Asylum Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
John S. Craig
American, 1943 - 2011
Date1945
MediumPhotography; negative emulsion on acetate
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 4 x 5in. (10.2 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Hon. Joyce Krutick Craig (ret.), in memory of her husband John S. Craig
DescriptionFour views of a section of Asylum Street, Hartford, near the railroad overpass. The photographs appear to document the condition of a sidewalk. In one photograph the sidewalk is unpaved, in one it appears to be partially paved, in two others it is paved with concrete. Men and women wearing winter clothing walk on the sidewalk. Automobiles and a truck are parked beside the curb. Lettering on the truck reads "Krueger." Construction or snow removal equipment appears in one photograph. Signs read "AWNINGS & CANVAS GOODS" "NO PKG" "PUBLIC TELEPHONE". A billboard in the distance reads "Fine Furs". A poster reads "JAMES / MELTON / BUSHNELL / MEMORIAL WED. JAN. 24."
Object number2012.563.615-.618
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "Photo of Asylum St. Hill Sidewalk in front of New Process Cleaners"NotesDate Note: Posters advertise a concert by James Melton at the Bushnell on January 24. This took place in 1945. (Finlay 2/1/2014)On View
Not on view
