H. E. Fairchild - north tenement, 1889
MakerMade by
H. Wales Lines Company
American, 1864 - 1983
Date1889
MediumPhotography; albumen on paper in cardboard album covers
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/4 x 9 1/4in. (18.4 x 23.5cm)
Other (overall height x width): 8 1/4 x 11 1/2in. (21 x 29.2cm)
Other (overall height x width): 8 1/4 x 11 1/2in. (21 x 29.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionPhotograph of H.E. Fairchild's house in Meriden, Connecticut. It has covered porches on the first and second levels, one central chimney, and bay windows on first and second floors.
Object number2015.149.1.45
InscribedRecto, handwritten in black ink: "H. E. Fairchild - north tenement 1889"Recto, handwritten in pencil: "HEF ten. north"NotesFrom: An Historic Record and Pictorial Description of the Town of Meriden, Connecticut: And Men who Have Made It... A Century of Meriden "The Silver City." (p. 149)
"Henry E. Fairchild was the Vice President of the H. Wales Lines & Co. He was Mr. H. Wales Lines' only partner. Many of the principal buildings of Meriden have been constructed under his personal supervision. He was a member of Meriden Lodge, 77, A. F. & A. M., and St. Elmo Commandery, 9, K. T."
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