101 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — 1 — The Great Fire of 1895 — Ridgefield, 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

102 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — 14 — The Livery Stable and the First Catholic Church — Ridgefield, 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

103 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — The Lounsbury House —

Lounsbury House Circa 1896 has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places — — Map (db m23877) HM

104 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — The Original Episcopal Church —

Here stood the original Episcopal Church erected in 1740 partly burned by British soldiers during the battle of Ridgefield April 27, 1777 — — Map (db m31964) HM

105 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — 4 — The Ridgefield Train Station — Ridgefield, 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

106 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — 3 — The Spotting Tower and Railroad Warehousing — Ridgefield, 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

107 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — 23 — The Town Common and Hauley House — Ridgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —

The First Meeting House was built on the green in 1713. In 1723 the first Congregational Meeting House was erected and served as a school, church and government building. It was replaced in 1800 by a second Meeting House, in use until 1888 . . . — — Map (db m31999) HM

108 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — 16 — The Village Center in the Early 1900s — Ridgefield, 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

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109 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — 10 — The Village in the 1900s — Ridgefield, 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

110 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — The Walter Lamb Furniture Collection by Brown Jordan —

In 1948, Brown Jordan founder Robert Brown collaborated with designer Walter Lamb to create a collection that ingeniously repurposed the bronze and brass piping and cotton rope from the sunken ships in Pearl Harbor. Celebrated for its graceful, . . . — — Map (db m230111) HM

111 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — The Walter Lamb Furniture Collection by Brown Jordan —

In 1948, Brown Jordan founder Robert Brown collaborated with designer Walter Lamb to create a collection that ingeniously repurposed the bronze and brass piping and cotton rope from the sunken ships in Pearl Harbor. Celebrated for its graceful, . . . — — Map (db m230115) HM

112 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — 27 — Titicus: An Industrial Center — Ridgefield, 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

113 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield — Ye Burying Yard —

Ye Burying Yard Ridgefield's oldest cemetery Restored 1988 maintained by The Caudatowa Garden Club & Parks & Recreation Dept. — — Map (db m32237) HM

114 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield, Branchville — 29 — Branchville – A Center of Italian–American Life — Ridgefield, 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

115 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield, Branchville — 30 — Quarries, Abrasives and the "Fresh Air" Kids — Ridgefield, 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

116 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield, Branchville — Map — Ridgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —

Welcome to Ridgefield's History Trail! Ridgefield, Connecticut – 1708 The Fundamental Orders adopted by Connecticut in 1639 directed would-be settlers, able to support a minister, to establish a settlement, build a Congregational Church . . . — — Map (db m31997) HM

117 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield, Ridgebury — 28 — Ridgebury – George Washington Slept Here — Ridgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —

Ridgebury, "The New Patent," was one of the last land purchases made by the Proprietors. Tradition says that the First Congregational Church in Ridgebury had its beginnings in the "New Patent Meeting House" as early as 1738. In 1768 the . . . — — Map (db m32052) HM

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118 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield, Ridgebury — Ridgebury Congregational Church —

Gathered       Built 1760            1851 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Connecticut Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route . . . — — Map (db m23423) HM

119 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield, Ridgebury — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route — Ridgefield —

French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in Newport, Rochambeau’s . . . — — Map (db m23416) HM

120 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Sherman — Sherman —

Originally part of New Fairfield, which was purchased from the Indians in 1729, the area then known as the Upper Seven Miles was separately incorporated as the Town of Sherman in 1802. The town was named for Roger Sherman who, as a young man, had . . . — — Map (db m23070) HM

121 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Sherman — Sherman Veterans Memorial —

[ center tablet ] 1941 World War II 1946 Alfredson, Arvid R. • Alfredson, John P. • Amazeen, Bradford E. • Anderson, Henry B., Jr. • Barton, John E. • Bauman, Herman • Beaumont, John F. • Biro, Louis • Blantin, Robert B. • Bloch, Werner . . . — — Map (db m24435) WM

122 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Sherman — Sherman World War I Memorial —

In Honor of the Citizens of The Town of Sherman Who Served Their Country in the World War 1914 1918 Alfredson David • Atkins Charles S. • * Blantin Ernest • Blantin John Jr. • Boo Axel • Burch Elvin H. • Cussler Edward • Gentles Robert B. • . . . — — Map (db m24434) HM

123 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Downtown — Charles E. Rowell —

