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1 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bethel — Phineas Taylor (P.T.) BarnumBorn Bethel, CT 1810
“I was born and reared in an atmosphere of merriment my natural bias was developed and strengthened by the associations of my youth; and I feel myself entitled to record the sayings and doings of the wags and eccentricities of Bethel because . . . Map (db m69926) HM
2 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensis
Status: Threatened Formerly an endangered species due to poaching, their population has increased thanks to environmental awareness programs at zoos like Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
Size: 8 - 19 feet in length . . . Map (db m230919) HM
3 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — American BisonBison bison
Size: up to 12.5 feet in length[;] up to 6.5 feet at the shoulders Weight: up to 2,500 lbs[;] males larger than females Lifespan: 15-20 years in the wild[;] up to 40 years in captivity Habitat: grasslands . . . Map (db m230894) HM
4 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Amur Leopard Range
It is estimated that between 1970 - 1983, the Amur leopard lost 80% of its former territory. Indiscriminate logging, forest fires and land conversion for farming are the main causes. There is still hope. Large tracts of forest, which are ideal . . . Map (db m230916) HM
5 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Amur Tiger Conservation
AZA Tiger Conservation Campaign Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo supports the Amur Tiger Conservation projects sponsored by the AZA Tiger Species Survival Plan. The first survey of Amur tigers in the 1930's estimated that only 20 - 30 remained . . . Map (db m230926) HM
6 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Bald EagleRestored Legacy
The eagle's drastic decline in the mid-20th century has been attributed to the widespread use of the pesticide DDT. In a process called biological magnification (brought brought forth to the general public by Rachel Carson in her book Silent . . . Map (db m230922) HM
7 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalus
Size: 34-43 inches in length Weight: males 8-9 lbs, females 10-14 lbs Wingspan: 6-7.5 feet Lifespan: 25 to 30 in the wild[;] up to 60 years in captivity Habitat: lakes, rivers and seacoasts Diet: fish, . . . Map (db m230923) HM
8 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Chacoan PeccariesCatagonus wagneri
Size: 1.5-2.5 feet at shoulder Weight: 66-88 pounds Lifespan: Up to 9 years Habitat: Dry thorn forests, plains and marshes of South America Diet: Cacti, tubers, fruits, flowers
First . . . Map (db m230877) HM
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9 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Guinea HogsSus scrofa
Height at shoulder: 21 - 24 inches Weight: 150 to 300 lbs Habitat: Farms across Europe, Africa and the United States Diet: Shrubs, weeds, bird eggs, mice grasshoppers, roots, tubers, even manure Status: This . . . Map (db m230939) HM
10 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Miniature HorseEquus ferus caballus
Size: no taller than 34 inches, measured at the top of the shoulders Weight: between 150 and 350 pounds Lifespan: from 25 to 35 years Found in many nations, particularly in Europe and the Americas
Fun . . . Map (db m230938) HM
11 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Persecution of the WolfThe story of the wolf: past, present and future — 🐾 —
Wolves have been brought to near extinction, mainly due to conflicts with humans. 1630 - Present Bounty Hunting for Wolves In 1630, Massachusetts colonists passed the first wolf bounty law in America. They sought to eliminate wolves . . . Map (db m230845) HM
12 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Why We Don't Have White Tigers
White tigers are not a separate species. All white tigers in North America are the descendants of a single tiger captured in 1951. Generations of inbreeding have increased the frequency of the white coat. Because of this inbreeding and the . . . Map (db m230928) HM
13 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — Bridgeport
Bridgeport "The Park City" The area that is now Bridgeport was settled in the mid-17th century by farmers from the older towns of Stratford and Fairfield. Centers of settlement were Stratfield, present North Avenue; Pembroke, now Old Mill Green; . . . Map (db m91834) HM
14 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — L’Ambiance Plaza Worker’s Memorial
In memory of the construction workers who died at L'Ambiance Plaza April 23, 1987 Michael Addona • Augustus Allman • Glenn Canning • Mario Colello • Francesco D’Adonna • William Daddona • Donald Emanuel • Vincent Figliomeni • Herbert Goeldner, . . . Map (db m91977) HM
15 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — Lewis Howard Latimer
Lewis Howard Latimer September 4, 1848 – December 11, 1928 Considered one of the 10 most important black inventors in US history. Lewis Latimer was renowned for his work with the Edison Pioneers. Of his many inventions and patents, his most . . . Map (db m91836) HM
16 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, South End — Perry Memorial Arch
