylvian Ofiara from the original negative, probably in the 1980s or 1990s. (Finlay 1/25/2011)
Status
Not on view