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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.4917  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
William R. Cotter Federal Building, Hartford
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.4917 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

William R. Cotter Federal Building, Hartford

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Date1965-2009
MediumDrawing; black ink on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 18 x 24in. (45.7 x 61cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of the William R. Cotter Federal Building on High Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The Art Deco style building is shown from an angle so that the front and right side are visible. The eagles on the roof are depicted, as are the two globes on either side of the flag pole. There are two people standing outside of the building, and several parked automobiles in front.
Object number2012.284.4917
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]NotesSubject Note: The Federal Building was designed by Malmfeldt, Adams & Prentice and was completed in 1932.
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