[Inscription on the street (east) side] This Memorial Arch was erected AD MCMXVIII to the memory of William Hunt Perry of Bridgeport Conn by his wife Harriet Adelaide Perry [Inscription on the park side] This Memorial . . . Map (db m27166) HM
17 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — Danbury
Eight families came from Norwalk in 1685 to settle this area which the Indians called Pahquioque. They built their first homes a half mile south of here and made this green their common. The General Court in October 1687 decreed the . . . Map (db m22836) HM
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18 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — 13 — Danbury – The Hat CityDanbury, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets® —
Although local folklore credits a man by the name of Zadoc Benedict with the start of hatting in Danbury after the Revolutionary War, hatters are thought to have been at work in the Danbury community before that time. After the . . . Map (db m71237) HM
19 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — 15 — Danbury EntertainmentDanbury, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
Entertainment in Danbury has taken many forms. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and traveling circuses that passed through town competed with church-related activities and civic events. The Taylor Opera House, built in 1870 provided first . . . Map (db m230137) HM
20 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — 23 — Danbury FirstsDanbury, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets® —
• First recorded census taken in 1756, Danbury’s population: 1,527. • Danbury’s first mayor, elected in 1888, was Lewis LeGrand Hopkins. • The first train arrived on the tracks of the Danbury & Norwalk Railroad on March 1, 1851. • . . . Map (db m152995) HM
21 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — 22 — Danbury Women of NoteDanbury, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets® —
Throughout its history, countless women have contributed to Danbury and the lives of its citizens. Here are just a few that have left their mark on our community. Mary Bull (1812-1882) dedicated her life to attending the poor and needy of . . . Map (db m71247) HM
22 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — 32 — Industrial Strength DanburyDanbury, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets® —
The artificers, who produced and distributed goods for the army during the American Revolution, may have fueled the start of Danbury’s early manufacturing activities. During the years following the war, Danbury began its transition from a . . . Map (db m71474) HM
23 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — 30 — Inventions & InnovationsDanbury, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets® —
Over 300 patents were issued to residents of Danbury between 1800 and 1890, one of the earliest was issued to D. Hoyt in 1838 for a door hinge. Many inventions can be attributed to progress and practical conveniences including an oven, a . . . Map (db m71350) HM
24 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — Meeker's Hardware
Business Established 1883 Building Completed 1889 Originally four Stories Fire 1896 — Stone Excavated 1976 Meeker 1889Map (db m120540) HM
25 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — 3 — Savings Bank of Danbury at Bankers’ RowDanbury, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets® —
An important aspect of Danbury’s growth as a regional center was the proliferation of banks. The Savings Bank of Danbury began conducting business in 1849 when George W. Ives set up shop in the Ives homestead on Main Street. As noted by . . . Map (db m71138) HM
26 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — 7 — The News Around TownDanbury, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets® —
The first newspaper printed in Danbury was called The Farmer’s Journal and the year was 1790. By 1837, The Danbury Times was churning out a weekly paper on a small wooden press that printed one side of a page at a time. During the . . . Map (db m71135) HM
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27 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — 8 — Wooster SquareDanbury, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets® —
The intersection of Main Street with White and Elm Streets, known as Wooster Square became an increasingly important section of town with the completion of the Danbury and Norwalk Railroad depot on Main Street in 1851. As the main route . . . Map (db m72855) HM
28 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Darien — The Mather HomesteadDarien Heritage Trail
A Historic Home The Mather Homestead was built in 1778 by Deacon Joseph Mather, son of Reverend Moses Mather, a fiery patriot and the Minister of Middlesex Parish (now the First Congregational Church in Darien), for 62 years. He lived in . . . Map (db m226764) HM
29 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Site of Old Tavern of Greenfield1792 - 1812
At the Sign of The Black Horse here Rufus Putnam, Tallyrand, Don Juadenes, Rufus King, Joel Barlow and Tapping Reeve were guestsMap (db m27563) HM
30 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Sun Tavern: Did George Washington Sleep Here?
