Flood of 1936: Bushnell Park with Travelers Tower in the Background
PhotographerPhotographed by
William Remington Bland
American, 1891 - 1960
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 5/8 x 4 7/8in. (16.8 x 12.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 5/8 x 4 7/8in. (16.8 x 12.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 5/8 x 4 7/8in. (16.8 x 12.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of William R. Bland and family
DescriptionLeafless trees stand in floodwaters in Bushnell Park, Hartford. The tower of Travelers Insurance Company and other buildings are in the background.
Object number2013.223.5
InscribedOn verso, 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. However, it is possible that some of the photographs could have been taken by another club member. (Finlay 11/23/2013)On View
Not on view
