Corner of Taylor Street and Charter Oak Avenue,Hartord
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
John S. Craig
(American, 1943 - 2011)
Date1944
MediumPhotography; negative emulsion on acetate
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 4 x 5in. (10.2 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Hon. Joyce Krutick Craig (ret.), in memory of her husband John S. Craig
Object number2012.563.612-.614
DescriptionBuildings at the intersection of two streets include a gas station and a car wash. Signs read "American / AMOCO / Gas" "CAR WASH - PARAMOUNT - LUBRICATION" "CARS WASHED HERE". Highway signs with arrows indicating the direction read "CONN. RIVER BRIDGE" "CONN. / U.S. / 5" "CONN. U.S. / 6". A fuel truck has lettering that reads "W. K. ROBINSON INC. / HARTFORD, CONN." Photographs also include automobiles, leafless trees, electric street lights, and piles of snow. The roads appear to be wet or icy. Travelers Tower appears in the background of one photograph.
Status
Not on view
George W. Corliss
