Demolition of Judd Building, Hartford, Connecticut
DraftsmanDrawn by
Richard Welling
(American, 1926 - 2009)
PrinterPrinted by
Unknown
Date1973
MediumPhotomechanical reproduction; black and brown ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 19 x 25in. (48.3 x 63.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 19 x 25in. (48.3 x 63.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
Object number2012.284.5485
DescriptionPhotomechanical reproduction of the demolition of the Judd Building (75 Pearl Street) in Hartford, Connecticut. The building is shown mid-implosion, with a cloud of dust and smoke gathering at the bottom, and with the roof appearing to be caving in. There is a Manafort sign on the facade. There are other buildings shown behind it.
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Subject Note: The image is very similar to a United Press International photograph taken of the demolition on July 30, 1973. It appeared in many newspapers along with an Associated Press article.
Status
Not on view
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