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Edward A. Connell Heritage Park

 
 
Edward A. Connell Heritage Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
1. Edward A. Connell Heritage Park Marker
Inscription.
Edward A. Connell
Heritage Park
This park dedicated May 19, 1984
As a Tribute to His Service
As Supertindent of Parks
From 1952 to 1974
Writer, Orator, Philosopher, Statesman
Teacher and Friend
He Brought Beauty to Stamford's Parks
and
Everlasting Pleasure to Stamford's People

 
Erected 1984.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicParks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1862.
 
Location. 41° 3.185′ N, 73° 32.421′ W. Marker is in Stamford, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Bank Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stamford CT 06901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stamford Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Shrine (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Settlement of Stamford in 1641 (about 400 feet away); The Stamford Lincoln (about 400 feet away); First Congregational Church (about 400 feet away); Stamford Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet
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away); Christopher Columbus (about 400 feet away); Charles E. Rowell (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stamford.
 
Edward A. Connell Heritage Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
2. Edward A. Connell Heritage Park Marker
Marker at the Left image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
3. Marker at the Left
Sea Odyssey
1984
By Reuben Nakian
(1897 – 1986)
On Loan to the City of Stamford
From the Collection Of
Margot and C. Leonard Gordon
Dedicated October 10, 2010
Michael A. Pavia
Mayor
"Sea Odyssey" Sculpture image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
4. "Sea Odyssey" Sculpture
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 673 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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