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CityPlace reflected in what is probably Constitution Plaza building, Hartford. Gift of the Rich…
Hartford Buildings
CityPlace reflected in what is probably Constitution Plaza building, Hartford. Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.54 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society

Hartford Buildings

Photographer (American, 1926 - 2009)
Dateafter 1972
MediumPhotography; color Polaroid instant prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/8 x 3in. (7.9 x 7.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (10.5 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionPolaroid photographs of buildings in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, including CityPlace, One Financial Plaza, the Travelers Tower, Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company building, One Corporate Center ("stilts building"), the Parkview Hilton (also known as the Statler Hilton and the Statler hotel), 100 Pearl Street construction (incorporating the old Mechanics Savings Bank facade), Bushnell Tower, Bushnell on the Park, and the buildings along Main Street. The viewpoints range from street-level to the upper stories of tall buildings. Some photographs depict one building; some show more of the skyline.
Object number2012.284.54-.61
NotesDate Note: The Polaroid SX-70, the camera Welling used, was manufactured from 1972 to 1981. Subject Note: Some Polaroids are artistic in approach, showing reflections (CityPlace reflected in the Gold Building), or pairing a modern and an older building together.
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Bushnell Tower, One Financial Plaza, Travelers Tower, Hartford, Gift of the Richard Welling Fam…
Richard Welling
after 1972
Mechanics Savings Bank façade, Hartford  Gift of the Richard Welling Family,  2012.284.118  © 2…
Richard Welling
after 1972
Downtown Hartford buildings, with the Sheraton Hotel in the background, Gift of the Richard Wel…
Richard Welling
after 1972
24 and 30 Lewis Street, Hartford  Gift of the Richard Welling Family,  2012.284.132  © 2013 The…
Richard Welling
after 1972
Old State House, Hartford. Gift of the Richard Welling Family,  2012.284.70  © 2013 The Connect…
Richard Welling
after 1972
Downtown Hartford buildings, including the Sheraton Hotel, Sage-Allen building, First National …
Richard Welling
after 1972
Clouds, Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.321  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
Richard Welling
after 1972
Circus parade with elephants; Hartford-Aetna building in background, Gift of the Richard Wellin…
Richard Welling
after 1972
Unidentified building
. Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.169  © 2013 The Connecticu…
Richard Welling
after 1972
Construction of 100 Pearl Street, Hartford  Gift of the Richard Welling Family,  2012.284.116  …
Richard Welling
after 1972
Gold Building with Connecticut National Bank, Center Church steeple behind it, Gift of the Rich…
Richard Welling
after 1972