Hurricane of 1938, West Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1938
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 1/16 x 3 3/8in. (5.2 x 8.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 2 7/16 x 3 3/4in. (6.2 x 9.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 2 7/16 x 3 3/4in. (6.2 x 9.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paula Bowman
DescriptionFallen and uprooted trees litter yards and streets in West Hartford following the Hurricane of 1938. Locations include South Main Street, Kingswood Road, Hall High, and West Hartford Center. Buildings include the Congregational Parish House, the Payne residence, and the Morrissey garage. One photograph shows an automobile crushed by a tree.
Object number2009.1.0.21-.31
MarkingsOn verso, stamped in blue ink, "228"InscribedOn verso, in pencil, notes identify the location where each photograph was taken; lower right, in pencil, accession numberOn View
Not on view
