Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company Building
Date1963
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 7 1/16 × 9 1/8in. (17.9 × 23.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Lynn Ferrari
DescriptionBlack and white United Press photograph of the recently constructed 14-story Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company building, Hartford, Connecticut. (copyright United Press)
Object number2017.86.37
CopyrightCopyright held by United Press
InscribedTyped on yellow paper affixed to back of photograph: "NXP 1393792………...UNIPIX / SHIP SHAPE (1) / HARTFORD, CONN.: TO MATHEMATICIANS IT IS / A “LENTICULAR HYPERBOLOID.” TO THE PEOPLE / OF HARTFORD, CONN., WHERE IT HAS BEEN ERECTED, / IT IS SIMPLY “THE SHIP.” BY ANY NAME THE NEW / ELLIPTICAL-SHAPED 14-STORY HOME OFFICE / BUILDING OF THE PHEONIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE / COMPANY IS A UNIQUE ADDITION TO THE HARTFORD / SKYLINE. THERE IS METHOD TO WHAT APPEARS TO / BE ARCHITECTURAL MADNESS. THERE ARE NO STATUS- / BEARING CORNER OFFICES FOR EXECUTIVES AND ALL / STAFF MEMBERS -- CLERICAL AS WELL AS EXECUTIVE -- / WILL ENJOY ROOMS WITH A VIEW. BY PLACING / PRIVATE OFFICES ALONG THE SIDES AND LEAVING END / SECTIONS FREE FOR CLERICAL WORKERS, CORRIDORS / WERE CUT TO A MINIMUM AND A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF / USABLE FLOOR SPACE OBTAINED. / NX-1-2-3 / CREDIT LINE (UPI PHOTO) 9-18-63 (JB) / (SEE ALSO NXP 1393793)" Stamped in purple on back: "REFERENCE / OCT 10 '63 / N.E.A."
Handwritten in blue ink on back: "A945"
Handwritten in orange on back: "WEDMUST / PHOTO[unclear] / 22 cms x 6 1/2" / TYPE"
Handwritten in pencil on back: "Ship Shape"
Printed on label affixed to back of photograph: "[barcode] n e a 8 6 9 2 8 / www.historicimages.com"
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April-May 1916