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Gift of Clifford T. Alderman, 2014.103.12 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
Masonic Temple, Woodbury, Connecticut
Gift of Clifford T. Alderman, 2014.103.12 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

Masonic Temple, Woodbury, Connecticut

PhotographerPhotographed by Harvey A. Lesure American, active1883 - 1889
Date1886
MediumPhotography; albumen print on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 5/8 x 3 15/16in. (14.3 x 10cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 5/8 x 3 15/16in. (14.3 x 10cm)
Mount (height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 1/8in. (16.5 x 10.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Clifford T. Alderman
DescriptionA small building in the form of a Greek temple with two Doric columns in antis is located at the top of a steep rocky cliff. Stair lead diagonally up the side of the rock to the entrance. A picket fence runs along the top of the cliff in front of the building. Part of a tree is visible at the right.
Object number2014.103.12
InscribedOn recto, lower center, beneath image, in black ink, "1886"

On verso, upper margin, in green ink, "Masonic Temple / Woodbury Connecicut"; lower right, in pencil, accession number
NotesDate Note: Harvey A. Lesure's studio was located at 207 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut from 1884 to 1887.
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