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Horace Belden School and Central Grammar School

The Horace Belden School and Central Grammar School are a pair of architecturally distinguished Late Gothic Revival occupying a single campus at 933 Hopmeadow Street and 29 Massaco Street in Simsbury, Connecticut. The Belden School was built in 1907 as the first Simsbury High School, and now serves as Simsbury Town Hall. The Central Grammar School, built in 1913, is now called the Central School. The buildings were listed as a pair on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 for their architecture and their role in the town's educational system. Description and history The two school buildings are located north of Simsbury's central business district, on a parcel of land bounded on the north by Massaco Street and the east by Hopmeadow Street (United States Route 202), with commercial property occupying the street corner. Both are two-story buildings, with ashlar brownstone walls, and predominantly Gothic Revival styling. The former Belden School, now Town Hall, faces Hopmeadow Street. It has its main entrance in a Gothic-arched recess, and has bands of sash windows topped by transom windows set into separate openings. There are broad projecting sections in several parts of the facade, and large gabled dormers with slightly flared roof lines projecting from the hip roof. The main section of the school was built in 1907, with an additions in 1927 and 1961. It has served as the town hall since 1983. 3 The Central School faces north to Massaco Street. Its original section, built in 1913, is L-shaped, and also has entrances set in Gothic openings. Its roof gables are adorned with parapets. Unlike the Belden School building, whose interior has been extensively altered, its interior retains many original finishes. A Colonial Revival extension was added in 1949-50. Both schools came about through the financial support of Horace Belden, a Simsbury native whose grandfather had made a fortune in merchant trade with the West Indies. Belden's philanthropy, in addition to funding the schools, also paid for the local water company, and for the improvement of town roads. The schools were built as part of the town's consolidation of district schools into centralized facilities, and were designed at a time when schools were expected to be monuments to education, and to reflect European educational traditions. The Collegiate Gothic style in which these are built was seen to fulfil these expectations. The Belden School originally served as the town's high school, and also served the students of surrounding towns. Overcrowding in the mid-20th century prompted construction of a high school wing onto the junior high school in 1955, and Belden was converted into a grammar school, a role it served until 1980. Shuttered for a number of years, it was adapted for use as town hall in 1983. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Hartford County, Connecticut References External links Central School web site Simsbury town web site
Hotel Bond

Hotel Bond is a historic hotel, built in two stages in 1913 and 1921, in downtown Hartford, Connecticut by hotelier Harry S. Bond. It is located near Bushnell Park, and was considered the grandest hotel in Hartford during its heyday. The second section, the West Wing, is a 12-story building attached to the 6 story first section, and the hotel also acquired and incorporated an older, adjacent 4-story building, the East Wing. The old East Wing was demolished in the 1960s. A Statler Hotel opened in the area in 1954, creating competition, and the Bond Hotel company declared bankruptcy shortly after that. It was bought by the California-based Masaglia Hotel chain, which began an incremental renovation program. In 1964 it was sold to a Cincinnati, Ohio investment group which announced extensive renovation plans. However, the financing plans fell through and the hotel was again in bankruptcy. The building was sold at auction to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford in 1965, and it became the home of the Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing. The Bond Ballroom reopened in 2001, with the rest of the building becoming a Homewood Suites by Hilton in 2006. References External links History of the Bond Ballroom at BondBallroom.com Hotel Bond in the 1936 Connecticut River Flood, at Connecticut History Online
Howell Cheney Technical High School

Howell Cheney Technical High School (previously Manchester Trade School), or Cheney Tech, is a technical high school in Manchester, Connecticut. It was established in 1915 by Howell Cheney as a textile school, in order to provide training for those wishing to work at the local silk mills. It receives students from many nearby towns. Cheney Tech is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. History Howell Cheney established a textile school on Hartford Road in 1912 in order to train prospective employees of the local Cheney Silk Mills. In 1915, the school moved into the nearby Franklin Building. With the extra room gained, several subjects were added to the curriculum, including carpentry and mechanical drafting. The State Department of Education also encompassed the school in this year, causing it to be renamed the South Manchester State Trade School (S.M.S.T.S). The school changed its name again in 1943 to Howell Cheney Regional Vocational-Technical School, in honor of the founder. In 1946 it introduced a new education system, as well as merging with Manchester High School. The merger was designed to incorporate the entire curriculum between the two schools, allowing their students a wider education. The program lasted only eight years, as Cheney Tech later offered the entire curriculum of both schools. After World War II, student enrollment increased, bringing the construction of a new school. The West Middle Turnpike campus was opened in 1962, offering a new program of trades such as automotive technology, tool and die making, and industrial electronics. In 1982 the second floor, now known as the academic wing, was added for more classroom space, and an extra wing was added to the shops. New trades added to curriculum after that were H-VAC, welding, and diesel mechanics. At the beginning of the 1990s, microcomputer software technology and culinary arts were added to the trade program, while 2006 brought the end to the electronics program. In February 2005, a $45 million expansion/renovation project was begun, to include a new three-story shop wing including a larger expanded art room and three learning labs; the new culinary arts kitchen, bakery, and public restaurant; and new academic classrooms, gym, locker rooms, fitness center administration/guidance/support services, and athletic fields. The new facilities opened in time for the start of the 2007-2008 school year. The computer-aided drafting and design program will soon be making a cooperative program with Hamilton Sundstrand, a division of the United Technologies Corporation. The program includes potential CWE options for students in drafting technology. Technologies In addition to a complete academic program leading to a high school diploma, students attending Cheney Tech receive training in one of the following trades and technologies: See also List of high schools in Connecticut References External links Official website
Hugh S. Greer Field House

