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Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1980.103.11   © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Soci ...
Maples Inn and Tea Room, Somers
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1980.103.11 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Maples Inn and Tea Room, Somers

Dateabout 1945
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 5 7/8 x 10 1/4in. (15 x 26cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1980.103.11
DescriptionLarge frame building with several additions, one with a two-story colonnade. Rocking chairs are on the porch, partially hidden by ornamental shrubs. Vines grow on trellises. An inn sign reads: "The Maples / Inn / and / Tea Room / Drive In." A smaller oval hanging sign reads: "Official / AAA / Tea Room." Another sign reads: "Overnight / Guests." Two automobiles are parked in front of the inn. A street light is at the far right.
Status
Not on view
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