Hurricane of 1938
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mary M. Walsh
American
Date1938
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 3/4 x 4in. (7 x 10.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/4 x 4 9/16in. (8.3 x 11.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/4 x 4 9/16in. (8.3 x 11.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Killingly Historical and Genealogical Society
DescriptionHartford streets are inundated with flood waters. Locations include Bushnell Park and the Connecticut State Capitol, Asylum Street, Asylum Avenue, and Farmington Avenue. Two views were taken from the roof of the Hartford National Bank looking towards the flooded Connecticut River. The cupola of the Old State House is visible in one photograph.
Object number2010.105.2-.14
MarkingsOn verso, stamped in green ink, in circle, "CERTIFIED / MASTER PHOTO FINISHERS OF AMERICA / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / SEP 28 1938"InscribedOn recto, in black ink, captions identify locations where photographs were taken.On verso, in pencil, notations identify locations where photographs were taken. Lower right, in pencil, accession numbers
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