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Connecticut postcards

Dateca. 1950-1985
Mediumphotographic print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Height) 3 1/2 x (Width) 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Description(.4) color postcard of Carriage Drive Restaurant and Shoppe, 2285 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Conn. "The most glamorous restaurant in New England".

(.5) Color postcard showing interior and exterior of Oakdell Hotel on State Route 85, between the turnpike and New London.

(.6) color postcard showing aerial view of the Farmington (Conn.) Antiques Weekend.

(.7) color postcard of barns and horses located in the former Flanders section of Southington, Conn. Photograph by Paul Jiantonio for the Central Conn. Convention and Visitors District.

(.8) color postcard of fall foliage behind a stone wall with a mountain in the background taken in Southington, Conn.

(.9) color postcard of "bathing beauties on the White Sand Beaches" in Old Lyme, Conn. Addresses to Joan Folcik of Bristol, Conn.

(.10) color postcard of a waterwheel off South End Road in Southington, Conn. Photograph taken by Paul Jiantonio for the Central Conn. Convention and Visitors District.
Object number2014.167.4-10
Inscribed(.4) Carriage Drive Restaurant & Shoppe / 2285 Whitney Ave. / Hamden, Conn. / located off exit 61, Wilbur Cross Parkway. Air Con- / ditioned for your comfort. French Provincial atmosphere / prevails. / Luncheon -- Cocktails --Dinners / Open all Year. // Victor Adv. Service, New haven 4, Conn.

(.5) OAKDELL MOTEL / on State 85, between / turnpike and New London. / Mail: Waterford, Conn. / Air Conditioned, TV, Cont. breakfast, room / phone, pool. Near Ocean beach, Sub. Base, Conn. / College, Coast Guard Acad. and Mystic Seaport. / Phone 203, GI 2-9446. // Published by Cliff Scofield, 992 King Rd., Cheshire, Conn.

(.6) FARMINGTON 9CT0 ANTIQUES WEEKEND / TWO SHOWS EACH YEAR, 2nd WEEKEND IN JUNE AND / LABOR DAY WEEKEND. SAT. & SUN. 10 TO 5. EARLY / BUYER OPPORTUNITY SAT. 7 AM. 600 DEALERS IN/ ANTIQUES & VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES. 9 MILES WEST OF / HARTFORD, EXIT 39 FROM I-84. INFORMATION, MAP, / MOTEL LIST CALL 508-839-9735. //Produced by Garen Photography Enfield, CT

(.7) SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489 / A rural scene in the former Flanders section of Southington, Conn. / Photo by Paul Jiantonio, 1985. For further tourist in- / formation, contact the Central Conn. Convention and / Visitors District, 225-3901. // Clifford Scofield Color Productions, Cheshire, Conn.

(.8) GREEETINGS FROM / SOUTHING, CONNECTICUT // Lusterchrome REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. MADE ONLY BY TICHNOR BROS., INC, BOSTON 15, MASS.

(.9) Bathing Beauties on the White Sand Beaches / Greetings from White Sand Beach / Old Lyme, Connecticut // Lusterchrome REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. MADE ONLY BY TICHNOR BROS., INC, BOSTON 15, MASS. Addressed to Joan Folcik in Bristol, Conn.

(.10) SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489 / Still had at work, this old water wheel off South End / Road is a reminder of Southington, Conn.'s past. / Photo by Paul Jiantonio, 1985. For further tourist in- / formation, contact the Central Conn. Convention and / Visitors District, 225-3901. // Clifford Scofield Color Productions, Cheshire, Conn.
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