Hartford Buildings
PhotographerPhotographed by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Dateafter 1972
MediumPhotography; color Polaroid instant print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/8 x 3in. (7.9 x 7.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (10.5 x 8.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (10.5 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionPolaroid photographs of downtown Hartford, Connecticut buildings, including One Financial Plaza; Connecticut National Bank; Center Church; Sage-Allen & Company building; Bond Annex Hotel/Thomas Hooker Hotel; parts of Main Street, Market Street, and American Row; Bushnell Tower; Christ Church Cathedral; and the construction of 100 Pearl Street. Most of the views show the buildings from a street-level perspective, although there are a couple of photographs were taken from an elevated viewpoint.
Object number2012.284.203-.209
MarkingsVerso of prints, stamped in black: manufacturer's numberBottom right, stamped in black ink: "POLAROID"NotesDate Note: The Polaroid SX-70, which is the camera Welling used, was manufactured from 1972-1981.
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Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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