State Street, Hartford, Connecticut
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Datebefore 1985
MediumDrawing; black ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 16 1/2in. (41.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 x 16 1/2in. (35.6 x 41.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 x 16 1/2in. (35.6 x 41.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of State Street in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, from an elevated perspective. First National Bank / Hartford Savings Bank is in the center, with the Harvey and Lewis Building at the far end of the block on the corner of Main Street. In between are the buildings housing Honiss Oyster House, the Regal Theater, W.T. Grant's, and more. Between First National Bank and Market Street, there are several unidentified buildings. Pedestrians are depicted on State and Main Streets. In the background, the Sheraton Hotel (subsequently the Hilton), the Sage-Allen sign over the Sage-Allen Building, and several other buildings.
Object number2012.284.4940
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom right, handwritten in pencil: "RICHARD WELLING"Bottom left, handwritten in pencil: "[vertical line, left-pointing arrow] WELLING- 7 1/2""
Bottom right, handwritten in pencil: "[right-pointing arrow, vertical line]"
Verso, bottom, handwritten in blue ink: "48"NotesDate Note: The date is derived from the year the Harvey and Lewis Building was demolished for State House Square.
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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