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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5193  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Hartford Hotel Demolition, South Wall
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5193 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Hartford Hotel Demolition, South Wall

ArtistMade by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Date1986
MediumDrawing; black ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 13 7/8 x 17in. (35.2 x 43.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 7/8 x 17in. (35.2 x 43.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of the demolition of the south wall of the Hotel Hartford. The building's interior is exposed. The "Hotel Hartford" sign is visible at the lower left. There are construction machines in front of the building, including a crane from which is suspended some kind of wrecking device.
Object number2012.284.5193
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING"InscribedRecto, bottom left, handwritten in black ink: "RICHARD WELLING / HARTFORD HOTEL DEMOLITION / SOUTH WALL - 2:15 PM OCT. 5, 1986"
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