Hartford Civic Center Roof Collapse
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Date1978
MediumPhotocopy; black toner on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 12 x 18in. (30.5 x 45.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionPhotocopy of a drawing of the roof of the Hartford Civic Center after its collapse, from an elevated perspective overlooking the building. Two cranes are depicted on the arena floor. The Masonic Hall appears in the background on the right.
Object number2012.284.6821
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom right, printed in black toner: "WELLING / FROM THE 14TH FLOOR OF THE / SHERATON -- MAY 10, 1978 - 12:35"Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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