Fairfield's prominence brought many important visitors to town, including President George Washington, who recorded his October 16, 1789 visit in his journal. The newly inaugurated president of the United States likely spent the night at Samuel . . . Map (db m203404) HM
31 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Wolves Swamp
This tidal marsh was once part of a network of wetlands that covered hundreds of acres and extended south to Long Island Sound, east to Ash Creek and west to Pine Creek. For centuries the area's native inhabitants, the Unquowa, fished and . . . Map (db m204276) HM
32 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Monroe — Bridgeport / Newtown Turnpike
Stepney 1801 Bridgeport / Newtown Turnpike The forerunner of CT Route 25. Five toll stations were located along this road. Travelers would be stopped by a pole or “pike” across the road attached to a base. Upon paying a few . . . Map (db m25342) HM
33 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Monroe — Burr Hawley & Burritt General Store
Stepney ca 1855 Site of the Burr Hawley & Burritt General Store At this site farmers assembled horse teams & wagons to bring milk to the milk station & to buy feed, hay and grain; residents purchased sewing supplies, groceries & . . . Map (db m25338) HM
34 Connecticut, Fairfield County, New Canaan — Pinney Corners
Site of the Home of Henry A. Pinney (1836-1905). The shoe factory owned by Mr. Pinney was located on land opposite his home on slightly over three acres of land at the corner of Lukes Wood and Oenoke. The factory, built in 1870, produced women’s . . . Map (db m26136) HM
35 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Norwalk — Mill Pond History
The Mill Pond was created, probably in the 1700s, by diking a natural coastal inlet, save for a narrow channel that would power a mill wheel. Seaview Avenue and Veterans Park were later built on more landfill. Other businesses, most notably hat . . . Map (db m53482) HM
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36 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Norwalk, East Norwalk — Harvesting from the Sea
Year-round at Calf Pasture, you’ll see people reaping the bounty that Long Island Sound provides. You can participate too, but be sure to first obtain the required permits and then obey all applicable requirements and restrictions. These measures . . . Map (db m53470) HM
37 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 2 — Bailey Avenue: A Short-Cut to the Train StationRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets — Reported missing
Louis Bailey (1819-1899), a prominent member of the community, created Bailey Avenue for the purpose of building stores and residences, and for access to the train depot on Prospect St. He was an incorporator of the Ridgefield Savings Bank, a . . . Map (db m31998) HM
38 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 22 — Benedict Arnold's Betrayal and Lieutenant Joshua KingRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
On September 23, 1780, on his way through American lines to New York City, Major John Andre of the British Army was captured, taken prisoner and brought to American headquarters in South Salem, N.Y. Andre had plotted with General Benedict . . . Map (db m32002) HM
39 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 18 — Bissell's – Destroyed by Two ConflagrationsRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
Hiram K. Scott set up the town's first variety and drug store in 1853. Scott was an influential businessman, serving as postmaster, town clerk, probate judge and a druggist for 50 years. He sold his store to Harvey Bissell in the summer of . . . Map (db m31587) HM
40 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 5 — Bootlegging and the Historical SocietyRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
The Home of George G. Scott, located on Prospect Street, was razed in 1964 to make way for Ridgefield Arms, the first apartment complex to be built in Ridgefield. Scott, a descendant of the original Scott family was Judge of Probate . . . Map (db m230133) HM
41 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 29 — Branchville – A Center of Italian–American LifeRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
A Small Village began to emerge in the area in 1852 with the opening of the Danbury-and-Norwalk Railroad line. Stores, a hotel, a post office, a school and small industries in the area were establishes. The building that housed the Branchville . . . Map (db m31967) HM
42 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 25 — Keeler Tavern and the “Big Shop”Ridgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
Built as a farmhouse in 1713 on Lot#2 by David Hoyt, it was sold to his grandson Timothy Keeler, who converted it into an inn/tavern in 1772. The Keeler Tavern, which also served as a post office, was inherited by Anna Keeler, Timothy’s . . . Map (db m23411) HM
