Demolition of Judd Building, Hartford, Connecticut
Date1973
MediumPhotomechanical reproduction; black and brown ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 19 x 25in. (48.3 x 63.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 19 x 25in. (48.3 x 63.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 19 x 25in. (48.3 x 63.5cm)
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionPhotomechanical reproduction of the demolition of the Judd Building (75 Pearl Street) in Hartford, Connecticut. The building is shown mid-implosion, with a cloud of dust and smoke gathering at the bottom, and with the roof appearing to be caving in. There is a Manafort sign on the facade. There are other buildings shown behind it.
Object number2012.284.5485
MarkingsVerso, bottom right corner, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]NotesDate Note: The Judd Building was demolished in 1973.Subject Note: The image is very similar to a United Press International photograph taken of the demolition on July 30, 1973. It appeared in many newspapers along with an Associated Press article.
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
On View
Not on view