Flood of 1936: Water Pouring through Buildings on Jewell Street
PhotographerPhotographed by
William Remington Bland
(American, 1891 - 1960)
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 5/8 x 4 7/8in. (16.8 x 12.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 5/8 x 4 7/8in. (16.8 x 12.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of William R. Bland and family
Object number2013.223.3
DescriptionWater pours through windows in what appears to be a brownstone building into a flooded street.
NotesConstituent Note: According to the donor, these photographs were taken by his grandfather, William Remington Bland, a member of the Hartford Camera Club. However, it is possible that some of the photographs could have been taken by another club member. (Finlay 11/23/2013)Title Note: The same subject appears in 2013.223.1.43, which is entitled "Fire Department threatened by water pouring through buildings on Jewell Street".
Status
Not on view