Hugh S. Greer Field House, formerly the University of Connecticut Field House, is a 4,604-seat multi-purpose arena in Storrs, Connecticut. It opened December 1, 1954 with a win against then-archrival URI. It was home to the University of Connecticut Huskies men's and women's basketball teams until January 27, 1990, when the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion opened. The arena is named after former Husky basketball player, coach and athletic director, Hugh Greer. It was remodeled in 1996-97 following the departure of the basketball teams to become a full-time indoor track facility. References
Huntington Street Baptist Church

The Huntington Street Baptist Church is a historic Baptist Church meeting house at 29 Huntington Street in New London, Connecticut. Built in 1843 by John Bishop, who also designed it, it is one of the last major examples of Greek Revival architecture to be built in the city. The church was built by a Universalist congregation and then purchased by a Baptist one. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. As of 2017, the church is still in use as a Baptist house of worship. Architecture and history The Huntington Street Baptist Church is located west of downtown New London, on the east side of Huntington Street south of Jay Street. It is prominently visible to the surrounding area, due to its siting on a large granite outcrop. It is a single-story brick structure, its exterior finished in stucco and covered by a gabled roof. The front facade is dominated by a projecting portico, which has six fluted Corinthian columns rising to an entablature and fully pedimented gable with dentil moulding. The facade behind the portico is plain except for the entrance at the center. A two-stage square tower rises above the portico. The interior retains many original Greek Revival details, many of which are based on close copies of designs published in pattern books by Minard Lafever. The church's construction has its origin in a religious conflict within New London's Baptist congregations. During the 1830s, an increasing number of congregants, as well as at least one minister, began adopting Universalist views, which conservative elements within the Baptist leadership considered heresy. Jabez Swan, a fiery opponent of Universalism, led a revival in 1842 that prompted the Universalists to split. This church was built the following year, sited deliberately to have the highest church steeple in the city, and to overlook the city's Baptist churches. Its builder and designer was John Bishop, a member of the Universalist congregation. Bishop's designed was inspired by The Beauties of Modern Architecture (1835) by Minard LaFever. The cost of the church was an extreme burden on the Universalist congregation, and its members were unhappy with the preaching of the minister, Thomas Greenwood. They were forced to sell the building for $12,000 in 1849; the buyer was a new Baptist congregation led by Jabez Smith Swan, formed by members of the First Baptist Church. The church was rededicated on March 29, 1849. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in New London County, Connecticut References External links Huntington Street Baptist Church website
Hurd State Park

Hurd State Park ist ein State Park in Connecticut. Er liegt auf dem Gebiet von East Hampton und umfasst Gebiete des Connecticut River. Dabei grenzt er nördlich an den George Dudley Seymour State Park in Haddam an. Er ist ein beliebtes Naherholungsziel und bietet Möglichkeit zum Wandern, Picknicken, und Mountainbiking. Darüber hinaus gibt es einfache Camping-Angebote für Bootsfahrer im Rivercamp. Geographie Durch den Park zieht sich der Granit-Rücken des Split Rock mit großen Feldspat-Vorkommen, die bis zur Gründung des Parks zur Porzellanherstellung abgebaut und auf dem Connecticut River verschifft wurden. Das Abbaugebiet wurde mit Kiefern wieder bewaldet. Der Split Rock ist das Wahrzeichen des Parks und ein beliebter Aussichtspunkt. Hurd Brook und Axelson Brook sind zwei kleine Bäche, die von Osten und links zum Connecticut River hin entwässern. Der Park liegt noch im Einflussgebiet der Gezeiten, die Hügel und Felsen steigen bis auf 70 m an. Der Park ist über die Middle Haddam Road / Moodus Road (151) und die Hurd Park Road (439) zu erreichen. Geschichte Nachdem 1913 die State Park Commission gegründet worden war, war Hurd State Park 1914 eines der ersten Gebiete, die erworben und unter Schutz gestellt wurden. Dazu musste sogar ein Prozess angestrengt werden um Abbaurechte aufzuheben. Er ist benannt nach einer schottisch-amerikanischen Familie, die in Haddam siedelte. Ursprünglich nur 150 Acres (ca. 61 Ha) groß, umfasst der Park mittlerweile beinahe 4,01 km². Er wird vom Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection verwaltet. Siehe auch State Parks in Connecticut Weblinks Hurd State Park – Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Übersichtskarte des Parks Blog mit Wandertipps Hurd State Park. In: Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior; abgerufen im 1. Januar 1 (englisch). Einzelnachweise
Hurd State Park

