Arlington House, 445 Main Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1894
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 8 1/4 x 10 1/4in. (21 x 26cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number2000.197.35
DescriptionFour-story frame hotel building with louvered shutters, a small front porch and shops with striped awnings on the ground floor. Signs read: "Arlington House" "S.H. Allen" "Wholesale / & / Retail / Berry & Cosgrove / Wines / & / Liquors" "447 James Cunningham 447." Signs on the brick commercial building to the right read: "Geo. H. Weeks" "449 / Olsen / Photographer" "The finest / photographs / India inks / water colors / crayons / lowest prices" "J.H. Willes" "Artist Materials" "Pictures & Frames." Framed pictures are displayed in the shop windows. A utility pole is on the sidewalk. Signs at far left read: "St. John's Stables / Geo. M. Phelps & Co. / Horses for Sale" "R.H. Reill[y] / Wines and Liquo[rs] / For Medicinal Use / Sold at Wholesale / Bottled Ale Lager and Porter / Delivered to Every Part of the City."
NotesSubject Note: Johann Olsen was a photographer at 447 1/2 Main Street.Thomas F. Berry and Bernard M. Cosgrove were proprietors of a saloon at 443 Main Street.James Cunningham was proprietor of a saloon at 447 Main Street.Jabez H. Willes was proprietor of an art store at 451 Main Street.Date Note: Copy of an earlier photograph.
Status
Not on view
Richard Welling
