Description
Explore bustling Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut, circa 1940s, as seen in this vibrant vintage postcard. The view looks south, showcasing the historic Old State House and iconic insurance buildings. This genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Art-Colortone” postcard captures a lively street scene with cars, a streetcar, and pedestrians.
Front Text (cleaned):
CHOXXCO
AM
Main Street, Looking South, Hartford, Conn.
OB-H2154
Back Text (cleaned):
H. P. KOPPLEMANN, PUB. AGENT, HARTFORD, CONN.
MAIN STREET LOOKING SOUTH
Showing (left) historic Old State House, of Bullfinch architecture, and some of the insurance buildings which have made Hartford the "Insurance Center of the World."
GENUINE CURTEICH-CHICAGO "C.T. ART-COLORTONE" POST CARD (REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.)
POST CARD
PLACE
ONE CENT
STAMP
HERE
