Demolition of Part of the American School for the Deaf

Date1936

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 1/8 x 3 1/8in. (5.4 x 7.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 2 3/4 x 3 13/16in. (7 x 9.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Robert Bauerle

DescriptionViews document progressive stages in the demolition of a large brick building, apparently an institution, with an Ionic portico on one facade, and a two-story porch on another. Two cupolas, dormers, and chimneys are on the roof. Some photographs include a sign that reads: "NEW YORK HARTFORD / HOUSE / WRECKING CO." Some photographs include stone gateposts surmounted by lanterns, leafless trees, including elm trees, and automobiles. Snow is on the ground in most photographs.

Object number2003.55.1-.18

MarkingsOn verso, stamped in magenta ink with dates ranging from "FEB 25 1936" through "APR 28 '36". Stamped in blue ink with numbers ranging from 4 to 20 (several photographs have the same numbers).InscribedOn verso of 2003.55.1-.8, in pencil, "Feb. 12, 1936". Lower right of each photograph, in pencil, accession number.NotesSubject Note: The building was demolished to make way for the Caledonian Insurance Company at 150 Cogswell Street, Hartford. It is identified as part of the American School for the Deaf in an article in the Hartford Times on 12/21/1935. (Finlay 12/19/2003)

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