Congress Avenue, New Haven
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
John S. Craig
(American, 1943 - 2011)
Date1939-1944
MediumPhotography; negative emulsion on acetate
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Hon. Joyce Krutick Craig (ret.), in memory of her husband John S. Craig
DescriptionA commercial building at the intersection of two commercial streets houses a drug store and a restaurant. Signs read: "CONGRESS RESTAURANT" "EAT" "RESTAURANT LUNCH" "PRESCRIPTIONS" "FILMS" "DRUGS" "420 ELD PHARMACY 420" "CANDY" "ICE CREAM" "Coca Cola" "COSMETICS". A large brick building farther down the street has signs that read "GLASS" and 'WIRE ROPE CORPORATION." Utility poles and paved sidewalks line the street. A mail box is on the corner. Trolley tracks are in the street and trolley wires cross overhead. A sign hanging from a wire reads "STOP." Street signs read "CONGRESS AV." "EDWARD ST."
Object number2012.563.610
NotesSubject Note: The Wire Rope Corporation was located at 464-484 Congress Avenue, New Haven. (Finlay 2/4/2014)On View
Not on view