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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5662  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Construction of Interstate 84 behind Connecticut State Capitol
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5662 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Construction of Interstate 84 behind Connecticut State Capitol

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Date1965
MediumDrawing; black ink and white correction fluid on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 17 7/8 x 23 3/8in. (45.4 x 59.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 17 7/8 x 23 3/8in. (45.4 x 59.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of the construction of three highway ramps in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, with the Connecticut State Capitol and Bushnell Park in the background, depicted from the ground. Drawing includes construction workers, machinery and automobiles.
Object number2012.284.5662
MarkingsVerso, bottom right corner, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom right corner, handwritten in black ink: "WELLING"

Bottom right corner, handwritten in pencil: "SEP-65" ["65" is underlined]
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