Views of Norwalk and Vicinity
PhotographerPhotographed by
Isaac F. Langley
(American, 1836 - 1878)
PhotographerPhotographed by
George S. North
(active 1874 - after 1890)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Whitney & Beckwith
(American, 1865 - 1871)
PhotographerPhotographed by
E. T. Whitney
(American, 1820 - after 1886)
Date1865-1875
MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper on cardboard mounts, some with added watercolor
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/2 x 3 1/4in. (8.9 x 8.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 3 1/4in. (8.9 x 8.3cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 7/8 x 6 7/8in. (9.8 x 17.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2012.536.1-.34
DescriptionPhotographs include a series of views of The Elms, the stone mansion of Legrand Lockwood. These views include the Hall and Court, the Vestibule, the Billiard Room, the Music Room, the Drawing Room, and two views of the Gate Lodge, one with a pony cart. Other views show other houses, one with a greenhouse, city streets, the harbor, the green, churches, a railway depot with horse-drawn vehicles, and a waterfall. One photograph apparently depicts a gathering of Norwalk citizens on Martha's Vineyard; a sign reads "VINEYARD TO NORWALK / Greeting." Three other photographs depict scenes in nearby Westchester County, New York. One shows a church in New Rochelle; two others show a house and an apparent fisherman in Mount Vernon. All three photographs include railroad tracks and were probably taken to document the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad.
Part of the John S. Craig Collection.
NotesSubject Note: LeGrand Lockwood (1820-1872) was one of America's first millionaires. A successful stockbroker, he was also active in the railroad and steamship business. His mansion in Norwalk was designed by Detlef Lienau and completed in 1868. The house is a national historic landmark and is open to the public.Part of the John S. Craig Collection.
Status
Not on view
