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Quinebaug Lake State Park

Quinebaug Lake State Park is a public recreation area covering 181 acres (73 ha) in the town of Killingly, Connecticut. The state park offers opportunities for fishing and non-motorized boating on Wauregan Reservoir. The park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. History The 88-acre (36 ha) Wauregan Reservoir, also known as Quinebaug Pond and Quinebaug Lake, is a lake of natural origin that has had its size increased by a dam at its outlet; it reaches depths of 31 feet (9.4 m). The lake is fed by Quinebaug Brook, also known as Quandock Brook. The reservoir and surroundings entered the Connecticut Register and Manual as Quinebaug Lake State Park in 1964. Activities and amenities Quinebaug Lake is a state-designated bass management lake. A boat launch is located at the lake's northern end. References External links Other State Parks and Forests Archived July 23, 2024, at the Wayback Machine Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Connecticut State Community College Quinebaug Valley

Connecticut State Community College Quinebaug Valley, previously Quinebaug Valley Community College, is a public community college campus in Danielson, Connecticut. It was established in 1971 and became a campus of Connecticut State Community College in 2023 with the merger of twelve institutions. History Quinebaug Valley Community College opened on September 27, 1971, with 215 students. It was name for the Quinebaug River that flows through northeastern Connecticut. It held classes at Harvard H. Ellis Technical School and Killingly High School in Danielson, Connecticut. Robert E. Miller was the college' first president. The college built a new campus on Upper Maple Street that opened in 1983. It added a center in Willimantic, Connecticut in 1986. The main campus was expanded by the addition of a 30,000 square foot West Wing in 2007 and a 38,000 square foot addition in 2014. It became Connecticut State Community College Quinebaug Valley, a campus of Connecticut State Community College in 2023 with the merger of twelve institutions. Campus Connecticut State Community College Quinebaug Valley's main campus is located on 68 acres at 742 Upper Maple Street in Danielson, Connecticut. It includes a 10,000 square foot Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center that was added in 2016. The college has a satellite location at 729 Main Street in Willimantic, Connecticut. Academics Programs The college offers associate degrees and certificate programs in 31 fields, including business administration, general studies, liberal studies, and liberal arts and sciences. Students In 2021, the college had 1,161 students, including 63 percent females and 37 percent males. Of those students, 78 percent were White, 12 percent were Hispanic/Latino, 4 percent were two or more races, 2 percent were Asian, 2 percent were Black, 1 percent were American Indian or Alaska native, and 1 percent were unknown. Faculty In 2021, the student-to-faculty ratio was thirteen to one. Mary Ellen Jukoski is the campus president. Accreditation Through the Connecticut State Community College, the campus is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. References External links Official website
Quinnipiac River Historic District

Quinnipiac River Historic District is a 313-acre (127 ha) historic district straddling the Quinnipiac River in the Fair Haven and Fair Haven Heights neighborhoods of New Haven, Connecticut. It encompasses most of the historic maritime village of Fair Haven, with a history dating back to the 18th century. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. At that time it included 524 contributing buildings, an inland wetland at the mouth of Hemingway Creek on the northeast corner of the district, and the Grand Avenue Swing Bridge over the Quinnipiac River connecting Fair Haven with Fair Haven Heights at the center of the district. The historic Fair Haven village developed beginning in the early 18th century, around a ferry crossing of the Quinnipiac River, now the site of the Grand Avenue bridge. It was a mainly agricultural outpost of New Haven, whose development was further spurred by the construction of the first bridge on that site in 1790. A few taverns and houses surviving in the district from this period. Owners of waterfront properties adjacent to extensive mudflats engaged in the harvesting and processing of oysters, which became a major economic activity in the area by the mid-19th century. Fair Haven was annexed to New Haven in 1871, and subsequently participated in that city's industrial expansion, developing in part as a streetcar suburb while still focused on oyster processing and related industries. Gallery See also National Register of Historic Places listings in New Haven, Connecticut References External links East Haven Preservation Trust: Quinnipiac River Historic District Archived July 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, with text adapted from NRHP application document plus gallery of 8 photos Quinnipiac River Village Archived February 1, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
Quinnipiac River State Park

