Construction of the Caledonian Insurance Company
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
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)
Sheet (height x width): 2 3/4 x 3 13/16in. (7 x 9.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Robert Bauerle
DescriptionViews document the construction of a large building with limestone ashlar walls and a plain Ionic portico. Some photographs include steel frame construction, including girders and beams, scaffolding, and cranes. A large sign in 2003.55.58 reads: "NEW HOME / OF THE / CALEDONIAN INSURANCE COMPANY / CALEDONIAN-AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. OF NEW YORK / NETHERLANDS INSURANCE CO. OF HOLLAND / ROBERT R. CLARK - U.S. MANAGER / CARL J. MALMFELDT / ARCHITECT / INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION CO. / GENERAL CONTRACTORS." Some photographs include leafless trees, fire hydrants, chain link fences, wooden fences, paved streets, and automobiles. Some views show the completed building. An interior view of an office includes women office workers seated at desks.
Object number2003.55.19-.60
MarkingsOn verso, most photographs stamped in magenta ink with dates ranging from "APR 28 '36" through "NOV 12 '36". Stamped in blue ink with numbers ranging from 5 to 46 (several photographs have the same numbers); some photographs are stamped "C14".InscribedLower right of each photograph, in pencil, accession number. 2003.55.60 is inscribed on verso, in blue ink, "Compliments of / W.F. Miller & Co."NotesSubject Note: The Caledonian Insurance Company building was constructed in 1936 at 150 Cogswell Street to the designs of Carl J. Malmfeldt. Later known as the Caledonian-American Insurance Company, the business was the Hartford branch of a Scottish firm. (Finlay 12/19/2003)On View
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