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, 1982.80.465  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Hartford Police on Motorcycles, Kinsley Street, Hartford
, 1982.80.465 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Hartford Police on Motorcycles, Kinsley Street, Hartford

Dateafter 1909
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 8 1/4 x 10 5/8in. (21 x 27cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Honiss Oyster House Company
Object number1982.80.465
DescriptionGroup of policemen in uniform pose with their motorcycles in front of a large stone building with the words "Police Depa[rtment] on it. "Police / Court" is stenciled on the doors. Striped awnings are at the windows and lanterns are on either side of the arched doorway. The street appears to be paved with a grating in it.
NotesDate Note: The Hartford Police Department first purchased motorcycles in 1909.

Subject Note: The Hartford Police office was located at 38 Kinsley Street.
Status
Not on view