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
Object number1975.94.460
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."
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.Status
Not on view
