Hotel Russwin, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateafter 1886
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 x 8in. (15.2 x 20.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 x 8in. (15.2 x 20.3cm)
Mount (height x width): 6 1/4 x 8 1/8in. (15.9 x 20.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 x 8in. (15.2 x 20.3cm)
Mount (height x width): 6 1/4 x 8 1/8in. (15.9 x 20.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Clifford T. Alderman
DescriptionAmerican flags and bunting decorate the facade of a hotel building and adjoining commercial buildings. A reproduction of the painting, "TheSpirit of '76," hangs above the door of the hotel, beneath a sign that reads "HOTEL RUSSWIN." Several men stand on the sidewalks. Utility wires cross overhead. A utility pole is at the far right.
Object number2014.103.3
InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, "Hotel Russwin / New Britain, CT / 27 West Main St / (now City Hall) (converted 1909) / built 1886 / designed by Joseph Morrill Wells" / accession numberOn View
Not on view
