Gift of Richard deBoer, 2014.181.5, Connecticut Historical Society, public domain

Unidentified Church

Date1929

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 3/4in. (19.1 x 24.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Richard deBoer

DescriptionA small gothic revival church is surrounded by scaffolding and appears to be under construction. The building has a square tower and one-story wing attached. Ladders lean against the roof of both the church and this smaller building. Lumber and other building materials are piled on the ground. A sign reads "Allyn Wadhams / Builders." Frame houses, other buildings, and what appears to be a garden plot are in the background. An automobile is at the left. Snow is on the ground.

Object number2014.181.5

InscribedOn recto, lower right, in emulsion, "Dec. 27. 1929"

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: The Allyn Wadhams Company was established in 1929; the builders had offices in Hartford at 15 Lewis Street. In late 1929 the firm was engaged in constructing the Broadview Community Church at the corner of Roger and Oliver Streets in Hartford. However, descriptions of that church do appear to match the building in this photograph.

Subject Terms

On View

Not on view