43 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 13 — Out of the Ashes …Ridgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
The Fire District in Ridgefield was organized in 1896 following the devastating fire of 1895. Ex-Governor Phineas Lounsbury was an early benefactor of the Department and the new engine company took his name. The firehouse is also the site of . . . Map (db m32050) HM
44 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 30 — Quarries, Abrasives and the "Fresh Air" KidsRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
The Bridgeport Wood Refinishing Company and Silex Mills had a plant on the eastern side of Route 7, north of the Branchville train station, and a much larger one at the intersection of Branchville Road and Route 7 along the newly built branch . . . Map (db m31966) HM
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45 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 1 — The Great Fire of 1895Ridgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
The East Side of Main Street as it appeared the day after the devastating fire of 1895. (See Panel #17 for a description of the fire.) Barhite & Valden General Store and the Western Union telegraph office next door were located just . . . Map (db m31585) HM
46 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 14 — The Livery Stable and the First Catholic ChurchRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
Whitlock's Livery, later the Sperry Livery stable, was across the street from the firehouse. Whitlock ran a stage to the Branchville station before the branch line was built in 1870. The livery stable also boarded horses, including those used . . . Map (db m32051) HM
47 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 4 — The Ridgefield Train StationRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
In 1870, A Branch Line from the Branchville train station was built to offer service to the wealthy New Yorkers who began arriving to spend their summers in Ridgefield. Many of these "summer people" had their own private railroad cars. . . . Map (db m31591) HM
48 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 3 — The Spotting Tower and Railroad WarehousingRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
The small, white octagonal building on the corner was originally built as a boathouse on the estate of F.E. Lewis. It was moved behind the high school on East Ridge during World War II, and used as a warming hut for volunteers looking for . . . Map (db m31590) HM
49 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 16 — The Village Center in the Early 1900sRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
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 . . . Map (db m31937) HM
50 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 10 — The Village in the 1900sRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
The International Order Of Odd Fellows, Pilgrim Lodge No. 45 was established in Ridgefield in 1847, meeting in the Masonic Hall until 1895 when the structure was destroyed in the Great Fire. The Odd Fellows built their own building in 1928 and . . . Map (db m31970) HM
51 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 27 — Titicus: An Industrial CenterRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets® —
Mills first appeared along the Titicus River in the early part of the 18th century. Sawmills, the first to come, permitted the proprietors to build frame houses instead of rough log cabins. Titicus also boasted the largest tannery in town, which . . . Map (db m23609) HM
52 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Shelton — Shelton Locks
The Shelton locks from Housatonic River to the canal system were built in 1867, allowing canal boats to be raised through 3 sets of locks by water entering each lock, one at a time, raising the boat approximately 10 feet. It was then brought forward . . . Map (db m27118) HM
53 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stamford, Downtown — The Stamford Lincoln
The Stamford Lincoln Dedicated July 11, 1995 to Honor Frank D. Rich, Sr. (1894 – 1990) Citizen Patriot Veteran City Builder ---------- Si monumentum requiris circumspice If you would see his monument look around . . . Map (db m38608) HM
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54 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Trumbull — Salute to Women – Veterans Day 1999
A Salute to Women – Veterans Day 1999 Our community honors mothers, wives, daughters and sisters who during times of war joined their uniformed men in service as well as “kept the home fires burning” unselfishly entering . . . Map (db m26086) HM
55 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Westport — 22½ Main StreetThe Town of Westport, Connecticut
On this site stood an African-American neighborhood hidden behind Main Street and Elm Street. Buildings here were given "½" numbers as street addresses. The residents made up the majority of Westport's African-American population, many of whom . . . Map (db m226766) HM
