Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5821 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Duffy Square, New York City

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling (American, 1926 - 2009)

Datebefore 1983

MediumPhotocopy; black toner on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 3/4 x 13 1/2in. (27.3 x 34.3cm) Sheet (height x width): 11 x 14 3/4in. (27.9 x 37.5cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

Object number2012.284.5821

DescriptionPhotocopy of a drawing of an empty Duffy Square, in the Times Square area of Manhattan. The statue of George M. Cohan is in the foreground; behind it is the Studebaker Building (subsequently demolished) with the Sony sign on its roof. A Coca-Cola sign (with digital clock) and Castro Convertibles sign are visible on the side of a building in between the Studebaker and the statue. What is probably a sign for Howard (a men's clothing store) is visible on the right side of the Studebaker Building. On the left is Broadway and on the right is 7th Avenue, both of them lined with buildings and advertisements, including signs for Burger King, 7Up, and Mamma Leone's.

Collections

Richard Welling Collection

NotesSubject Note: This drawing is very similar to 2012.284.5856. This one is depicted during the day, and there are superficial differences in some of the lines, but they both show the same scene from the same perspective. It is also a photocopy of 2012.284.5848.

Date Note: The date is based on the signs that are visible in the drawing; there are examples of the Castro Convertibles sign from 1979. According to the New York Times, Castro Convertibles ceased doing business at Duffy Square in 1983.

Status

Not on view