Tunnel Site, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1974
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 10 × 7 1/4in. (25.4 × 18.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Lynn Ferrari
DescriptionBlack and white Associated Press photograph of aerial view of the site for the proposed highway tunnel behind the Connecticut State Capitol building. The highway would connect I-84 with I-91. The Connecticut State Capitol building occupies the upper right section of the photograph with I-84 on the bottom.
Object number2017.86.59
CopyrightCopyright held by Associated Press
InscribedPrinted in black on front: "(HFI) HARTFORD, Conn. Feb. 28--TUNNEL SITE—A proposed highway tunnel behind the state/ Capitol would be reduced from 1800 feet to 600 feet under a revised plan by the state/ Transportation Dept. The highway would connect Interstate 84, in bottom of picture,/ with I-91. DOT officials said Thursday the state tentatively had decided not to tunnel/ beneath the entire length of Bushnell Park, upper left, but remain above ground except/ for 600 feet directly behind the Capitol. (AP WIREPHOTO) (jc51630stf-rc) 1974" Stamped in red on back: "APR 4 1974"
On View
Not on view
