Flood of 1936: Corner of Bushnell Park
PhotographerPhotographed by
William Remington Bland
American, 1891 - 1960
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 1/4 x 6 3/8in. (13.3 x 16.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 1/4 x 6 3/8in. (13.3 x 16.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 1/4 x 6 3/8in. (13.3 x 16.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of William R. Bland and family
DescriptionFloodwaters in Bushnell Park, Hartford are seen from beneath the Asylum Street railroad bridge. Leafless trees, including some trees that appear to be elms, stand in the water. Commerical buildings and the Heublein Hotel are in the background.
Object number2013.223.4
InscribedOn verso, upper left, in pencil, "G. McAuliffe / S. Canfield / S. Harding / Dr. Taylor / H. G. Winslow (2) / Burns); center, in pink pencil, "W. R. Bland"; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesConstituent Note: According to the donor, these photographs were taken by his grandfather, William Remington Bland, a member of the Hartford County Camera Club. The notations on the back of this photograph appear to indicate that it was taken by Bland. (Finlay 11/23/2013)On View
Not on view