Quinnipiac River State Park ist ein State Park im US-Bundesstaat Connecticut auf dem Gebiet der Gemeinde North Haven. Geographie Der Park besteht aus vier Parzellen, die einen Flussabschnitt des Quinnipiac River auf einer Länge von 6 mi (9,7 km) unter Schutz stellen. Ursprünglich wurde das Land zum Bau der Wilbur Cross Parkway in den 1930er Jahren vom Staat erworben, dann sollte es als unbenutztes Land wieder verkauft werden. Häufige Überschwemmungen machten die Flutwiesen allerdings unattraktiv und eine kleine Siedlung wurde in den 1970er Jahren endgültig beseitigt und das Land als State Park ausgewiesen. Der Quinnipiac Trail verläuft durch den Park. In wenigen hundert Metern Entfernung befinden sich der Sleeping Giant State Park im Westen und der Wharton Brook State Park im Osten. Freizeitmöglichkeiten Im Park bestehen Möglichkeiten zum Wandern, Angeln, Boot fahren und Jagen. Siehe auch State Parks in Connecticut Weblinks Quinnipiac River State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Einzelnachweise
Quinnipiac River State Park

Quinnipiac River State Park is a public recreation area located in the town of North Haven, Connecticut. The four sections of the state park protect 6 miles (9.7 km) of the Quinnipiac River. The park was traversed by a 4-mile (6.4 km) stretch of the Quinnipiac Trail. This section of the trail through Quinnipiac River State Park has been officially abandoned, and is no longer blazed or maintained. Connecticut Forest and Parks Association, who maintains the CT blue blazed trail system, now recognizes the trail head at Old Hartford Turnpike as the southern terminus of the trail. It was deemed impractical to maintain the trail through the active floodplain of the Quinnipiac River. This section is not shown on current maps of the Quinnipiac Trail nor in the twentieth edition of the Connecticut Walk Book. The park was created in 1948 on land left over from the construction of the Wilbur Cross Parkway. In addition to hiking, the park offers canoeing, fishing, and hunting. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. References External links Quinnipiac River State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Quinnipiac River State Park Map North Haven Trails Association
Raymond E. Baldwin Bridge

The Raymond E. Baldwin Bridge is a concrete segmental bridge composed of eleven spans crossing the Connecticut River between Old Saybrook, Connecticut and Old Lyme, Connecticut. The bridge carries Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1, with an average daily traffic of 82,500 vehicles. The bridge carries eight lanes of Interstate 95 and US 1 traffic, four in each direction. In addition, there is a bike/pedestrian walkway on the north side of the bridge adjacent to the southbound lanes. History There have been three bridges on this site. Prior to the construction of the first bridge here, a ferry was used for the crossing, with the ferry landing located farther downstream. The first bridge was a double-bascule span completed in 1911. The New London and East Lyme Street Railway ran over the bridge from 1913 to 1919. The second bridge opened in 1948 with a 4-lane girder and floorbeam bridge. The bridge collected tolls until their removal in the late 1980s. The third and current bridge was built by a joint venture of Perini - PCL - O&G. Construction of the bridge began in 1990 and was completed in 1993 with a total cost of $460 million. The 1948-bridge was demolished in 1994. The bridge is named after former Connecticut Governor Raymond E. Baldwin, who was governor from 1939 to 1941 and again from 1943 to 1946. See also List of crossings of the Connecticut River References External links Raymond E. Baldwin Bridge at Structurae (1993) Raymond E. Baldwin Bridge at Structurae (1948)
Redfield & West Streets Historic District

