Hartford Collection (page 5)

The Hartford (Admiral Farraguts Flag-Ship), United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

View in Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

State of Connecticut, United States, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the State of Connecticut, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

State of Connecticut, United States, Relief Map
Relief map of the State of Connecticut, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

USA, New England, Connecticut, Colourfully painted horse from the carousel, merry-go-round, at Bushnell Park

The Retreat for the Insane at Hartford, Connecticut, erected in 1824. Wood engraving, 1854
INSANE ASYLUM, 1854. The Retreat for the Insane at Hartford, Connecticut, erected in 1824. Wood engraving, 1854

Twain home Hartford
Mark Twains home at Hartford, Connecticut. Date: 1885

Messenger boys playing poker in the Western Union Messenger waiting room in Hartford, Connecticut
BOYS PLAYING POKER, 1909. Messenger boys playing poker in the Western Union Messenger waiting room in Hartford, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1909

A Federalist candidate depicted as a pro-British devil and identified with the Hartford Convention of 1814
FEDERALIST CARTOON, 1816. A Federalist candidate depicted as a pro-British devil and identified with the Hartford Convention of 1814

Article from the Hartford Daily Courant, 6 December 1848, commenting on the widespread excitement in response to
CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1848. Article from the Hartford Daily Courant, 6 December 1848, commenting on the widespread excitement in response to the news

HARTFORD CONVENTION, c1814. Leap or no leap. Cartoon by William Charles, satirizing Thomas Pickering and the radical secessionist movement discussed at the Hartford Convention

HARTFORD: CHARTER OAK. Western view of the Charter Oak at Hartford, Connecticut, where Connecticut colonists hid the colonial charter from Governor Edmund Andros in 1687

HARTFORD: DUTCH POINT. View of Dutch Point in Hartford, Connecticut. Wood engraving, American, 1836

HARTFORD: STATE HOUSE. Old State House at Hartford, Connecticut. Wood engraving, 1835

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

HARTFORD: CHARTER OAK. The Charter Oak at Hartford, Connecticut, where Connecticut colonists hid the colonial charter from Governor Edmund Andros in 1687. Wood engraving, 1862

HARTFORD: ARSMEAR GROUNDS. The grounds of Armsmear, the Samuel Colt mansion at Hartford, Connecticut. Wood engraving, c1876

DEAF AND DUMB SCHOOL, 1842. The Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb at Hartford, Connecticut. Wood engraving, 1842

HARTFORD, 1853. View of Hartford, Connecticut, from the river. Wood engraving, 1853

CONNECTICUT: CHURCH, 1638. The first church erected in Hartford, Connecticut, 1638. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

BICYCLING TOURNAMENT, 1885. Bicycle tournament at Hartford, Connecticut. Line engraving from an American newspaper of 1885

COTTON FACTORY, CT, 1837. The Hartford Manufacturing Company cotton factory at Glastenbury, Connecticut. Wood engraving, 1837

ASYLUM FOR THE DEAF / DUMB. Asylum in Hartford, Connecticut. Color engraving from an American school geography text
ASYLUM FOR THE DEAF/DUMB. Asylum in Hartford, Connecticut. Color engraving from an American school geography text, 1842

THE CHARTER OAK, 1687. Captain Joseph Wadsworth hiding the Connecticut Charter in the hollow of a white oak tree at Hartford, Connecticut

CONN. : JOHN UNDERHILL, 1653. Captain John Underhill seizing (an empty) Fort Good Hope at Hartford, Connecticut
CONN.: JOHN UNDERHILL, 1653. Captain John Underhill seizing (an empty) Fort Good Hope at Hartford, Connecticut, from the Dutch in 1653: colored engraving, 19th century

ORGAN, 1835. Organ of the Centre Church, Hartford, Connecticut. Wood engraving, American, 1835

TEXTILE MILL, 1837. The Hartford Manufacturing Company. Cotton factory at Glastonbury, Connecticut. Wood engraving, 1837

Memorial Arch, Hartford, Conn.. Date c1905

Lashed to the shrouds. Farragut passing the forts at Mobile, in his flagship Hartford. Adm. David Farragut lashed to upper mast, holding spyglass; during Battle of Mobil Bay, Jan. 1864

The Putnam Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn

Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn

View of Boston freight terminals, The New York, New Haven & Hartford railraod. View of Boston freight terminals, The New York, New Haven & Hartford railraod

View of the city of Hartford Connecticut. Date c1841 May 7

TRAVELERS INSURANCE TOWER. The Travelers Insurance Tower in Hartford, Connecticut seemingly surrounded by flying saucers. Viewed upside down

SAN FRANCISCO: SKYSCRAPER. The Hartford Fire Insurance Building in San Francisco, completed in 1965

Buying Thanksgiving turkeys in Hartford, Connecticut, 1870s
Open-air market at Statehouse Square on the day before Thanksgiving in Hartford, Connecticut, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The State Armoury at Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Beecher Stowes Home
HARRIET BEECHER STOWE Stowes home in Hartford, Connecticut, USA

RITCHELLs DEVICE 1878
RITCHELLs FLYING MACHINE : the inventor demonstrates his neat device at Hartford, Connecticut, though I doubt if he flew as high as this !

Insurance Ad / Fortune1930
Advertisement for the Hartford Fire Insurance Co. and the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company

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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.