Constitution Plaza and Nearby Buildings, Hartford
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1984-1987
MediumSerigraphy; black printer's ink on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 18 x 24 1/8in. (45.7 x 61.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionThe screen print depicts Constitution Plaza, including Broadcast House, and other buildings in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, from an elevated perspective. The Old State House's roof, cupola and dome are in the foreground in the lower right, and First National Bank is in the foreground in the lower left. State Street runs between the bank and Old State House, and continues toward the interstate highway in the background. One State Street appears directly behind Broadcast House, and the Connecticut River Plaza buildings are shown in between Constitution Plaza's tall buildings, Connecticut Bank & Trust Company and 100 Constitution Plaza. Automobile and pedestrian traffic is pictured.
Object number2012.284.6159
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]NotesDate Note: The early date is based on the year Connecticut River Plaza was constructed, and the late date is based on the year State House Square (which replaced the buildings on State Street around First National Bank) was constructed.Subject Terms
- Hartford (Conn.)
- Constitution Plaza (Hartford, Conn.)
- First National Bank (Hartford, Conn.)
- Old State House (Hartford, Conn.)
- State Street (Hartford, Conn.)
- One State Street (Hartford, Conn.)
- Connecticut River Plaza (Hartford, Conn.)
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- Richard Welling Collection
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