D. Bloomfield, 1890
MakerMade by
H. Wales Lines Company
American, 1864 - 1983
Date1890
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 a two story house in Meriden, Connecticut, either made for or designed by David Bloomfield. It has wood siding, a covered entry porch with rounded arches, one chimney, and a brick foundation. In the front yard, there is a tree and a utility pole.
Object number2015.149.1.46
InscribedRecto, handwritten in black ink: "D. Bloomfield, 1890"Recto, handwritten in pencil: "D. Bloomfield"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. 416)
"David Bloomfield, oldest architect of Meriden, was born in Cromwell, Conn., November 6, 1851. He came to Meriden in 1869, working as a carpenter, and then he took up the study of architecture and mechanical drawing. In 1886, he opened an architectural office in Meriden.
The following are among the many structures designed and supervised by Mr. Bloomfield: Franklin Street, Columbia Street, Liberty Street, and St. Laurent’s school houses; St. Mary’s Roman Catholic and German Lutheran churches, the C. W. Cahill block, the Beuchler block, the Schwander block, Fox’s block, the Record building, the Journal building, Pacific Lodge building, the residence of the late W. F. Rockwell, First Congregational Church parsonage, and the residences of the late Edward J. Collins, I. B. Miller, A. S. Thomas, Mrs. Mary Wilson, George Rockwell, W. L. Squire, and of many others in Meriden.
When the office of plumbing inspector was created in 1894, he was made the first incumbent. He was appointed fire marshal by Mayor Ives in 1893. He was one of the directors of the Pacific Real Estate Association and during the difficulties of Pacific Lodge, I. O. O. F., after the construction of the building, was one of the first to put his shoulder to the wheel and guide the enterprise to success. He was a member of the Meriden Board of Trade, Business Men’s Association, Montowese Tribe, I. O. R. M., and Colonial Club."
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