Pairing a house number with a street name is the whole idea behind the Hartford standard two line plaque. Line 1 holds up to five numbers at 3 inches. Line 2 holds up to 17 characters at 1.25 inches, enough for Newbury Street, as in the photo, and most other street names without abbreviation. The shape is the same clean Hartford outline used across the line.

Sizing it to your lot

Three-inch numbers read well from a sidewalk or a short driveway. If your house is far from the road, the estate-size Hartford two line steps the number up to 4.5 inches and the street line to 2 inches. For in-town lots, the Hartford standard two line plaque is usually the right call, because a bigger sign starts to look out of scale on a small lawn.

Finish choices for the Hartford standard two line plaque

Choose from Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Black/Gold, Black/Silver, Black/White, Bronze/Gold, Green/Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Pewter/Silver, Red/Gold, or White/Gold. Black/White, shown in the photo, is the easiest to read at any distance. The gold and silver pairings are a little dressier, and the copper and bronze finishes are the most subdued.

Casting and care

This sign is cast in the USA from recycled aluminum. It won’t rust, and the all-weather protective coating on it is covered by a five-year warranty. Both lines are cast into the metal. Then it just needs an occasional wash. Because the text is permanent, a Hartford standard two line plaque can’t be changed, cancelled, or returned once ordered. Read both lines back before you submit.

For a number only, the Hartford standard one line uses 4.5-inch numerals on the same shape. All the staked styles are listed under lawn address plaques, and the plaque care page covers how to clean it.