Track work, corner of Main and Morgan Streets, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Elmer M. White
(American, 1858 - 1944)
Date1902
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 3/4 x 6 11/16in. (12 x 17cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of William R. Johnson from the estate of Roy S. Melvin
DescriptionLaborers at work with shovels on trolley tracks. Men in suits and hats look on. Horse-drawn vehicles, including a delivery wagon, are parked beside the sidewalk on the far side of Main Street. Most of the commercial buildings have striped awnings. Signs read: "H.H. Willes" "Geo. H. Weeks" "The Standard Tea House / [John] H. McGuire" "Hartford Butter Co." "James Dolin" "Goodell & Richm[ond?]" The gothic spire of Christ Church is visible in the background. Inscribed on back: "Top of Morgan St. at Main, looking south."
Object number1975.94.460
NotesSubject Note: Henry H. Willes ran an art, picture and framing store at 1013 Main Street. James F. Dolin ran a saloon at 1027 Main Street. George H. Weeks was a tobacconist at 1015 Main Street.On View
Not on view
