New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Frederick "Doc" Mirliani
May 30, 1909 April 21, 1996
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
1. Frederick "Doc" Mirliani Marker
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 extensive music programs our students enjoy today.
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, 1996.
Location. 41° 39.728′ N, 72° 47.437′ W. Marker is in New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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); Hard Hittin' Heros (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hamilton's Flight / Urban Escapes
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Also see . . . Frederick "Doc" Mirliani (19091996). Amherst Summer Music Center website. (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
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
3. Frederick "Doc" Mirliani Marker
Next to the Darius Miller Memorial Bandshell.
Photographed by Amherst Summer Music Center, Unknown
4. Frederick "Doc" Mirliani
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,384 times since then and 21 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week April 20, 2025. 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.
