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

Park History

Bushnell Park

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 4, 2023

1. Park History Marker

Inscription. With trains arriving in Hartford and passing the western edge of the Park, Reverend Horace Bushnell wanted to provide an aesthetically pleasing first impression of the City. Bushnell envisioned the Park as an "outdoor parlor", a specialized room in the city that would provide residents and visitors with a place where people of all classes could mingle and come together as a community.

Erected by Hartford Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 41° 46.016′ N, 72° 40.91′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Asylum Street and Union Place, on the right when traveling east on Asylum Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 525 Asylum St, Hartford CT 06103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bushnell Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Corning Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Park History (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Park History (about 500 feet away); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch

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(about 700 feet away); Israel Putnam (about 700 feet away); Votes for Women (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Park History (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 4, 2023

2. Park History Marker

Bushnell Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trinity Stationary Co., circa 1925

3. Bushnell Park

This is likely a view from the train station, as tracks are visible in the lower left.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on August 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 9, 2023.