Entitled "Old Main Street" by Helen Connelly, c.1977. Pen and ink drawing of street scene depicting strolling and picnicking figures from c.1890s. Railway tracks run horizontally through with station at upper left bearing the sign "Littleton." In the background is the old Arapahoe County Courthouse. Featured in Littleton calendar of 1978, entitled "Old Main Street." Artists in the area were asked to submit works of their art for not more than $25. If chosen, they would appear in the City's 1978 calendar. Purchased from the artist by the Fine Arts Committee.

Old Main Street
Helen Connelly (American, 1920-2009)
c.1977
Pen and ink on paper
Purchased by the Fine Arts Committee

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