Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.6159 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Constitution Plaza and Nearby Buildings, Hartford

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling (American, 1926 - 2009)

PhotographerPhotographed by Unknown

Date1984-1987

MediumSerigraphy; black printer's ink on paper

DimensionsSheet (height x width): 18 x 24 1/8in. (45.7 x 61.3cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

Object number2012.284.6159

DescriptionThe screen print depicts Constitution Plaza, including Broadcast House, and other buildings in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, from an elevated perspective. The Old State House's roof, cupola and dome are in the foreground in the lower right, and First National Bank is in the foreground in the lower left. State Street runs between the bank and Old State House, and continues toward the interstate highway in the background. One State Street appears directly behind Broadcast House, and the Connecticut River Plaza buildings are shown in between Constitution Plaza's tall buildings, Connecticut Bank & Trust Company and 100 Constitution Plaza. Automobile and pedestrian traffic is pictured.

Collections

Richard Welling Collection

NotesDate Note: The early date is based on the year Connecticut River Plaza was constructed, and the late date is based on the year State House Square (which replaced the buildings on State Street around First National Bank) was constructed.

Status

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