Hurd State Park is a public recreation area lying adjacent to George Dudley Seymour State Park on the east bank of the Connecticut River in the town of East Hampton, Connecticut. In addition to offering hiking, picnicking, and mountain biking, it is one of four Connecticut state parks that offer primitive camping for boaters on the Connecticut River. History The park is named for the Hurd family, who came to the region from Massachusetts in 1710. The state purchased the park's first 150 acres in 1914. Shortly after its acquisition, the park became the focus of legal action to determine the ownership of mining privileges when Jesse S. Miller claimed rights to the feldspar on the property; the state ultimately prevailed in the Connecticut State Supreme Court in 1935. References External links Hurd State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Hurd State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Indian Well State Park

Der Indian Well State Park ist ein State Park im Fairfield County in Connecticut, USA. Der Park ist 62 Hektar groß und liegt im Gebiet der Stadt Shelton. Der Park besteht aus Waldland, Wiesen und Feldern. Der Park liegt am Westufer des Housatonic River. Die Hauptattraktion des Parks ist der Lake Housatonic, ein Stausee mit kleinem Strand und Bootsanlegeplätzen. Der Park ist ein beliebtes Naherholungsgebiet mit Möglichkeiten zum Wandern, Picknicken, Schwimmen, Fischen, Rudern und zur Miete von Motorbooten. Der Indian Well State Park wurde 1928 gegründet. Der Name kommt von einer indianischen Romeo-und-Julia-Legende, die sich an Quelle und Wasserfall abgespielt haben soll. Weblinks Indian Well State Park Einzelnachweise
Indian Well State Park

Indian Well State Park is a public recreation area occupying 153 acres (62 ha) on the west bank of Lake Housatonic, an impoundment of the Housatonic River, within the city limits of Shelton, Connecticut. The state park's scenic features include a 15-foot (4.6 m) horsetail waterfalls with splash pool at bottom. The park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. History The park was created in 1928 when the State Park and Forest Commission purchased 150 acres which included nearly two miles of riverfront from the Ousatonic Water Power Company. Beginning in the 1990s, the park became the scene of annual regattas hosted by the New Haven Rowing Club. Activities and amenities The park is traversed from north to south by the blue-blazed Paugussett Trail. A boat launch provides access to Lake Housatonic, which is a state Bass Management Lake with smallmouth and largemouth bass, white catfish, white perch, yellow perch, American eel, sunfish, and carp. The park also offers lifeguard-supervised swimming and picnicking facilities. References External links Indian Well State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Indian Well State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Israel Putnam School

The Israel Putnam School is a historic school in Putnam, Connecticut. The school, named in honor of Israel Putnam, is a two-story Classical Revival brick building with limestone trim built in 1902. It was the town's first modern school building, and the first to include an auditorium. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It has been converted to residences. Description and history The former Israel Putnam School is located east of the city's central business district, at the southwest corner of School and Oak Streets. It has a large central block with smaller flanking wings, and a matching two-story addition extending to the rear, built in 1922. Windows are set in rectangular openings, with limestone keystones and sills. The main entrance is at the center, recessed in an arcade of five arched openings, which extends into the nearly fully exposed basement level. Prior to the construction of this building, the students of Putnam's urban core were educated in a two-story wood frame building that had classes divided by grade. The city experienced a surge in growth around 1900, and that school as judged inadequate. This building was designed by John Chandler Fowler and Edward I. Wilson, both of Boston, Massachusetts but not apparently in formal partnership, and was completed in 1902. It was the city's first school building to include an auditorium, and was specifically designed with an imposing architectural facade to convey seriousness of purpose. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Windham County, Connecticut References
Jonathan Newton Harris House

