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Gift of James T. Kirby, 2012.441.34.8, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright
Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation
Gift of James T. Kirby, 2012.441.34.8, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright

Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation

Photographer (American, active 1978)
Original Owner (American, 1926 - 2011)
Date1977-1991
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper, color photography on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm) and smaller Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) and smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of James T. Kirby
Object number2012.441.34.1-.31
DescriptionAn eight-story modern office building with a slanting front facade. Views of the model rendering, construction, and the completed building are included. Also includes a view of the interior conference room. Includes contact sheets. Pictured are trees, man crossing street, cars, road sign, flags, traffic light, parking meters, night depository box, elevated corridor.
NotesSubject Note: In 1977, the Hartford architectural firm Frid, Ferguson, Mahaffey & Perry designed an operating and administrative complex for the Connecticut Natural Gas Company. Located on Columbus Boulevard, the buildings were designed to emphasize energy conservation, and to provide heating and cooling for most of the large buildings in downtown Hartford.
Status
Not on view