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1966.44.5  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Allison's Drug Store on Bridge Day, East Haddam, June 14, 1913
1966.44.5 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Allison's Drug Store on Bridge Day, East Haddam, June 14, 1913

Date1913
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on postcard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 15/16 x 6 11/16in. (10 x 17cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1966.44.5
DescriptionMen and women crowd the porch of a frame commercial building. Most of the men wear suits and caps. Several women carry purses or handbags. One woman uses an umbrella as a parasol. Several people are eating. One man smokes a cigarette. A girl stands on the porch roof. The store is decorated with American flags, bunting and streamers. Signs read: "Allison's Drug / Store / Ice Cream Soda" "Drug Store" "Hartford / Ice Cream / Cones."
NotesSubject Note: Bridge Day celebrated the opening of the bridge across the Connecticut River at East Haddam
Status
Not on view