56 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Westport — Jesup GreenJennings Trail
Jennings Trail Jesup Green Here stood the William H. Jessup House Later owned by William Taylor. On the river the Jessups built wharves and warehouses in the late 18th century where grain was stored awaiting export by sail. The . . . Map (db m30645) HM
57 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Westport — The Town of Westport, ConnecticutFounded in 1835
Indigenous people frequented this area for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans in the 17th century. In 1637, native Paugussets were driven away after the Great Swamp Fight between the larger Pequot tribe and European colonizers. In . . . Map (db m226768) HM
58 Connecticut, Hartford County, Bristol — Come Ye To The Waters
Come Ye To The Waters Site Of 1749 – Old Mill – 1921 In Memoriam Ephraim Downs And Franklin DownsMap (db m33625) HM
59 Connecticut, Hartford County, Bristol — The Southern New England Ice House on Birge Pond
For many years an icehouse stood on the southern shore of Birge Pond at the site of the present-day parking lot. In the days before refrigeration, ice was an important commodity and Birge Pond was the largest supplier of ice to the City of . . . Map (db m93046) HM
60 Connecticut, Hartford County, Bristol, West End — Albert F. Rockwell
Albert F. Rockwell 1862 – 1925 Inventor, manufacturer, public- spirited citizen. He gave to the city this park and contributed liberally to its development. His initiave and counsel were of great value in the civic and . . . Map (db m34281) HM
61 Connecticut, Hartford County, Canton, Collinsville — Collinsville, Town of CantonViewing Site on the River
Canoe Club, circa 1910- The club house was near the present-day nursery. Note: The house in back was lost in the flood of 1955 Ice on the river, Circa 1900 View of the river from the tracks, Circa 1910 Station, circa 1911, . . . Map (db m92462) HM
62 Connecticut, Hartford County, Canton, Collinsville — Collinsville’s Powerhouse Station No. 3
This powerhouse was built in 1935 to house a low-head, Francis-type turbine and a General Electric remote controlled generator. The turbine and generator were purchased by The Collins Company from a municipality in Lenoir, North Carolina and . . . Map (db m92548) HM
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63 Connecticut, Hartford County, Canton, Collinsville — The Collins Company Plow Building
This building was built in 1865. Here, plows were assembled, painted, labeled and stored. By 1870, the Collins Company was producing 100 plows a day. The introduction of the tractor and gasoline powered farm equipment eventually made hand . . . Map (db m93373) HM
64 Connecticut, Hartford County, Farmington — Farmington
Laid out 1650 as Tunxis Plantation a trading center of frontier areaMap (db m230294) HM
65 Connecticut, Hartford County, Farmington, Canton Center — Unionville
Located at the west end of Farmington, the village of Unionville was first recognized as such by the U.S. Postal Service in 1834. Earlier it was called Langdon’s Quarter and then Union District. Residents took full advantage of the Farmington . . . Map (db m134927) HM
66 Connecticut, Hartford County, Farmington, Unionville — An Industrial History of Unionville, 1780-1880
Unionville has used Farmington River water power since the late 1700s. The first dam (item D1 on map 1 and Photograph P1), built circa 1780, was just 200 yards upstream from the Route 4 bridge. The canal from this dam was on the west side of . . . Map (db m95986) HM
67 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Clay Arsenal — Black Heroes in Hartford: Gwendolyn Clarke ReedActress, Playwright, Community Storyteller (1912 - 1974) — #HartfordBlackHeroes —
Reed moved to Hartford in 1916, where she would attend Hartford High School and Hartford Federal College. She joined WPA's Negro Theatre Project in Hartford in her mid-twenties, and would appear in plays such as "Trilogy in Black," "Porgy," . . . Map (db m230471) HM
68 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Clay Arsenal — Black Heroes in Hartford: Mary A. JohnsonBusiness Owner, Social Services & Recreation Organizational Leader — (1881 - 1959) —
Johnson came to Hartford in 1916. She and her husband co-owned the only Black-owned funeral services company in the state of Connecticut at the time. She co-founded the Colored Women's League in 1917 and was its president. Her organization . . . Map (db m230466) HM
69 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — Abel Buel
Abel Buel 1742 – 1825 Engraver, Counterfeiter Coined the 1786 Fugio Cent And the Connecticut Cooper, Had a shop on this siteMap (db m52555) HM
70 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — History of the Tower(Dedicated 1898) — [Keney Tower] —
Henry Keney, a successful Hartford merchant, built this tower to honor his mother, and in 1898 dedicated it to her memory.
