Main Street looking North from Central Row, Hartford
PhotographerOriginally photographed by
Richard S. DeLamater
(American, 1833 - 1915)
RetailerProbably sold by
Witkower's
(American)
Dateabout 1869
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 15/16 x 6 5/16in. (10 x 16cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionView looking north on Main Street. The Old State House is immediately on the right, but is not visible. Tracks for horse cars are in the dirt street. Commercial buildings line the left side of the street. These include: Phoenix Bank, Thomas F. Duffey / Boots and Shoes, Jas. Daniels Hat Store, Brown & Gross, Clark and Booth / Printers, Office / of the / Evening Post, Hartford / County / Mutual / Fire / Insurance / Company, and R.G. Waterous / Hatter / Hats, Caps, & Furs / Gents / Furnishing Goods / The / corner Hat Store." Lamp posts and barrels are on the sidewalk.The Gothic tower of Christ Church is in the right background.
Object number2000.196.1
NotesSubject Note: Phoenix National Bank was located at 303 Main Street.Thomas F. Duffey, Boots & Shoes, was at 305 Main Street.J. Daniels, Phoenix Hat Store, was at 307 Main Street.Brown & Gross, booksellers, were at 313 Main Street. The partners were Flavius A. Brown and William H. Gross.The Hartford County Mutual Fire Insurance Company was located at 321 Main Street.R.G.Waterous, Hatter was at 319 Main Street.
Medium Note: Photograph is a copy print of an original albumen print in the Connecticut Historical Society Collection.On View
Not on view
