Construction of Phoenix Insurance Company Building, Hartford
DateApril-May 1916
MediumPhotography; photographic emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm)
Plate (height x width): 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm)
Plate (height x width): 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Daniel P. Brown
DescriptionPhotographs document the early stages of the Phoenix Insurance Company building, including the beginning of the foundation, and the erection of some of the steel frame. Horse-drawn vehicles and cranes appear in some photographs. Elm trees appear in the background of some photographs. The Orient Insurance Company buidling appears in some photographs. The Connecticut State Capitol appears in the background of one photograph.
Object number2007.46.1-.3
InscribedAll three negatives are inscribed, lower right, in black ink, "PHOENIX INS. CO. HARTFORD, CONN." 2007.46.1 and 2007.46.3 are dated, lower right, in black ink, "APR. 5TH 1916"; 2007.46.2 is dated, lower right, in black ink, "MAY 5TH 1916"NotesSubject Note: The Phoenix Insurance Company building shown in these negatives was located at 30 Trinity Street, Hartford.On View
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