Brick Building Erected on State Street by Edwin Taylor, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
F. D. Berry
Date1880s
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on card
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 4 1/4in. (19.1 x 10.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 x 7in. (25.4 x 17.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 x 7in. (25.4 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineBequest of Ada Louise Taylor
DescriptionStore and brick commercial building in dilapidated condition. Lettering on the brick wall reads "C.V.R.R. Station." A broadside reads "Hartford / Telegram.../ Theatre Coupons." Utility poles and the elevated tracks of the Connecticut Valley Railroad are at the left. A building with louvered shutters is at the right. A paved sidewalk and a dirt street are in the foreground.
Object number1956.84.152
InscribedOn verso, at top, in blue ink, "1894 / This building was erected in 1835 by my father, (Edwin / Taylor), at the foot of State Street on the south side / Now used as station for the Conn Valley RRd. / He kept store in the basement which has been / very much filled up around. There were no railroad cars then / and this building faced the landing of the New York / boats and was the business center".In different hand, in black ink, "C.H.S. / SAMUEL TAYLOR COLL."
In different hand, in pencil, "Photo after C.V.R.R. built in 1871 / Probably taken in late 1880's or later / judging by the wear of sign painted / on brickwork."
In different hand, in pencil, at bottom, "State Street, Hartford".
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