Map of the Fourth Ward, Hartford, Connecticut
MakerMade by
Hartford Water Company
American, founded 1851
Date1866
MediumDrawing; black, blue, and red ink on wove paper on fabric
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 52 1/2 x 88in. (133.4 x 223.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 54 x 89 1/2in. (137.2 x 227.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 54 x 89 1/2in. (137.2 x 227.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionMap of portion of the city of Hartford, extending from the Connecticut River and the Park River on the east, to Warwarme Avenue on the south, Zion Street on the west, and Charter Oak Avenue on the north. Water pipes, indicated in blue, run along Main Street, John Street, Hudson Street, Wadsworth Street, Cedar Street, and portions of Washington Street and Jefferson Street. Hydrants and stop cocks are indicated. The "Insane Retreat" is the only building shown. An arrow at upper right points to the magnetic meridian.
Object number1970.27.4
MarkingsOn verso, lower right, stamped in black ink, "209-11"Upper right, stamped in black ink, "209-11" "209-11"
Lower left, stamped in blue ink, "CtHi"
Upper left, stamped in blue ink, "CtHi"
InscribedOn recto, upper right, in black ink, "MAP / of the / FOURTH WARD / Hartford, Conn. / Scale 1 in. = 125 ft. / 1866"
On verso, left margin, in black ink, "Maps of Wards 1 to 6 / Hartford 1866 / 1" = 125 ft. / Ward 1 - 206-11 / 2 - 207-11 / 3 - 208-11 / 4 - 209-11 / 5 - 210-10 / 6 - 211-10"
Lower left, in black ink, "088116" "1970-27-4"
Upper left, in black ink, "088116" "1970-27-4"
NotesCartographic Note: One inch equals 125 feet
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- Maps and Charts: Finding Your Place in Connecticut History
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