Flood of 1936: Trucks on Flooded Street
PhotographerPhotographed by
William Remington Bland
American, 1891 - 1960
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 5/8in. (16.5 x 11.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 5/8in. (16.5 x 11.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 5/8in. (16.5 x 11.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of William R. Bland and family
DescriptionA flooded city street is seen from a position between two trucks in the foreground. What apears to be the Asylum Street railroad bridge is in the background. Commercial buildings are at the right. One of the billboards visible above the truck at the left reads "Pontiac". Trolley wires cross overhead.
Object number2013.223.10
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
