Allstate Insurance Company, Farmington
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Frederick J. Mahaffey
American, 1926 - 2011
Date1970-1972
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm) and smaller
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) and smaller
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) and smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of James T. Kirby
DescriptionA large two-story white cement office building situated in an open area with few trees. Included are views of the building from different angles and a photo of the dining terrace. Pictured are: flagpole, parking lot, car, circular driveway, lamp, sidewalk, garden, stairs, tall grass, tables, chairs.
Object number2012.441.37.1-.17
Markings2012.441.37.1: On recto, lower left, typed on white label, "ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY-FARMINGTON, CT."2012.441.37.2, .6-.7: On recto, lower left, typed on white label, "ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY / FARMINGTON, CONNECTICUT"
2012.441.37.2-.7, .11, .13-.17: On verso, lower right, stamp in black ink, "Charles / N / Pratt / Architectural / Photography / Noank Connecticut"
2012.441.37.8-.9: On verso, center, stamp in black ink, "DINNEEN STUDIO / 65 Church Street / Willimantic, Conn. 06226 / Tel. 423-1402"
2012.441.37.17: On recto, lower left, typed on white label, "ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY / DINING TERRACE"InscribedOn verso, lower right, in graphite, accession number written on all photographsNotesDate Note: The regional headquarters of the Allstate Insurance Company in Farmington, Connecticut was completed in 1970. In 1972, the Hartford architectural firm of Frid, Ferguson, Mahaffey & Perry, which designed the building, received an award from the Portland Cement Company for "distinguished architectural design in white cement concrete." (Finlay 4/23/2013)
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