Bushnell Memorial Theater
Date1970
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionAn equestrian stature on a high base in in front of a brick and concrete building with an Ionic portico and a cupola surmounted by a dome. An inscription on the base of the statue reads: "LAFAYETTE". An inscription on the frieze of the building reads in part: "BUSHNELL MEMORIAL". Automobiles are on the streets. Men and women walk on the sidewalks. A street sign reads: "Trinity St."
Object number2006.93.241
MarkingsOn verso, upper left, stamped in red ink, "FILE NO. 438 DATE JUN.--1970 / LOCATION HARTFORD / CONN. / DESCRIPTION [blank]"InscribedOn verso, upper right, in pencil, accession numberNotesHistorical Note: The Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall, designed by Corbett, Harrison, Helme and MacMurray, was erected in 1930 to serve as Hartford's principal concert hall and public auditorium.On View
Not on view