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1984.13.130 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
General View of Luna Park, New Park Avenue, West Hartford
1984.13.130 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

General View of Luna Park, New Park Avenue, West Hartford

Photographer
Date1908
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on postcard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 9/16 x 5 1/2in. (9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1984.13.130
DescriptionCrowds of men, women and children in midway of amusement park. Some of the women use umbrellas as parasols. Buildings with towers and turrets resemble castles. American flags fly from poles. Signs read: "Vaudeville / Theatre" "Fish Pond" "Knife Board" "Cane Rack" "[Hart]ford Dairy" "Ice Cream / Cones / Soft Drinks / 5 cents." Some people sit in folding lawn chairs or park benches. Gardens border neatly trimmed lawns. Some towers and domes are strung with electric light bulbs.
NotesSubject Note: The building in the background appears in photographs of Charter Oak Park.
Status
Not on view
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