Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5685 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

RisCassi & Davis Law Offices, Hartford

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009

Datebefore 1982

MediumDrawing; black ink on paper

DimensionsSheet (height x width): 18 x 24 1/4in. (45.7 x 61.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

DescriptionDrawing of the law offices of RisCassi & Davis in an unidentified building in Hartford, Connecticut. The three-story building is depicted from a slight angle, with the front and left sides visible. There are a few steps leading up to the portico, which shelters the front door. There is a low brick-and-metal wall in front of the building. There are similar buildings on either side of RisCassi & Davis.

Object number2012.284.5685

MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedVerso, bottom left, handwritten in pencil: "90% 1 PMT" ["PMT" is underlined]NotesSubject Note: The drawing probably represents the building at 75 Lafayette Street, Hartford, where the law offices of RisCassi & Davis were located until 1982, when the building was demolished to make way for the new Superior Courthouse. RisCassi & Davis then moved to 131 Oak Street.

Date Note: The drawing was probably made after 1976, when Joseph Linnon died. Prior to 1976, the firm name was RisCassi, Davis & Linnon.

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