The Jonathan Newton Harris House is at historic house at 130 Broad Street in New London, Connecticut. Completed in 1860 to a design by Leopold Eidlitz, it is a major local example of Italianate and Renaissance Revival architecture. It was built for Jonathan Newton Harris, a prominent local businessman who was mayor of New London at the time of its construction. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1982. It is now home to New London's United Methodist Church. Description and history The Jonathan Newton Harris House is located northwest of downtown New London, at the south corner of Broad and Williams Streets. It is set on a knoll, with a variety of government facilities in other architecturally distinguished buildings located nearby. It is a large brick structure, two stories in height, with Italianate and Renaissance Revival styling. Prominent features include a three-story tower with a shallow-pitch pyramidal roof, a cornice with heave Italianate brackets, and windows arranged in groups, either with rounded arch tops or segmented arch tops. At the center of the main facade, on the second floor above the main entrance, is a recessed arcade with brownstone columns and balustrade. The house was built in 1859–60, to a design by Leopold Eidlitz, a protégé of Richard Upjohn, who was then promoting Italianate design ideas. Jonathan Newton Harris, for whom it was built, was a local businessman whose success began as a grocer and seller of farm equipment, and expanded to encompass a wide variety of interests. Harris was mayor of New London from 1856 to 1862. The house was extensively modified in 1891 as a classroom building for the Williams Memorial Institute, and again in the 20th century, when it was adapted for use as a church. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in New London County, Connecticut References
Dayville Historic District

The Dayville Historic District encompasses a collection of mid-19th century architecture in the Dayville village of Killingly, Connecticut. It is clustered around the Junction of Main and Pleasant Streets, extending along Main to High Street. The area flourished in the mid-19th century, as a consequence of the railroad being routed nearby, serving area textile mills. The district, residential except for a church, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Description and history The village of Dayville was named after Capt. John Day, who owned the water privileges on the Five Mile River. With the opening of the Norwich and Worcester Railroad in 1830, Dayville also became a hub for freight transport for other manufacturing villages along the river. By 1849, the village had grown sufficiently in population to have its own church, the Dayville Congregational Church, a Greek revival building built by Alexander Blanchard. Blanchard's own house is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture built about 1845, featuring a temple front. John Day's house was also built around that time, and also features a temple front. The district also has fine examples of Italianate and Queen Anne architecture, often built for owners of area mills or other commercial enterprises. The Thomas Sayles House, built in 1866, also includes a period carriage barn. The Henry Hammond House, built about 1888, is a blend of these two styles, with Italianate brackets and turned porch balusters. A late example of the Queen Anne is the William Labelle House, built in 1912. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Windham County, Connecticut References
Lamentation Mountain State Park

Lamentation Mountain State Park ist ein kleiner State Park im Hartford County auf dem Gebiet der New England town Berlin, Connecticut. Der Park ist unerschlossen. Er bietet Möglichkeiten zum Wandern. Der Park liegt an der Westflanke des Lamentation Mountain in der Nähe des Mattabesett Trail. Er wird im Westen begrenzt vom Wilbur Cross Highway (State road No. 5) und überblickt den Silver Lake. Im Osten grenzt er an den Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park. Der Lamentation Mountain ist eine Basalt-Klippe, die sich während der Trias, beim Auseinanderdriften von Europa und Amerika gebildet hat. Siehe auch State Parks in Connecticut Weblinks Lamentation Mountain State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Lamentation Mountain State Park. In: Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior; abgerufen im 1. Januar 1 (englisch). Einzelnachweise
Lamentation Mountain State Park

Lamentation Mountain State Park is an undeveloped public recreation area covering 47 acres (19 ha) in the town of Berlin, Connecticut. It entered the roll of state parks in the 1936 edition of the Connecticut Register and Manual. The state park extends for about 0.4 miles (0.64 km) from the Berlin Turnpike up the western flank of Lamentation Mountain to the ridgeline near the Mattabesett Trail. The park offers hiking and scenic vistas. References External links Lamentation Mountain State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
Long Island (Connecticut)

Long Island is the second smallest of the four islands owned by Stratford, Connecticut in the Housatonic River between I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. The island is north of the Moses Wheeler Bridge, northeast of Carting Island and Peacock Island (Connecticut), west of Pope's Flat and south of Fowler Island in Milford and the Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Bridge. The island is uninhabited except for occasional visits by anglers, bird watchers and duck hunters. Geography 41°13′5″N 73°6′48″W Elevation: ~3 feet (0.91 m) The mercury content was evaluated in 2003 at ~300 to 5000 ppb. Transportation All transportation to and from the island is by boat. Notes External links