The corner of Water and State Streets. This intersection on Long Wharf was known as Custom House Square because of the Customs House built there by the U. S. Government in 1818. A horse drawn cart bearing the sign "Hugh Plunkett" is in the center.
The corner of Water and State Streets. This intersection on Long Wharf was known as Custom House Square because of the Customs House built there by the U. S. Government in 1818. The photo shows the New Haven and Derby Railroad track crossing Stateā¦
A view down Temple Street through a column of trees. Carte de visite. Printed on the reverse is "Henry S. Peck, Photographer / Successor to Peck Bros / Street's Building / Corner State and Chapel Sts. / New Haven, Conn."