Flood of 1936: Men Wading in Asylum Street
PhotographerPhotographed by
William Remington Bland
(American, 1891 - 1960)
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 11/16 x 4 7/8in. (17 x 12.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 11/16 x 4 7/8in. (17 x 12.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of William R. Bland and family
Object number2013.223.6
DescriptionMen wearing suits wade in a flooded street. An automobile is at the right; part of a truck is visible at the left. The marquee of the Hotel Bond is visible on the right, across from billboards, one of which reads "PONTIAC". Trolley wires are overhead.
NotesConstituent Note: According to the donor, these photographs were taken by his grandfather, William Remington Bland, a member of the Hartford County Camera Club. The notations on the back of this photograph appear to indicate that it was taken by Bland. (Finlay 11/23/2013)Status
Not on view
