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Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2000.201.34  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Socie…
Carriages in front of Center Church, Main Street, Hartford
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2000.201.34 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Carriages in front of Center Church, Main Street, Hartford

Dateabout 1890
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 7/8 x 6 5/16in. (20 x 16cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionView of Center Congregational Church and adjoining commercial buildings. The church has an Ionic portico and a tall spire with elaborate columns, cornices, balustrades, and vases. The building on the left houses the Centennial American Tea Company. The building on the right houses J.H. Eckhardt Co., a fine art company. A sign above the awning reads: "Paintings Etchings." Two horse-drawn carriages are in front of the church. Utility poles line the street. Trolley tracks are in the street and trolley wires are overhead.
Object number2000.201.34
InscribedHandwritten in red ink on back: "CENTER CHURCH, MAIN STREET, HTFD."
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