We have just web-published an 1889 title created by the Hartford Chamber of
Commerce that is mainly an economic history of the city. Although there is
no mention of Twain, this is heavily illustrated, and it might be useful to
get a sense of the community during Twain's time.
You can see it at http://invictus.quinnipiac.edu/hartfordmain.html
Terry Ballard
Quinnipiac University