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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.4956  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Constitution Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.4956 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Constitution Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Dateafter 1984
MediumDrawing; black ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 17 7/8 x 24in. (45.4 x 61cm)
Sheet (height x width): 17 7/8 x 24in. (45.4 x 61cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of Constitution Plaza in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. On the left are the Connecticut Bank & Trust Company building and 100 Constitution Plaza. To the right, Broadcast House is in the foreground, with the Hotel America behind it. In between is the plaza level, with the fountain and landscaping pictured. Pedestrians are shown on the plaza and street levels. On the right is One State Street and behind that is the Connecticut River Plaza. Automobile traffic is depicted on the city streets and Interstate 91, which is on the right.
Object number2012.284.4956
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedVerso, bottom left, handwritten in pencil: "78% / 2 P[illegible]TS"NotesDate Note: The date is based on the year the Connecticut River Plaza was built.
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