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Gift of Clifford T. Alderman, 2014.103.2 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
The Reverend Francis P. Bacheler and the South Congregational Church in Hockanum (East Hartford), Connecticut
Gift of Clifford T. Alderman, 2014.103.2 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

The Reverend Francis P. Bacheler and the South Congregational Church in Hockanum (East Hartford), Connecticut

Date1892-1903
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 3/8 x 3 1/2in. (13.7 x 8.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 3/8 x 3 1/2in. (13.7 x 8.9cm)
Mount (height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 1/4in. (16.5 x 10.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Clifford T. Alderman
DescriptionComposite photograph showing the exterior and interior of the South Congregational Church in Hockanum (East Hartford), Connecticut, its minister, Francis P. Bacheler, and a frame house, presumably the parsonage. The images are arranged on what appears to be embossed wallpaper, surrounded by artifical ivy leaves.
Object number2014.103.2
InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: The Reverend Francis P. Bacheler was pastor of the South Congregational Church in Hockanum (East Hartford) from 1892 to 1903. He resigned because he was opposed to tobacco culture, a major source of revenue for his parishioners. He went fo work for the Maine Home Missionary Service.
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