Flood of 1936: Entrance to Hotel Bond
PhotographerPhotographed by
William Remington Bland
(American, 1891 - 1960)
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 3/4 x 4 7/8in. (17.1 x 12.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 3/4 x 4 7/8in. (17.1 x 12.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of William R. Bland and family
Object number2013.223.9
DescriptionThe marquee over the entrance to the Hotel Bond is at the left, relfected in floodwaters in what is presumably Asylum Street, Hartford. A sign on a building to the right reads "WINES & LIQUORS". Parts of additional buildings and a billboard are visible in the background.
NotesConstituent Note: According to the donor, these photographs were taken by his grandfather, William Remington Bland, a member of the Hartford County Camera Club. However, it is possible that some of the photographs could have been taken by another club member. (Finlay 11/23/2013)Status
Not on view
