Railroad Crossing, West Hartford, Connecticut
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
(American, 1926 - 2009)
Date1974
MediumDrawing; black and gray marker on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 13 3/4 x 10 5/8in. (34.9 x 27cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of a 5-track railroad crossing, probably in West Hartford, Connecticut. In the foreground on the left is the crossing signal, with signs that read, "Railroad Crossing," "5 Tracks," and "Stop on Red Signal." In the background on the right is the Diamond Building Supply building.
Object number2012.284.6036
NotesSubject Note: A reproduction of this drawing appears in Richard Welling's book, "Amtrak AFT-1 Turbo old 97 Conrail H-36.34 and other friends."
The railroad crossing depicted appears to be at Oakwood Avenue in West Hartford. The building pictured is still there as of 2014, but is now Marjam Supply Company. There are also only two railroad tracks, not five.On View
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Kerri Ana Provost
28 May 2020
