First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Gustave A. Moe
Swedish-American, born 1884
Dateabout 1925
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 3/8 x 9 1/4in. (18.7 x 23.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Richard deBoer
DescriptionThree views of a stone gothic revival church located on a street corner. The building has a rose window, pointed arches, and polychrome decoration. In one photograph, a street sign is visible that reads "CAPITOL Av" and "CLINTON St". A "BUS" stop sign is on the same pole. Nearby is a street light, apparently a gas street light. Paved sidewalks surround the church. An automobile is visible in one photograph.
Object number2014.181.1-.3
InscribedOn verso, in black ink, "First Presbyterian Church / Hartford, Conn."; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: The First Presbyterian Church on Capitol Avenue in Hartford was designed by Renwick and Sands of New York and dedicated on May 17, 1870. (Finlay 12/10/2015)On View
Not on view
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