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Bequest of Ada Louise Taylor, 1956.84.189  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Daily Times Building, Putnam Building and Hartford City Gas Light Co., Main Street, Hartford
Bequest of Ada Louise Taylor, 1956.84.189 © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Daily Times Building, Putnam Building and Hartford City Gas Light Co., Main Street, Hartford

Date1905
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper mounted on card
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 5/8 x 6 11/16in. (11.7 x 17cm) Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineBequest of Ada Louise Taylor
Object number1956.84.189
DescriptionBrick and stone commercial buildings line a city street. Some have striped awnings, heavy cornices, balustrades, balconies, or plate glass shop windows. Striped poles near the corner indicates the presence of a barber shop. Signs read: "W.H. SCOVILLE" "...FOR POST CARDS" "...TIMES" "CITY GAS LIGHT COMPANY" "JOHN COOMBS FLORIST" "L.A. WILEY [& S]ON." Two bicycles are parked beside the curb. Utility poles and trolley poles line the street. A man or woman is visible through an open casement window at the far right.
Status
Not on view