Entrance to the New Palace Theatre, D'Esopo Building, 645-647 Main Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1920-1925
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 10 1/4 x 8 1/4in. (26 x 21cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1987.152.12
DescriptionTheater, shops and offices in a brick commercial building. Signs read: "New Paris / Patisserie et Confiserie Francaise" "Fancy / Fruit / Baskets" "Strawberries" "Pecans" "647 /D'Esopo / Building" "Brown's Drug Store" "Coca-Cola" "Greatest Package Sale / Ever Held in Hartford" "Bankrupt Stock" "Dr. M.N. Cohen / Dentist" "N.F. Rago / Attorney at Law." Theater posters advertise: "All this / week / The Prince of Tempters / Lois Moran / Ben Lyon / Lya De Putti / Ian Keith" "Poli's / Vaudeville / George Lloyd / Miniature Review." The edge of a three-story sign, with electric lights on it, protrudes above the entrance. A man in an overcoat and cap stand on the sidewalk. Another man and woman are blurred from movement. A wicker baby carriage is near the theater entrance. Two automobiles are parked on the street which is wet and has snow on it.
NotesSubject Note: William C. Brown operated a drug store at 649 Main Street.Nicholas F. Rago, attorney and counselor at law and secretary to the Mayor (1920) had offices in room 206 at 647 Main Street.Ferdinand D'Esopo, attorney and counselor at law, had offices in room 212 at 647 Main Street.Costas Harvvas and Peter N. Saherapas operated the New Paris Tea Room at 641 Main Street.Status
Not on view
Warner Photo Co.
about 1920
1770-1845
