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Gift of William R. Bland and family, 2013.223.15  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Flood of 1936: Soldiers and Sailors Arch
Gift of William R. Bland and family, 2013.223.15 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Flood of 1936: Soldiers and Sailors Arch

Photographer (American, 1891 - 1960)
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 3/4in. (16.5 x 12.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 3/4in. (16.5 x 12.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of William R. Bland and family
Object number2013.223.15
DescriptionSoldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch and leafless trees are in the background. In the foreground, Bushnell Park is entirely engulfed by flood waters. A utility pole and what appears to be a trash can are at the right.
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