"This tower, erected to the memory of my mother, is designed to preserve from other occupancy the ground . . . Map (db m230465) HM
71 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — James Goodwin Batterson1823 - 1901
Founded Travelers Insurance Company 1st accident insurance company in America in a building on this site April 1, 1864.Map (db m230409) HM
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72 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — Savitt Jewelers
Operated by Bill Savitt on this site, 1937 to 1987 "Mr. P.O.M.G." (Peace of Mind Guarantee)Map (db m151921) HM
73 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — Sophie Tucker1884 - 1996
"The last of the red hot mamas" sang in her father's bar/restaurant that stood on this siteMap (db m151924) HM
74 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — The Stark Building750 Main Street — Historic Downtown Hartford —
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m151935) HM
75 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — William H. Mortensen Riverfront PlazaJuly 15, 1903 - October 6, 1990
This plaza is dedicated in honor of William "Bill" Mortensen – whose life is an inspiration to a new generation of Hartford residents. Born in Hartford, Bill Mortensen graduated from Hartford High School, and became one of the city's leading . . . Map (db m52618) HM
76 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — William H. Putnam
In recognition of the lasting contribution toward a better life for the People of Connecticut – especially for those of greater Hartford by William H. Putnam With Ability – Courage – Devotion and vision he served his . . . Map (db m52784) HM
77 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — World's First Pay Telephone
World's First Pay Telephone Invented By William Gray And Developed By George A. Long Was Installed On This Corner In 1889Map (db m44072) HM
78 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Northeast — Black Heroes in Hartford: Reverend Collin B. BennettBusinessman, City Councilman, Priest — (1931 - 1998) —
Born in St. Andrew, Jamaica, he immigrated to Connecticut in 1951, where he opened a real estate and insurance company. Elected to Hartford's city council in 1965, he battled to assist low-income families in purchasing homes for eight years. . . . Map (db m230481) HM
79 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Northeast — Black Heroes in Hartford: William Roy HalesBusinessman, Media Publisher — (1934 - 2007) —
Born in Georgia, Hales moved to Hartford in the 1950s and opened a coin-operated laundry and electronics business on Albany Avenue. Map (db m230478) HM
80 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Sheldon Charter Oak — Samuel Colt1814 - 1862
On the grounds which his taste beautified by the home he loved this memorial stands to speak of his genius his enterprise and his success and of his great and loyal heart His wife in faithful affection dedicates this memorial . . . Map (db m52335) HM
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81 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, South Green — McKone Block357-367 Main Street — Buckingham Square District —
The National Register of Historic Places Historic District PropertyMap (db m230429) HM
82 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, Central Manchester — Hilliard Mills
Hilliard Mills One of the early woolen mills in the country was established here by Aaron Buckland in 1794. In 1832 he sold it to Samuel Pitkin who made Elisha Hilliard a partner in 1832, later in 1871 Hilliard became sole owner. Blankets were made . . . Map (db m98747) HM
83 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Cornelius B. Erwin
Cornelius B. Erwin 1811 – 1885 Cornelius Erwin was one of New Britain's greatest benefactors and an original shareholder in the Walnut Hill Park Company. He built several successful businesses including Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company, . . . Map (db m41763) HM
84 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Frederick H. North
Frederick H. North 1824 – 1907 Frederick North was born in New Britain on August 10, 1824. After graduating from Yale University in 1846, he entered the manufacturing business with his father and later joined with Oliver Stanley and John B. . . . Map (db m41765) HM
85 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Frederick T. Stanley
Frederick T. Stanley 1802 – 1883 Frederick Trenck Stanley was an early civic leader and a successful industrialist. The development of Walnut Hill Park arose from one of Stanley's visionary projects, the development of a water works. Stanley . . . Map (db m41767) HM
86 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — George M. Landers
