Wallace Collection of the wealthiest families in Europe. They owned large properties in England, Wales and Ireland, and increased their wealth through successful marriages. Politically of lesser importance, the 3rd and 4th Marquess and Sir Richard Wallace became leading art collectors of their time. The Wallace Collection, comprising about 5,500 works of art, was bequeathed to the British nation by Lady Wallace in 1897. The state then decided to buy Hertford House to display the collection and it was opened as a museum in 1900. As a museum the Wallace Collection's main strength is perhaps its extraordinary array of 18th-century French art:
Hartford Public Library • Marc-Yves Regis photographic record of Hartford’s North End.<br> • Hartford imprints, pamphlets, books, 1777–present.<br> • Extensive postcard collection of Hartford, 19th-20th centuries.<br> • Extensive poster collection of Hartford events, performances, happenings and works by Hartford artists. Hartford Public Library The Hartford Public Library serves the city of Hartford, Connecticut. The library's main branch is located at 500 Main Street in downtown Hartford. The nine branch locations are named Albany, Barbour, Blue Hills, Camp Field, Dwight, Goodwin, Mark Twain, Park and Ropkins. All branches feature free public access computers and free wifi. The Hartford Public Library began in 1774 as