This Memorial Is Erected to The Memory Of Charles E. Rowell Mayor of Stamford Jan. 1, 1911 to Dec. 31, 1913 Born May 2, 1849 Died March 29, 1914 A skilfull physician, a loyal friend, an efficient public officer, he served the . . . — — Map (db m38854) HM

124 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Downtown — Christopher Columbus —

Christopher Columbus Discoverer of America Presented By Stamford Chapter Unico National Dedicated October 12, 1960 [ back ] Stamford Chapter Unico National "A Service Club" Unity Neighborliness Integrity Charity . . . — — Map (db m38853) HM

125 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Downtown — Edward A. Connell Heritage Park —

Edward A. Connell Heritage Park This park dedicated May 19, 1984 As a Tribute to His Service As Supertindent of Parks From 1952 to 1974 Writer, Orator, Philosopher, Statesman Teacher and Friend He Brought Beauty to Stamford's Parks . . . — — Map (db m38855) HM

126 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Downtown — First Congregational Church —

1776   1976 First Congregational Church A crude, square, wooden structure surrounded by a stockade was erected near this site in 1641-2. It was the first meeting house of the Church of Christ. Later the First Congregational Church. Four members . . . — — Map (db m38752) HM

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127 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Downtown — Freedom Shrine —

Freedom Shrine Created by the National Exchange Club to strengthen citizen appreciation of our American heritage Presented by the Exchange Club of Stamford Dedicated June 14, 1979 [ Reproductions of historic American documents are . . . — — Map (db m38610) HM

128 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Downtown — St. John's Episcopal Church —

1776   1976 St. John's Episcopal Church In 1774, St John's, the first Episcopal Church in this area, was built here on land granted by the town. Struck by lightning that same year, the original building was repaired and endured for a hundred . . . — — Map (db m38767) HM

129 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Downtown — Stamford Old Town Hall —

Old Town Hall Old Town Hall opened in 1906 and served as the seat of Stamford's government until 1963, when the Mayor's office and elected boards moved to the Municipal Office Building on Atlantic Street. Old Town Hall continued to house other . . . — — Map (db m38765) HM

130 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Downtown — Stamford Veterans Memorial —

[ central pedestal ] Lest We Forget Within this pedestal is placed a time capsule recording for all time those residents of Stamford who responded to the call, some giving their lives while serving in our past wars. In future . . . — — Map (db m38754) WM

131 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Downtown — The Settlement of Stamford in 1641 —

This tablet has been placed by Stamford Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to commemorate The Settlement of Stamford in 1641 During that year, twenty nine men and their families came from Wethersfield to this place. . . . — — Map (db m38609) HM

132 ► Connecticut, Western Region, 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

133 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, East Side of Stamford — Stamford Veterans Monument —

[ inscription around the top ] In Everlasting Memory of Stamford's Patriots 1641 – 1918 [ battle names inscribed in the panel between the fluted columns ] 1689 – 1763 Port Royal • Schenectady • Haverhill • . . . — — Map (db m38430) HM

134 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, East Side of Stamford — Stamford World War I Memorial —

The Citizens of Stamford Erect This Memorial In Memory Of Those Who Served and Died For Their Country 1916 - 1918 — — Map (db m38429) HM

135 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, West Side — Michael F. Lione Memorial Park —

Michael F. Lione Memorial Park Large, soft-brown eyes, reverently expressing the simple faith of a little boy; determined countenance and rugged body that bespoke the athlete who never quit; tenderness and compassion without softness and . . . — — Map (db m38769) HM

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136 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Westover — Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients —

. . . — — Map (db m53764) HM

137 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Westover — Fort Stamford —

To mark the site near by of Fort Stamford Built and garrisoned for the defense of the people in these parts in the War for American Independence Erected by Stamford Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Sept. 14, A.D. 1926 < Lower . . . — — Map (db m53431) HM

138 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Westover — Fort Stamford — 1781 - 1783 —

1776           1976       In August, 1781 Gov. Jonathan Trumbull and the Council of Safety ordered construction of fortifications near Stamford to prevent a surprise attack from the enemy. Designed by Col. Rufus Putnam, and erected and garrisoned by . . . — — Map (db m53433) HM

139 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Westover — Liberty Tree Memorial —

This American Liberty Elm was named after “The Liberty Tree: Our Country’s first Symbol of Freedom.” On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the . . . — — Map (db m53765) HM

140 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Westover — Stamford Iraq War Memorial —

