In February 1876, Francis Kimball was asked to submit plans to design new facilities for the Hartford Orphan Asylum.  For this commission, Kimball would  once again compete against his friend and rival George Keller.  The Hartford Orphan Asylum was established in 183l and formally incorporated two years later.  Its mission was to care for orphaned … More Part 15 – Francis Kimball, Architect — The Hartford Orphan Asylum.