Corner of Main and Talcott Streets, Hartford.
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1898
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 5/8 x 4 11/16in. (9.2 x 11.9cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 13/16 x 5 1/4in. (9.7 x 13.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1982.37.26
DescriptionFrame commercial building has signs that read: "Antiques / For Sale" "Furniture Bought Sold and Repaired / A. Berkovitch / 438 Main St." "438 - Watchmaker - 438" "K. Garfinkel" "Joseph Priore / Boots and Shoes Made and Repaired" "Main St. Fruit Store." Some businesses have awnings. Merchandise is displayed in store windows. Advertising signs are displayed on the sidewalk. A theatrical poster or billboard on the side wall reads: "Way Down East " "Parsons Theatre / Apr / 14 / and / 15 / Grand / Matinee / Saturday." Signs on the building at the right read: "The Neal Goff & Inglis Co. / Carpets / Paper Hangings / Curtains" "J.F. Nolan / Carpenter / Shop in Rear." Trolley tracks are in the road.
NotesSubject Note: Joseph Priore was a shoemaker at 994 Main Street. He lived at 214 Front Street.Abraham Berkovitch sold second hand furniture.
Neal Goff & Inglis sold carpets, draperies, wallpaper and furniture at 976-984 Main Street.
Lafayette J. Robertson sold fruits and confectionery at 990 Main Street.
Status
Not on view
