Art Deco

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CONNECTICUT

Standard Cleaners & Dyers [gone]
New Haven, CT
The Anchor
New Haven, CT
Lorraine Building
Bristol, CT
Standard Cleaners & Dyers was vacant in 2003 when this photo was taken. The building was demolished sometime after 2006. It featured a curved entrance and incised Art Deco lettering.

The Anchor restaurant and bar opened in the 1940s. It features a curved window and a vitrolite façade. The neon sign is lit at night. For more, see this website

The Lorraine Building appears to be from the 1930s.

unidentified building
New Haven, CT
This unidentified building features an aviation theme and glass block. The building appears to be vacant now. Does anyone know more about it?

Dixwell Playhouse & Drug Store
Hamden, CT
The Dixwell Playhouse and former drug store were supposedly built in 1920. That sounds early - my guess would be 1930s. The Playhouse was used as a movie theatre and later a bowling alley. For more, see this website.

French Italian Importing Company
Hamden, CT
The French Italian Importing Company is located about ten blocks north of the Dixwell Playhouse. The similar styles look like the buildings were probably designed by the same architect and built around the same time.

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