Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5195 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Building being Demolished, Hartford, Connecticut

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling (American, 1926 - 2009)

Datebefore 1987

MediumDrawing; black ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 14 x 17in. (35.6 x 43.2cm) Sheet (height x width): 14 x 17in. (35.6 x 43.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

Object number2012.284.5195

DescriptionDrawing of the demolition of buildings on what is probably State Street in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, from a slightly elevated perspective. The sidewalk is covered, with four figures on the pedestrian walkway. In the center is the building or buildings being demolished. A crane is carrying a piece of building material in its jaws. On the left are signs for Northeast Savings, A.C. Lawson and a bakery . In the background are other buildings, including the Sage-Allen building with its rooftop sign.

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