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1994.162.260   © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Corner of State Street and Edwards Street, New Haven
1994.162.260 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Corner of State Street and Edwards Street, New Haven

Dateabout 1925
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 1/8 x 5 7/8in. (8 x 15cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionStreet with trolley tracks, utility poles and wires, lined with commercial and residential buildings. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk and automobiles are parked beside the curb. A horse and cart are at the far right. A sign hanging over the street reads: "Slow Fire Dept." The drug store on the corner has a sign that reads: "Joseph P. Deegan, Pharmacis[t]." The sign below reads: "Borden's /Evaporated Milk."
Object number1994.162.260
NotesSubject Note: This photograph was taken for the United Advertising Corporation of New Haven to document the placement of their billboards. Joseph P. Deegan was a pharmacist at 982 State Street, New Haven.
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