The Insurance Capital of the World
by Ben Prepelka
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The Insurance Capital of the World
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
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Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, was settled as a Dutch Trading Post in 1623. Hartford, well positioned on the Connecticut River, thrived as a trading center. Ships from Hartford traveled the world, including the destinations of England, the West Indies and the Far East. Fires, storms, accidents and pirates quickly led to an array of shipping concerns, spawning the nation's first insurance companies. Nicknamed the Insurance Capital of the World, Hartford is still recognized as home to largest American insurance companies.
Pictured here a a reflection of Travelers Tower, headquarters of Travelers Insurance Company in downtown Hartford. Built in 1919, this historic buidling remains the second tallest in the city.
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December 15th, 2016
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Comments (4)
Morris Finkelstein
Fabulous architectural photograph of a modern glass building, with a great reflection of a historic building! Great work, Ben! F/L
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “Shadows Silhouettes and Reflections” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page. And by the way Ben, I was born in Hartford and raised in East Hartford across the river. I used to climb a tree in our yard and I could see this Travelers Building from the top.