In memory of our U.S. heroes who have sacrificed their lives by fighting for freedom in the War in Iraq. May they rest in peace. Dedicated by The Happy Club of Stamford 2007 — — Map (db m53766) WM

141 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Weston — Honor Roll — Weston, Connecticut —

Honor Roll Weston, Connecticut World War I Berglund, Reuben W. • Gifford, Vernon • Gustafson, Axel C. • Hurlbutt, Horace C., Jr. • Jacobi, Frank • Jacobi, Fred • Jacobi, Rudolph • Kramer, Herbert L. • Merwin, Harold • * Miller, Kenneth • * . . . — — Map (db m30816) WM

142 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Weston — Norfield Grange World War II Memorial —

. . . — — Map (db m30818) HM

143 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Weston — Weston —

[ front ] Weston Originally the Nor'field parish of old Fairfield (1639) to the south, present Weston was divided into long lots circa 1670, commencing our agricultural development. By 1757 there were enough families to become a separate . . . — — Map (db m30800) HM

144 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Weston — Weston Vietnam War & Persian Gulf War Monument —

[North side] Vietnam Era Veterans 1963 – 1974 V Christopher O"Brien Ashe • Dana Graham Brayton • Timothy Gustav Bucky • William Charles Cable • John Walter Carpenter • John Paul Coniglio • V Peter Alan Cote • V Arthur Thomas . . . — — Map (db m30815) WM

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145 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Coleytown — Sturges-Wright House — 93 Cross Highway —

This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m226761) HM

146 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Compo — Battle of Westport Commemoration —

To commemorate the battle fought on and near this point between the British forces and the American Patriots, April 28, 1777. Ordnance presented by U.S. Government and erected July 4, 1901 — — Map (db m22556) HM

147 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Compo — Minuteman — Jennings Trail —

To Commemorate the heroism of the Patriots who defended their country when the British invaded this State April 25- 1777. General David Wooster Colonel Abraham Gould and more than one hundred Continentals fell in the engagements . . . — — Map (db m21538) HM

148 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Greens Farms — Greens Farms Meeting House — Jennings Trail —

. . . — — Map (db m21229) HM

149 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Greens Farms — Impressionism in Connecticut —

This Viewpoint extends the museum sites of the Connecticut Impressionist Art Trail — Connecticut's Millennium Legacy Trail — to the outdoor settings that artists portrayed at the turn of the 20th century in a manner that came to be called . . . — — Map (db m227311) HM

150 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Greens Farms — Nash House — Jennings Trail —

Built in 1740 by Capt. Thomas Nash for Zachariah Burr, Aaron Burr's brother. It was An inn during during the Revolution. — — Map (db m21394) HM

151 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Greens Farms — Native Americans —

13,000 years ago: Paleo Period 9,000 years ago: Archaic Period 3,000 years ago: Woodland Period 400 years ago: Contact Period As the last Ice Age glacier melted approximately 17,500 years ago . . . — — Map (db m227309) HM

152 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Greens Farms — Sherwood Island 9.11.01 Memorial / Connecticut's 9.11.01 Living Memorial —

Sanctuary September 2011 by David Boyajian and Matt Rink This sculpture was commissioned by the State of Connecticut in honor of the innocent lives lost during the September . . . — — Map (db m227354) WM

153 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — 22½ Main Street — The 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

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154 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — Compo Beach — Qui Transtulit Sustinet —

One mile south at Compo Beach 2000 British Troops landed April 25, 1777 for raid on Danbury — — Map (db m21244) HM

155 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — Disbrow Tavern — Jennings Trail —

. . . — — Map (db m30789) HM

156 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — First Engagement —

Here occurred the first engagement between the Continentals and the British Troops when they invaded Connecticut, April - 25 - 1777 — — Map (db m21360) HM

157 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — Godillot Carriage House — 61 Jesup Road —

Godillot Carriage House Built 1882 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m30648) HM

158 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — Jesup Green — Jennings 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

159 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — Jesup-Godillot House —

Jesup-Godillot 1804 Remodeled c. 1880 Listed National Register of Historic Places Westport Historical Society — — Map (db m30649) HM

160 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — The Post Road Bridge —

The Post Road Bridge 1807 Westport was a prosperous shipping community with wharves, docks, and shipyards along both sides of the Saugatuck River. The first Post Road Bridge was owned and built by the Connecticut Turnpike Company, a public . . . — — Map (db m30644) HM

