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

Frederick "Doc" Mirliani

Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011

1. Frederick "Doc" Mirliani Marker

Inscription. Frederick "Doc" Mirliani
May 30, 1909 – April 21, 1996 New Britain UNICO honors Frederick "Doc" Mirliani, an American of Italian heritage, for his contributions to the City of New Britain.
"Doc," who wrote the New Britain High School Alma Mater, directed the high school band, chorus, and orchestra from 1935 to 1948. He was the mentor for elementary and middle school music directors throughout the city of New Britain. "Doc's" work laid a foundation for the extensivemusic programs our students enjoy today. 2001

Erected 2001 by New Britain UNICO.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1870.

Location. 41° 39.728′ N, 72° 47.437′ 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 next to 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 of this marker. City of New Britain Sesquicentennial Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Zlo Dobrem Zwyciezaj (about 600 feet away, measured

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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.

Also see . . . Frederick "Doc" Mirliani (1909–1996). Amherst Summer Music Center entry (Submitted on December 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011

2. Frederick "Doc" Mirliani Marker

Frederick "Doc" Mirliani Marker next to the Darius Miller Memorial Bandshell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011

3. Frederick "Doc" Mirliani Marker next to the Darius Miller Memorial Bandshell

Frederick "Doc" Mirliani image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Amherst Summer Music Center, Unknown

4. Frederick "Doc" Mirliani

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 702 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on December 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.