Main Street, Hartford, Looking South with Sign Over the Street
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 5/8 x 6 3/4in. (11.7 x 17.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Horace B. Clark
Object number2000.171.192
DescriptionStone and brick commercial buildings line a city street. An American flag flies at half staff at left. Building have signs that read: "The / A. Pindar Co. / Engravers / and Electrotypers" and " Moss Bros." An advertising sign, which reads, in part: "At Coliseum Oct. 9 to 19." is above the dirt street. Electric trolleys, horse-drawn vehicles, and bicycles are in the street. Utility poles and wires are visible. Men and women are on sidewalks and crossing the street. A man in the right foreground wears overalls and a derby hat. Church spires are visible in the background.
NotesSubject Notes: Alfred A. Pindar was president of A. Pindar Corporation, illustrators, engravers and electrotypers, at 730 Main Street, Hartford.Edward Moss and Isaac Moss were partners in Moss Bros., a clothing store at 715-719 Main Street, Hartford.
Status
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