Redfield & West Streets Historic District is a state-designated historic district in New Haven, Connecticut. It is located in The Hill neighborhood in southern New Haven. It consists of a single city block, bordered on the south by Columbus Avenue (US Route 1), on the Northeast by Redfield Street, on the north by Congress Avenue, and on the southwest by West Street Both Sides of West and Redfield Streets in the block are within the district, but only the South Side of Congress Avenue and the North Side of Columbus Avenue See also Fairlawn-Nettleton Historic District and Elm Street Historic District, other state historic districts in New Haven that are not listed on the National Register of Historic Places References
Reese Stadium

Reese Stadium is a stadium located on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. It is home to the Yale Bulldogs men's and women's soccer and men's and women's lacrosse teams. The venue stands at the heart of Yale's athletics complex, which includes facilities such as the Yale Bowl, the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center, and other sports fields. The stadium seats 3,000 people and opened in 1981. It was named "Soccer-Lacrosse Stadium" until April 2011 when the venue was renovated and renamed for the Reese family who donated money for the project. The stadium was named after the Reese family not only for their financial contributions to the renovation, but also in honor of their history of lacrosse excellence at Yale. Midfielder Jon Reese set the record for most goals in a season (82), while Jason Reese was a star goalkeeper. During the 1995 Special Olympics World Summer Games, it hosted the soccer matches. Reese Stadium was also the home of the Elm City Express professional soccer team in 2017–18. The now-defunct team left the venue when it underwent renovation in 2018. References External links Official website
Reese Stadium

Le Reese Stadium est un stade omnisports américain (servant principalement pour le soccer et la crosse) situé dans la ville de New Haven, dans le Connecticut. Le stade, doté de 3 000 places et inauguré en 1981, appartient à l'Université Yale et sert d'enceinte à domicile à l'équipe universitaire des Bulldogs de Yale (pour le soccer et la crosse). Le stade porte le nom de la famille Reese, qui fit un don important pour la construction du stade. Histoire Le stade ouvre ses portes en 1981. Le Reese Stadium accueille les matchs de soccer lors des Jeux olympiques spéciaux de 1995. Lors de la saison 2017-18, le stade accueille les rencontres à domicile de l'équipe de soccer de National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) de l'Elm City Express. Événements 1995 : Jeux olympiques spéciaux (soccer) Notes et références Portail de l’architecture et de l’urbanisme Portail du football Portail de la crosse Portail du sport universitaire Portail des universités américaines Portail du Connecticut
Renbrook School

Renbrook School is an independent, private day school in West Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 1935, Renbrook is an independent day school for students in three divisions; Beginning School for students in preschool through kindergarten, Lower School for grades 1-4, and Upper School for grades 5-8. With 370 students, class sizes of 10–15 are typical. Located on over 75-acres atop Avon Mountain, the main building was originally the home of Frederick Rentschler. Notable alumni The alumni association includes over 2,400 graduates from Renbrook and the Junior School. References External links Renbrook School
Shenipsit Lake

Shenipsit Lake (or Snipsic lake; shin-ip-SIT), known locally as "The Snip", is a natural lake used as a water storage facility with a water size of 522.8 acres (2.116 km2) located in Tolland County, Connecticut, bordering the towns of Ellington, Tolland and the Rockville section of Vernon, Connecticut, at 41°53′4.7″N 72°25′34″W. It is the source of the Hockanum River. History Native American trails pass directly by Shenipsit Lake. The trails were used by early European settlers to proceed from the East towards the Connecticut River. The trail exists in parts unpaved near the lake. External links Water Quality Assessment
Ridgebury Congregational Church

The Ridgebury Congregational Church is a historic church in the Ridgebury section of Ridgefield, Connecticut. Founded in 1760, it is a member church of the United Church of Christ. It is a small wood frame Greek Revival structure, built about 1851 on an older foundation. Its main facade has a single centered entrance, flanked by tall windows. The entry is framed by pilasters and an entablature with cornice. The building's corners are also pilastered, with an entablature extending around the building below the roof line. A two-stage square tower rises above the entrance, topped with a parapet and pinnacles at the corners. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Fairfield County, Connecticut References
Roann (dragger)

