Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation
PhotographerPhotographed by
Johnson's Studio of Photography
American, active 1978
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Frederick J. Mahaffey
American, 1926 - 2011
Date1977-1991
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper, color photography on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm) and smaller
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) and smaller
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) and smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of James T. Kirby
DescriptionAn eight-story modern office building with a slanting front facade. Views of the model rendering, construction, and the completed building are included. Also includes a view of the interior conference room. Includes contact sheets. Pictured are trees, man crossing street, cars, road sign, flags, traffic light, parking meters, night depository box, elevated corridor.
Object number2012.441.34.1-.31
Markings2012.441.34.12, 15: On verso, center, stamp in black ink, "JOHNSON'S STUDIO / OF PHOTOGRAPHY / 857 Albany Avenue / Hartford, Conn. 06112"2012.441.34.25-26: On verso, lower right, stamp in blue ink, "[Copyright] 1981 McConnell McNamara & Co. / (203) 563-6154 / PHOTO BY JACK McCONNELL"
2012.441.34.26: On recto, lower right, typed on white label, "CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS / FRID FERGUSON MAHAFFEY & PERRY ARCHITECTS P.C. 54 FOREST STREET, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06105"Inscribed2012.441.34.12: On verso, center, in blue ink, "3-19-79".
2012.441.34.15: On verso, center, in blue ink, "9/11/79".
2012.441.34.18-.21: On verso, typed in black ink, "Copyright 1991 Nick Wheeler/Wheeler Photographics / (617) 891 5525 Reorder number: SLAM 00806 / Wheeler Photographics licenses the use of this / photograph according to the condition outlined / below to the following individual or firm: // Stecker LaBau Arneill McManus"
On verso, lower right, in graphite, accession number written on all photographsNotesSubject Note: In 1977, the Hartford architectural firm Frid, Ferguson, Mahaffey & Perry designed an operating and administrative complex for the Connecticut Natural Gas Company. Located on Columbus Boulevard, the buildings were designed to emphasize energy conservation, and to provide heating and cooling for most of the large buildings in downtown Hartford.
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