Gift of the Richard Welling family, 2012.284.4947 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Old State House and Surrounding Buildings, Hartford

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling (American, 1926 - 2009)

PrintmakerScreen printed by Unknown

Date1987-1990

MediumPhotocopy; black toner on paper

DimensionsSheet (height x width): 14 x 17in. (35.6 x 43.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

Object number2012.284.4947

DescriptionPhotocopy of a drawing of buildings in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, with the Old State House, all but its cupola and dome obscured by trees, in the center. On the left are Travelers Insurance Company, Hartford-Connecticut Trust Company Building, and One Financial Plaza. Directly behind Old State House is Connecticut National Bank, and the small building to the right is the Hartford-Aetna Bank Building. The buildings of State House Square, including First National Bank, are on the right. Pedestrian and automobile traffic is also depicted.

Collections

Richard Welling Collection

NotesDate Note: The early date is based on the year State House Square was completed, and the late one is based on the year the Hartford-Aetna Bank Building was demolished.

Status

Not on view