I.J. Paredina Cafe, 336 Main Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1913
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 6 11/16 x 4 3/4in. (17 x 12cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2000.203.2
DescriptionClapboard commercial building with the gable end facing the street. There are louvered shutters on the upper story, shop windows on the ground floor, and a striped awning. Signs read: "336 I.J. Paredina Cafe 336" and "New England / Brewing Co.'s / Extra Lager & Ales." "New England / Ales & Lager / Hartford, Conn." "New England / Sparkling / Ales." The sign on the building at the left reads: "Hosiery / Underwear / Corsets / and / Gloves." Trolley tracks are in the road and trolley or utility wires are overhead.
NotesSubject Note: The New England Brewing Co., specializing in extra cabinet and Munich lagers, sparkling ales and porters, was located at 503 Windsor Street, Hartford. A.C.Wagner was the treasurer and general manager. Ignatz J. Paredina, the proprietor of the cafe, lived at 269 Franklin Avenue.Status
Not on view
