Bushnell Memorial Theater
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
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)
ClassificationsGraphics
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
William G. Dudley
after 1930
