Saint John's Church, 679 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford
Date1927
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/4 x 9 1/4in. (18.4 x 23.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 7/8 x 9 7/8in. (20 x 25.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 7/8 x 9 7/8in. (20 x 25.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Richard deBoer
DescriptionGrassy lawns surround a stone gothic revival church. The building has long nave with side aisles and a square tower. A portico with square arches connects the church to a separate stone building at the right. A leafless tree appears to be an elm.
Object number2014.181.4
MarkingsOn verso, on paper label, in black ink, "St. Johns Church / 679 Farmington Ave / West Hartford"InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: Saint John's Episcopal Church was founded in Hartford in 1841. The building on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford was designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue and was completed in 1909. This photograph appears to show the expanded parish house, also designed by Goodhue, that was dedicated in 1927.Date Note: A similar photograph of the church taken by the Commercial Photo Arts Co. appears in the Hartford Courant on November 27, 1927.
On View
Not on view
William G. Dudley
probably 1917
Meyers Studios, Inc.
