New Britain in Capitol Region, 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 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 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.

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

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within walking distance of this marker: Frederick "Doc" Mirliani (within shouting distance of this marker); Hard Hittin' Heros (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zlo Dobrem Zwyciezaj (about 500 feet away); Hamilton's Flight / Urban Escapes (about 500 feet away); History of the Hospital / The Rose Garden (about 600 feet away); Charles K. Hamilton (about 700 feet away); Museum of American Art / The Painter and the Park Maker (about 700 feet away); Ye Old State House Step (about 800 feet 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 May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,136 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 30, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.