Blizzard of 1888 in South Norwalk and Bridgeport
PhotographerPhotographed by
George S. North
active 1874 - after 1890
PhotographerPhotographed by
Charles R. Bronson
Date1888
MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper on cardboard mounts
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/2 x 8 3/4in. (11.4 x 22.2cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 8 3/4in. (11.4 x 22.2cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 5 1/8 x 8 1/2in. (13 x 21.6cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 8 3/4in. (11.4 x 22.2cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 5 1/8 x 8 1/2in. (13 x 21.6cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionDeep snow from the Blizzard of 1888 covers streets and railroad tracks. Men in winter clothes are in most photographs. In some they use snow shovels remove snow. Some photographs include a snow-covered locomotive and train and a railroad station and water tank. Commercial buildings line the streets in two photographs. Signs read "Sentinel Printing House" "J.E. SMITH / GROCERIES, TEAS, COFFEE, SUGAR, SPICES." "PLUMB & BEARDSLEY / POST OFFICE NEWS ROOM."
Object number2006.93.85-.91
Markings2006.93.87, on verso, stamped in purple ink, "E.C. Whitney's Art Store. / 57 1/2 MAIN ST. / SOUTH NORWALK, CONN. / R.H. Fitch, Manager."Inscribed2006.93.84-.90, on recto, lower margin, printed in gold ink, "SNOW STORM OF MARCH 12, 13, 14, 1888. SOUTH NORWALK."2006.93.84, on verso, right margin, in pencil, "Railroad Square / Opposite Depot"
2006.93.85-.86, .89, on verso, right margin, in pencil, "Green's Farm"
2006.93.87, on verso, right margin, in pencil, "Railroad Depot / and Crossing"
2006.93.88, on verso, right margin, in pencil, "'The first engine that arrived at / South Norwalk / after the storm"
On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numbers.
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