161 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — The Town of Westport, Connecticut — Founded 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

162 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — Westport Korean War Monument —

1950 Korea 1953 Dedicated To All Of Westport's Veterans Of The Korean War Who Honorably Served The Cause Of Freedom With The Armed Forces Of The United States * They Are Not Forgotten * — — Map (db m30794) WM

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163 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — Westport Vietnam War Monument —

1959 Vietnam 1975 To commemorate the honorable service in Southeast Asia, in the face of uncommon adversity… of the men and women of Westport who answered our country's call. Killed In Action Timothy M. Barmmer USMC • Michael B. Paquin USA • . . . — — Map (db m30797) WM

164 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — Westport World War I Monument —

[ south side ] 1917 – 1918 Dedicated To The Citizens Of Westport Who Served In The World War Erected Nov. 11, 1930 [ west side ] Honor Roll Gold Star These Gave Their Lives Carusone, Patsy • . . . — — Map (db m30792) HM

165 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — Westport World War II Honor Roll —

[ small right-hand plaque ] 1941 – 1945 They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. . . . — — Map (db m30798) HM

166 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — Westport World War II Memorial —

For God And Country 1941   1945 They Honored Us More Than We Can Honor Them Donald E. Ball • Michael P. Cherub • James V. Cuso • Charles J. De Maria • William E. Dougherty, Jr. • Robert F. Dustman • David Elder • Thomas R. Finnegan • George . . . — — Map (db m30793) HM

167 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Westport, Westport Village — Wheeler House —

Wheeler House Orig Date 1795 Remodeled 1860's Westport Historical Society [ lower medallion ] The National Register Of Historic Places Recorded Property — — Map (db m31203) HM

168 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Wilton — Hillside Cemetery World War Memorial —

In Memory Of Those Who Gave Their Lives World Wars I and II James B. Whipple • Edward A. Bass • Ralph H. Cooke • Willis M. DeForest Jr. • Birchard E. Evans • Martyn A. Ficke • David F. Keeler • Daniel P. McNamara • William L. Meyer • Henry H.N. . . . — — Map (db m30468) HM

169 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Wilton — Joseph Edward Turner, M.D. —

Joseph Edward Turner, M.D. 1822 – 1889 Founder And Medical Superintendent Of The First Inebriate Asylum In The World At Binghamton N.Y. 1858 – 1866 The First Physician To Put Unto Practical Operation The Treatment Of . . . — — Map (db m149429) HM

170 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Wilton — Major Samuel Comstock —

In Memory Of Major Samuel Comstock 1739 --- 1824 A Private In The French and Indian War A Captain In The Revolutionary War July 1776 --- June 1783 Serving At White Plains Germantown Fort Mifflin Valley Forge Monmouth Yorktown . . . — — Map (db m30471) HM

171 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Wilton, Georgetown — Weir Farm National Historic Site —

Welcome to Weir Farm National Historic Site In June of 1882, artist J. Alden Weir stepped off the train here in Branchville, Connecticut. Like you, he had come to explore this rural farm perched atop Nod Hill. During his short first visit, . . . — — Map (db m30467) HM

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172 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Wilton, Wilton Center — Captain Clapp Raymond —

Commemorating Captain Clapp Raymond of the Wilton Militia who resided in this house and all officers and men who served during the War for Independence from the Parish of Wilton, Conn. — — Map (db m30643) HM WM

173 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Wilton, Wilton Center — Wilton —

[ front ] Wilton Although this region was settled in 1651 as part of Norwalk, the first dwelling house here was built in 1706. The village of Wilton with parish privileges was granted by the general Assembly on May 12, 1726. The Town of . . . — — Map (db m32256) HM

174 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Wilton, Wilton Center — Wilton Roll of Honor —

Roll Of Honor 1917 – 1918 * James B. Whipple Harry E. Aurmack • George Barringer • Sante Bananni • Charles D. Bennett • Clinton Bennett • Lansing Bennett • Kingsley Birdsall • Edward D. Bolley • Edward Bouterlier • Floyd Bouton • James S. . . . — — Map (db m32255) HM

175 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Wilton, Wilton Center — Wilton Veterans Memorial —

Wilton Veterans Memorial Honoring Those who served Revolutionary War   1775 – 1784 War of 1812   1812 – 1814 Mexican War   1846 – 1848 Civil War   1861 1865 Spanish – American War   1989 – 1902 . . . — — Map (db m32254) WM

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