G.F. Abels Furniture Warerooms in the Old Talcott house, 457-459 Main Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1895
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 3/4 x 7 1/2in. (12 x 19cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2000.206.8
DescriptionFrame building, formerly a residence, converted to a commercial building through the addition of a porch. Signs read: "459 Furniture warerooms / G.F. Ables." "Chiffoniers. Bed couches. Chamber Suits. Parlor Suits. Mattresses. Stoves & Ranges. Extension Tables. Sideboards." "Geo. F. Abels" "I. Collins" "Shaving Parlor" "Barber Shop" "Geo. M. Goodell" "New / Stock / of / Rubber Boots & shoes" "461. / Cheapest / and Best" "Low / Prices / Rule." Rubber boots are displayed outside the shop at the right, which has a striped awning. Inscribed on back: "The ancient Talcott house on Main Street west side / opposite the North Baptist Church and just north of the Arlington hotel (St. Johns)..." A newspaper clipping gives details of the building's history and demolition.
Status
Not on view
