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Demolition of the Thomas Hooker Hotel, Hartford, Connecticut
Date1976
MediumDrawing; black ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Sheet a, image height x width): 13 5/8 x 10 1/4in. (34.6 x 26cm)
Sheet (Sheet a height x width): 13 5/8 x 10 1/4in. (34.6 x 26cm)
Primary Dimensions (Sheet b, image height x width): 13 5/8 x 10 1/4in. (34.6 x 26cm)
Sheet (Sheet b, height x width): 13 5/8 x 10 1/4in. (34.6 x 26cm)
Sheet (Sheet a height x width): 13 5/8 x 10 1/4in. (34.6 x 26cm)
Primary Dimensions (Sheet b, image height x width): 13 5/8 x 10 1/4in. (34.6 x 26cm)
Sheet (Sheet b, height x width): 13 5/8 x 10 1/4in. (34.6 x 26cm)
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of the demolition of the Thomas Hooker Hotel in Hartford, Connecticut. Part of the building is still standing, with demolition work done on the left and right sides. A crane with what appears to be some kind of wrecking device attached is at work on the right. There is a pile of debris in front of the building. Automobiles are parked on the street and there are several pedestrians standing outside. The street sign for High Street is visible next a fire hydrant on the corner. St. Patrick's and St. Anthony's Church is visible in the background.
Object number2012.284.5190
Inscribed2012.284.5190b, bottom right, handwritten in black ink: "10:56 MAY 18-1976"Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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