Albany Avenue, Hartford
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
John S. Craig
American, 1943 - 2011
Date1939-1944
MediumPhotography; negative emulsion on acetate
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 x 5in. (10.2 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Hon. Joyce Krutick Craig (ret.), in memory of her husband John S. Craig
DescriptionCommercial buildings line a broad paved street. Pedestrians walk on the sidewalks and in the street. Numerous automobiles are visible at the far end of the street. Signs read: "THE NEW METHOD LAUNDRY CORP." "ZORIC DRY CLEANING" "DRINK / Coca-Cola / It's the / real thing." "ETHYL / BEST / VALUE" "Red Fox / BEER" "HARLEY'S / ALE" "WINDOW GLASS" "Buy an / extra bond / today."
Object number2012.563.624
NotesSubject Note: The New Method Laundry Corporation was located at 61-99 Albany Avenue. The firm introduced "Zoric Dry Cleaning" in 1933 and promoted it aggressively in the early 1940s. (Finlay 2/4/2014)On View
Not on view
