Hartford Collection

First settlers of Hartford, Connecticut, 1636
Thomas Hookers congregation migrates from Massachusetts to settle Hartford, Connecticut, 1636. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hiding the Connecticut charter in an oak tree, 1687
Connecticut colonist hiding the colonys charter in a hollow oak to keep it from Governor Andros, 1687. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rail Share Certificate
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND HARTFORD RAILWAY COMPANY stock certificate Date: 1906

HARTFORD: ARMSEAR MANSION. Armsmear, the Samuel Colt mansion at Hartford, Connecticut. Wood engraving, c1876

Claude Monet Painting in His Garden at Argenteuil, 1873. Creator: Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919)
Claude Monet Painting in His Garden at Argenteuil, 1873. Found in the collection of the Wadsworth Athenaeum, Hartford

Connecticut, Hartford, Mark Twain House & Museum
2005-306406-01

Hartford, Connecticut, USA downtown skyline at dusk in early autumn

Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut, USA at twilight

Hartford, Connecticut, USA downtown skyline on the river at dusk

Hartford, Connecticut, USA downtown city skyline

Hartford, Connecticut, USA downtown skyline on the river

Hartford, Connecticut, USA downtown skyline

Hartford, Connecticut, USA highway and skyline

Hartford, Connecticut, USA downtown cityscape

USA, Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut State Capitol, exterior

USA, Connecticut, Hartford, city skyline with Connecticut Science Center and Travelers Building, from the Connecticut River, dusk

USA, Connecticut, Hartford, Bushnell Park, autumn, sttue of Horace Wells, discoverer of Anaesthesia in 1844

USA, Connecticut, Hartford, Mark Twain House, former home of celebrated American writer Mark Twain, autumn

The "Hartford"and the Fire Rafts (litho)
3622769 The " Hartford" and the Fire Rafts (litho) by Sheppard, Warren (1858-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Hartford" and the Fire Rafts)

Norwalk River Bridge, Norwalk, Connecticut (b / w photo)
3056433 Norwalk River Bridge, Norwalk, Connecticut (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Library of Congress, Washington D.C

First Church erected in Hart-Ford, Connecticut, 1638 (engraving)
663859 First Church erected in Hart-Ford, Connecticut, 1638 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Church erected in Hart-Ford, Connecticut, 1638)

Norwalk River Bridge, Norwalk, Connecticut (b / w photo)
3056436 Norwalk River Bridge, Norwalk, Connecticut (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Library of Congress, Washington D.C

Norwalk River Bridge, Norwalk, Connecticut (b / w photo)
3056435 Norwalk River Bridge, Norwalk, Connecticut (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Library of Congress, Washington D.C

Share Certificate - New York, New Haven and Hartford
Stock Share Certificate - New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, 1000 shares. 1973

Gatling Gun (engraving)
1092686 Gatling Gun (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gatling Gun, by the Gatling Gun Company, Hartford, Connecticut)

John Pento, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print)
466549 John Pento, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); 11.7 x 16.8 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Jumbo, The Largest Steam Fire-Engine in the world (engraving)
1064407 Jumbo, The Largest Steam Fire-Engine in the world (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jumbo, The Largest Steam Fire-Engine in the world)

Norwalk River Bridge, Norwalk, Connecticut (b / w photo)
3056434 Norwalk River Bridge, Norwalk, Connecticut (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Library of Congress, Washington D.C

Home of Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hartford, Connecticut (b / w photo)
5989117 Home of Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hartford, Connecticut (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home of Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hartford)

Hartford, Connecticut (1664), illustration from Cassell
3502299 Hartford, Connecticut (1664), illustration from Cassells History of the United States pub. by Petter & Galpin c.1890 (litho) by American School

Farewell address of the late General George Washington, 17th September 1796 (litho)
695963 Farewell address of the late General George Washington, 17th September 1796 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 57x47 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Mary Horn, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print)
466548 Mary Horn, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); 11.7 x 16.8 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Lashed to the shrouds - Farragut passing the forts at Mobile, in his flagship Hartford
2646293 Lashed to the shrouds - Farragut passing the forts at Mobile, in his flagship Hartford, pub. 1871 (colour litho) by American School

Theatrical billboard advertising a performance by Albert Walker, printed by the Calhoun Steam Printing Company
6030917 Theatrical billboard advertising a performance by Albert Walker, printed by the Calhoun Steam Printing Company, Hartford Connecticut, USA, 1850s (litho) by American School

Theatrical billboard advertising a performance by Albert Walker, printed by the Calhoun Steam Printing Company
6030854 Theatrical billboard advertising a performance by Albert Walker, printed by the Calhoun Steam Printing Company, Hartford Connecticut, USA, 1855 (litho) by American School

Residence of Mrs Beecher Stowe at Hartford, Connecticut (b / w photo)
1605584 Residence of Mrs Beecher Stowe at Hartford, Connecticut (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of Mrs Beecher Stowe at Hartford)

Norwalk River Bridge, Norwalk, Connecticut (b / w photo)
3056438 Norwalk River Bridge, Norwalk, Connecticut (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Library of Congress, Washington D.C

Ruins of Colonel Colts Patent Firearms Factory at Hartford, Connecticut, recently destroyed by Fire (engraving)
1103221 Ruins of Colonel Colts Patent Firearms Factory at Hartford, Connecticut, recently destroyed by Fire (engraving) by English School

CT Hartford Canton Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

CT Hartford Burlington Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

CT Hartford East Hartford Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

CT Hartford Glastonbury Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

CT Hartford Farmington Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

CT Hartford East Windsor Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

CT Hartford Bloomfield Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

CT Hartford Bristol Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

CT Hartford Berlin Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

CT Hartford Enfield Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

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Hartford: A Journey Through Time and Innovation Step back in time to 1636, when the first settlers of Hartford, Connecticut laid the foundation for a city that would become a symbol of resilience and progress. These pioneers braved the unknown, carving out a new home amidst untamed wilderness. Fast forward to 1687, an era marked by secrecy and rebellion. The Connecticut charter was hidden away in the hollows of an oak tree, safeguarding it from those who sought to suppress our freedom. This act became a testament to our unwavering spirit. In 1876, Hartford witnessed another milestone as Samuel Colt's magnificent mansion called Armsmear graced its landscape. A wood engraving captures its grandeur perfectly - a testament to Colt's ingenuity and success as one of America's greatest inventors. The advent of technology brought about an early electric train that revolutionized transportation in Hartford. It connected communities like never before, propelling us into an era where possibilities seemed limitless. As we gaze upon the majestic exterior of the Connecticut State Capitol building today, we are reminded of our rich heritage and democratic values that have shaped this great city. Its towering presence stands as a beacon of hope and progress for all who call Hartford home. A vibrant skyline emerges with iconic landmarks such as the Connecticut Science Center and Travelers Tower standing tall against the backdrop of modernity. They represent our commitment to innovation and exploration in every field imaginable. Nature intertwines with history at Bushnell Park during autumn; here lies Horace Wells' statue paying homage to his groundbreaking discovery. Wells forever changed dentistry through his pioneering work with anesthesia – yet another example of how Hartford has contributed significantly to scientific advancements throughout history. Mark Twain House serves as a reminder that creativity knows no bounds within these city limits. This former residence bears witness to celebrated American writer Mark Twain’s literary genius – inspiring generations with his timeless tales.