Construction of G. Fox & Co. New Building
PhotographerPhotographed by
W. F. Miller & Co.
Date1917
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm) and smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
DescriptionViews of construction of the eleven-story G. Fox & Co. department store building on Main Street, Hartford, from the laying of the foundation, through the completion of the building.
Highlights include (.99) horses pulling a wagon, men digging the foundation, and the use of a steam shovel labeled "TYPD-O THE THEW AUTOMATIC SHOVEL CO LORAIN O / JAMES MILLER JR / CONTRACTOR / WEST HARTFORD / CONN"; (.106) views from Main Street of the Woolworth building and the steel structure of G. Fox & Co. with a sign that reads "THIS ENTIRE FIREPROOF BUILDING / WILL BE OCCUPIED BY / G. FOX & COMPANY / TEMPORARY STORES / PRATT, TRUMBULL & CHURCH STS." Men and women walk along the street and two men are painting a sign on the side of an awning overhanging the sidewalk; and (.119) a view of Main Street that includes the Brown Thomson & Co. building with window displays of women's clothing. Cars and horses with carts are along the side of the street and utility poles and wires are visible.
Highlights include (.99) horses pulling a wagon, men digging the foundation, and the use of a steam shovel labeled "TYPD-O THE THEW AUTOMATIC SHOVEL CO LORAIN O / JAMES MILLER JR / CONTRACTOR / WEST HARTFORD / CONN"; (.106) views from Main Street of the Woolworth building and the steel structure of G. Fox & Co. with a sign that reads "THIS ENTIRE FIREPROOF BUILDING / WILL BE OCCUPIED BY / G. FOX & COMPANY / TEMPORARY STORES / PRATT, TRUMBULL & CHURCH STS." Men and women walk along the street and two men are painting a sign on the side of an awning overhanging the sidewalk; and (.119) a view of Main Street that includes the Brown Thomson & Co. building with window displays of women's clothing. Cars and horses with carts are along the side of the street and utility poles and wires are visible.
Object number2007.24.95-.137
Markings2007.24.133 and 2007.24.134 stamped on verso in purple ink, "W. F. MILLER & CO. / COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS / HARTFORD, CONN."InscribedSome photographs are marked with the date on recto.2007.24.95 and 2007.24.96 handwritten on verso in black ink, "This picture was taken Feb. 14 1917 / AL Washburn C.E."
Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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William G. Dudley
1917
mid 20th century
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1901