Corner of Main and State Streets, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1897
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 5/8 x 4 1/2in. (19.4 x 11.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 13/16 x 4 7/8in. (19.8 x 12.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineBequest of Ada Louise Taylor
Object number1956.84.201
DescriptionBrick commercial buildings line a paved city street with trolley tracks in it. Buildings have chimneys, balustrades, louvered shutters, awnings, and a balcony. Signs read: "[ELI]HU GEER'S SONS. / [CI]TY DIRECTORY." "STEAM, JOB AND CARD PRINTING." "HARTFORD PRINTING COMPANY" "L. E. STANTON / LAW / OFFICE" "LOUIS GUNDLACH & SONS" "E. GUNDLACH & CO." "UNION LINE" "SANFORD COAL" "[B]ATHS" "W.W. HUNT & CO. / TREES. / SHRUBS. / VINES. / ROSES." "JOSEPH LAVELLI" "HONISS OYSTERS..." "T.A. HONISS / OYSTERS / CLAMS/ WHOLESALE / AND / RETAIL" "JOSEPH TASILLO" "CIGARS / AND / TOBACCO" "FRUIT / AND / CONFECTIONARY". Utility poles and wires line the street. There appears to be horse manure in the road.
NotesSubject Note: Elihu Geer's Soons, doing business as The Hartford Printing Company, were located at 16 State Street. In addition to the Hartford City Directory, they printed cards, books and mercantile work of all kinds.Emma Gundlach took over the family jewelry business at 20 State Street, formerly Louis Gundlach & son, after the death of Louis Gundlach in 1892. Mrs. Louis Gundlach and Louis, Jr. ran the business in 1893, but by 1894 it was listed as E. Gundlach & Co. with Emma Gundlach and Mrs. Louis Gundlach as proprietors. Mrs. Gundlach was probably Emma's mother.
Joseph A. Lavelli, a barber, was located at 22 State Street. Thomas A. Honiss sold oysters wholesale and retail and operated an oyster restaurant at 30 State Street. Joseph Tasillo sold fruits etc. at 36 State Street.
Status
Not on view
Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
early 20th-mid 20th century
