Flood of 1936: Hotel Bond and Boardmans building, Asylum Street, Hartford
Two men paddle a canoe in the floodwaters on Asylum Street. Other men wade knee-deep in water and push a rowboat. The brick and masonry Hotel Bond... Show moreTwo men paddle a canoe in the floodwaters on Asylum Street. Other men wade knee-deep in water and push a rowboat. The brick and masonry Hotel Bond is on the left. Marquees are over the front entrance. A striped pole indicates the presence of a barbershop. Signs read: "Bond Grill" and "308 / Hotel / Bond." The building at the right has signs that read: "Boardman's Building" "Hunter Press" "Press Studio" "Sport / Radio / Centre." There appear to be tiles above the shop windows. A notice on the storefront at the right reads: "For / Rent." Electric street lights and trolley poles line the street. Inscribed on back: "Hotel Bond on Asylum St. / taken at peak of flood. 3/21/36 / film #47." Show less