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
Object number2012.563.610
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."
NotesSubject Note: The Wire Rope Corporation was located at 464-484 Congress Avenue, New Haven. (Finlay 2/4/2014)Status
Not on view
