Historic Hartford, Connecticut
ArtistDrawn by
John Roman
(American, born 1950)
ProducerProduced by
John Roman Illustration
(American)
Date1991
MediumLithography; colored printer's inks on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 23 1/2 x 35 1/2in. (59.7 x 90.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 24 1/8 x 36in. (61.3 x 91.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of John Roman Illustration and Design
Object number1991.193.0
DescriptionBird's-eye view of Hartford, Connecticut, with Trinity College at the upper left, Bradley International Airport at the upper right, and the East Hartford shore of the Connecticut River in the foreground. Bridges and highways are shown schematically. Buildings and businesses are labled, sometimes apparently with reproductions of their signs or logos. Historical information appears in speech balloons. A Radio WTIC 1080 Air-One Traffic Plane, a seagull, and a balloon soar over the city. A compass rose indicates that the map is oriented with north to the right.
Label TextThe Hartford Downtown Council and the the Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce collaborated to produce this delightful poster depicting Hartford as "a national model for American mid-sized cities," a "contemporary city with old world charm," and "many recreational and educational offerings." Motorists navigate the highways, while pedestrians stroll the streets and relax under the trees along the river. Sadly most of the trees would be cut down in 1992 as part of an I-91 reconstruction project, and the city would continue to struggle with issues of urban renewal.
NotesCartographic Note: No scaleStatus
Not on view
2000 May 10
