View of Bushnell Park from the Corner of Asylum Street and Union Place, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Thomas F. Oakes
(American, 1900 - 1966)
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 3/8 x 4 1/8in. (6 x 10.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 2 3/4in. (11.4 x 7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Nora Howard
Object number2001.21.1
DescriptionElevated view looking at flood waters from the Park River covering a street, and Bushnell Park. Men and women, most wearing hats, are lined up in the foreground looking at the water. Some brick commercial buildings are visible at left. The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch is visible in the background. There is a fence visible, some street lights, a fire call box, a utility pole, and several leafless trees.
NotesSubject Note: In March 1936, heavy rainstorms combined with melting snow led to severe flooding of the Connecticut River and its tributaries. Most of downtown Hartford along the Connecticut River and the Park River were inundated. Fourteen thousand people were left homeless, several were dead or missing, and epidemic desease threatened the population. The rainstorms continued for nine days. Overall damages exceeded $100 million. It was the most expensive weather event in New England up to that time.Status
Not on view