George M. Landers 1813 – 1895 George Landers, another member of the Walnut Hill Park Company, was a giant among nineteenth century industrialists. Born in Lenox, Massachusetts, he came to New Britain at the age of sixteen and learned the . . . Map (db m41764) HM
87 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Henry E. Russell
Henry E. Russell 1816 – 1893 A member of the Walnut Hill Park Company, Henry Russell was one of New Britain's leading industrialists of the nineteenth century. He is primarily remembered for his partnership in the Russell and Erwin . . . Map (db m41766) HM
88 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Leo A. Milewski Park
Leo A. Milewski Park This park in the heart of our city symbolizes our deep and abiding spirit of renewal. It is gratefully dedicated to Leo A. Milewski, 1910 – 1969 Whose faith and courage while serving as Chairman of the . . . Map (db m41474) HM
89 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — William B. Stanley
William B. Stanley William Stanley was one of New Britain's earliest and most progressive manufacturers. Stanley, in partnership with his brother, Frederick Stanley, began the manufacture of door locks in New Britain in 1831 – the first . . . Map (db m41755) HM
90 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Farming in Rocky Hill
The first farmers in this area were the Indigenous people who lived along the Connecticut River. Artifacts from this first farming community were uncovered at the Morgan Trench archaeological dig in the rock Hill Great Meadows. Surface finds, . . . Map (db m230804) HM
91 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Historic Ground
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92 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Rocky Hill - A CT River Town
The history of Rocky Hill is entwined with the Connecticut River. Flowing past our 4 mile shoreline, on its 410 mile trip from northern New Hampshire to Long Island Sound, the river has been a major factor in our town's growth and development as . . . Map (db m230797) HM
93 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — State Historic Landmark[Nation's Oldest Ferry]
Nation's oldest continuously operating ferry. Since 1655, public transportation across the Connecticut River has been provided at this site, connecting the towns of Rocky Hill and Glastonbury, both formerly parts of Wethersfield. Motive power has . . . Map (db m45766) HM
94 Connecticut, Hartford County, Simsbury, Simsbury Center — The Ensign-Bickford Company
Now known as Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc., the company traces its origins to 1836, when Simsbury’s Richard Bacon formed a partnership with an English firm to manufacture a product called a safety fuse. Invented by Englishman William . . . Map (db m140672) HM
95 Connecticut, Hartford County, South Windsor — Post Office & Store
Post Office & Store From this building dry goods and groceries were offered to the public for over 200 years. The Store, operated in 1727 by Nathan Day, was discontinued in 1962. One of the oldest, this Post Office, the only one known to be in an . . . Map (db m114006) HM
96 Connecticut, Hartford County, Windsor — Bissell's Ferry
This marks the road to Bissell’s Ferry, established by the General Court of Connecticut in 1641. Operated by the Bissell family for nearly one hundred years. Later leased to various townsmen and continuously operated until 1917. The original . . . Map (db m65727) HM
97 Connecticut, Hartford County, Windsor — The Warham Mill
The Warham Mill was established by Mr. John Warham, first minister to the Windsor Church, in 1640. The Mill has been in continuous use as a grist mill to the present day. Tradition says it was the first grist mill in Connecticut.Map (db m219574) HM
98 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Barkhamsted Lighthouse Village Charcoal KilnsA Connecticut State Archaeological Preserve
Charcoal production was an important industry in northwestern Connecticut in the nineteenth century. Before Pennsylvania coal became readily available, the iron forges in Litchfield County were reliant upon locally produced charcoal as . . . Map (db m112226) HM
99 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Demonstration Charcoal Mound
Careful inspection of the ground behind this sign reveals a raised circular mound about 30 feet in diameter, surrounded by a narrow, circular depression. The unnatural shape and bits of charcoal under the leaf layer are the telltale signs of an old . . . Map (db m141061) HM
100 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Barkhamsted, Riverton — In Honor of Lambert Hitchcock
In Honor of Lambert Hitchcock, (1795 – 1852), this village was once known as Hitchcocks-ville. Here he originated his chairs & cabinet furniture with Sheraton influence and in 1826 built his water powered mill employing a hundred persons. In 1866 . . . Map (db m29887) HM

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