Ridgefield in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

The Village Center in the Early 1900s

Ridgefield, Connecticut

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The Village Center in the Early 1900s Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 2, 2010

1. The Village Center in the Early 1900s Marker

Inscription.
Henry Mead and His Wife are seen standing on the stoop of their grocery store in the early part of the 20th century. The building was moved when Ridgefield Hardware built their new store in 1948. Today Ridgefield Hardware is one of the oldest family businesses in Ridgefield.

The Scott house, to the right of the Mead Store was built around 1714 on Proprietor's Lot #13 by Irish-born David Scott. In 1925 the house was moved around the corner to Catoonah Street to make way for Ernest Scott's (no relation to David) new brick commercial block. In 1999, the house was slated for demolition, but was saved by a group of preservationists. The house, now rebuilt, is located on Sunset Lane and serves as the town's Historical Society.

The American Women's Voluntary Services, Motor Transport Service, presented the public clock to the town in 1958 to commemorate its work during World War II. The AWVS unit worked with the American Red Cross and took part in many war effort fund raising events.

Erected by The Museum in the Streets®. (Marker Number 16.)

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lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Ridgefield, Connecticut series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 41° 16.85′ N, 73° 29.917′ W. Marker is in Ridgefield in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) and Catoonah Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 383 Main Street, Ridgefield CT 06877, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline,

on the Gold Coast,

and in Greater Bridgeport.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Fairfield County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: More of the Great Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Bissell's – Destroyed by Two Conflagrations

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 2, 2010

2. The Village Center in the Early 1900s Marker

The Public Clock is in the background.

(within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Fire of 1895 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Society of Ridgefield (within shouting distance of this marker); A Much-Loved Old Church and a Watering Trough for Horses (within shouting distance of this marker); Ridgefield, Connecticut (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Livery Stable and the First Catholic Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ridgefield.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Bailey Avenue: A Short-Cut to the Train Station (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

The Ridgefield Historical Society Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 15, 2001

3. The Ridgefield Historical Society Building

Originally the David Scott House, in its third location

Marker on the David Scott House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 15, 2001

4. Marker on the David Scott House

David Scott
1714
Moved & restored – 2002
Ridgefield Historical Society

The Public Clock image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 15, 2001

5. The Public Clock

The Plaque on The Public Clock image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 15, 2001

6. The Plaque on The Public Clock

Gift Of
American Women's
Voluntary Services
Ridgefield Unit
W.W. II
Erected 1958

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,205 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 16, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.