Corner of Ferry Street and Chatham Street, New Haven
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1933
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 1/8 x 5 7/8in. (8 x 15cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1994.162.315
DescriptionStreet with trolley tracks, utility poles and wires. Houses are on the left side, commercial buildings housing businesses on the right. Small trees line the sidewalk. Automobiles are parked beside the curb. A sign on the building at the right reads: "Drugs / New Haven / Dairy / Ice Cream." An advertising sign reads: "Glenwood Butter / Children Love It."
NotesSubject Note: This photograph was taken for the United Advertising Corporation of New Haven to document the placement of their billboards. The drug store on the corner probably belonged to E.F. McGinnes. McGinnes's drug store was located at 523 Ferry Street.Status
Not on view
