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1967.96.78  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Looking West up State Street, Hartford, June 27, 1907
1967.96.78 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Looking West up State Street, Hartford, June 27, 1907

Date1907
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 6 5/16 x 8 1/4in. (16 x 21cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1967.96.78
DescriptionThe Connecticut Valley Railroad crosses State Street on an overpass. A brick, hip-roofed railroad station and a crossing sign are at the right. Men walk on the sidewalk that borders the dirt street. Commercial buildings are on either side. Utility poles line the street. Advertising signs read: "New England House" "Drink / [Uni]on Club / [Co]ffee" "Cafe." Horse-drawn wagons are at the left and beneath the railroad bridge. A team of horses is at the far right.
NotesSubject Note: Part of a series of photographs taken during the construction of the Bulkeley Bridge.
Status
Not on view