Main Street, Hartford, Looking North from Wells Street
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1918
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 1/2 x 7 5/16in. (14 x 18.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 9 15/16in. (20.3 x 25.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2000.171.195
DescriptionMen and women walk on paved sidewalks and cross the street. A trolley car has signs that read: "Blue Hills" and "To / Ball / Grounds." Trolley tracks are in the road, and trolley wires cross overhead. Automobiles are at the right and in the distance. The gothic structure at the right is the Wadsworth Atheneum; the large stone office buildings beyond it are the Travelers Insurance Company and Aetna Life Insurance Company. On the left, theaters have signs that read: "Polis / Superior Vaudeville / Supreme Picture Plays" and "[N]ew / Palace." American flags fly from some buildings. A water tower in the background has lettering that reads: "Sage Allen / & Co. / Dry Goods." Electric lights along the street. Some signs have electric light bulbs in them.
NotesSubject Note: Aetna Insurance Company was located at 650 Main Street.Travelers Insurance Company was located at 700 Main Street.
Poli's Theatre was located at 595 Main Street.
The New Palace Theatre was located in the D'Esopo building at 645-647 Main Street.
Status
Not on view
