A. Squires & Son Co., 33-43 Market Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1910
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 15/16 x 9 7/16in. (10 x 24cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Honiss Oyster House Company
Object number1982.80.320
DescriptionTwo brick commercial buildings, both occupied by A. Squires & Son Co. Signs on the left building read "Sea Food" and "Lobsters." Baskets of produce, including pumpkins, are on the steps of the right building. Both buildings have awnings and shop windows. Men, some wearing white coats and caps, some wearing suits and hats, stand on the steps and in front of the building. A fire hydrant is on the sidewalk. Trolley tracks are in the street and trolley wires run overhead. A sign on a wire reads: "Cut-out." Inscribed on back: "1st step L.-R. Harry Buckley, Jim McAuliffe, Lawrence Peterson. On Sidewalk - Ned Case, Chas. Squires - / 2nd Step - Harry O'Connell, Jim Barrett, Chas. Stanton, Denis Bockley, Joe (Bull) Kennedy. Caption to right: John Dunlop, Arthur P. Squires, John Barrett, Alvin Squire[s]."
NotesSubject Note: This photograph formerly hung in Honiss Oyster House, State Street, Hartford.A. Squires and Son operated a meat, fish, oyster and produce market at 33-43 Market Street, Hartford.Status
Not on view
