New Britain in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

City of New Britain Sesquicentennial Anniversary

Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011

1. City of New Britain Sesquicentennial Anniversary Marker

Inscription. City of New Britain Sesquicentennial Anniversary
1850 – 2000
Tree Planting Legacy Project
Mayor Lucian J. Pawlak • Honarary Chair
Thomas G. Ronalter • Sesquicentennial Chair
Aime Brochu • Common Council Majority Leader
Geoffrey G. Bray • Legacy Project Chair
Robert McGlone • Parks & Recreation Department
Dr. Bruce Fletcher • Committee Member
Fifteen American Birch trees were planted as part of New Britain's
150th Anniversary as a town. Fourteen of the trees are planted
on this hillside along with one existing tree. The fifteenth
tree is planted in front of the New Britain Public Library.
These trees symbolize New Britain's proud history
And its bright future.
Planted May 2002

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 41° 39.724′ N, 72° 47.416′ W. Marker is in New Britain, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Linwood Street and Grand Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in Walnut Hill Park in front of the Darius Miller Memorial Bandshell. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Britain CT 06052, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Frederick "Doc" Mirliani (within shouting distance of this marker); Zlo Dobrem Zwyciezaj (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles K. Hamilton (about 700 feet away); Ye Old State House Step (about 800 feet away); 100 Birthday of Freedom Tree (about 800 feet away); Salute To Women (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Britain World War I Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memoriam John F. Kennedy (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Britain.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011

2. City of New Britain Sesquicentennial Anniversary Marker

The Darius Miller Memorial Bandshell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011

3. The Darius Miller Memorial Bandshell

Plaque on the Bandshell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011

4. Plaque on the Bandshell

Darius Miller
Memorial
1939

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 980 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 30, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.