Roann is an Eastern rig dragger located at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut, United States. Roann was built in 1947 in Thomaston, Maine by Newbert & Wallace and was used to fish for flounder, cod, and haddock. Mystic Seaport acquired the vessel to add to their collection of watercraft after she became obsolete in the 1970s. In 2009, Roann underwent a complete restoration. References
Rockville High School (Connecticut)

Rockville High School is a public secondary school located in Vernon, Connecticut. The school also serves as a vocational agriculture school for the region. The school was established in 1870 and its current building was built in 1958. Alumni Gene Pitney – 2002 inductee to the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame Charles Ethan Porter – African American still life painter Bill Romanowski – former professional American football player William J. Shea – Connecticut Supreme Court justice Mark Warner – former Governor and current Senator from Virginia References External links Official website Vernon Public Schools website
Rocky Hill Congregational Church

The Rocky Hill Congregational Church is a historic church at 805-817 Old Main Street in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, USA. Built in 1808 for a 1723 congregation, it is a distinctive late example of Georgian architecture, and a prominent landmark in the town center. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Description and history The Rocky Hill Congregational Church stands prominently in Rocky Hill's town center, on a triangular site encompassed by Church, Old Main, and Center Streets. It is a two-story gable-roof wood-frame structure resting on a brownstone foundation. It has distinctive late Georgian styling, with a projecting gabled entry section with corner pilasters, and three doorways. The central doorway is framed by engaged columns and topped by triangular modillioned pediment, while the flanking doorways are framed by pilasters and topped by an entablature and modillioned cornice. A three-stage square tower, housing a clock and belfry rises at a small setback from the projecting entry section. The first church in Rocky Hill was built in 1727, after it was established as a separate parish of Wethersfield. By 1800 there were calls in the congregation for a new church. In 1805 it was agreed to build a new structure, modeled on a church in Middletown. Construction was begun the same year, and the new building was dedicated in 1808. After a lean period of membership in the late 19th century, the congregation rebounded, and funded construction of the adjacent parish house 1948–52 to a design by Kelly & Kelly architects. The building is noted for its fine Georgian features, and was documented in the 1830s as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Hartford County, Connecticut References External links Rocky Hill Congregational Church - official site
Rocky Hill High School

Rocky Hill High School is a four year high school in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Overview The school was constructed in 1980, and has a rated capacity of 750. The school underwent a $50 million, 3-year renovation from 2014-2017, which expanded the backside of the school and added air conditioning throughout the building. Curriculum Rocky Hill High School is accredited by the Connecticut State Department of Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Several "Early College Experience" classes are offered at RHHS in collaboration with the University of Connecticut. As of May 2009, Rocky Hill High School was coordinating with the Virtual High School program, to help provide students with extra opportunity to take classes on line. These classes are ones generally not offered to students at RHHS, and will count towards minimum required number of credits (22) needed to graduate from Rocky Hill High School. Accreditation In 2011 the New England Association of Schools and Colleges voted to continue Rocky Hill High School's existing accreditation, but put the school on warning due to concerns about the curriculum and facilities. The school's leadership noted that a $39 million upgrade, which would have addressed most of these issues, had been part of a school funding referendum rejected by the voters in June 2010. In January 2012, the outgoing school superintendent warned that the school "will be placed on probation and will lose accreditation if no action is taken." Athletics Rocky Hill High School has various sports and other extracurricular activities which include soccer, football, baseball, softball, volleyball, swimming and diving, wrestling, tennis, indoor/outdoor track, cross country running, etc. The baseball team won the state championship in 2014. The football team made it to the finals of the state championship in 2016 but was defeated to Ansonia. The Rocky Hill High School Royal Blues Marching Band performs a themed show every year and competes in the New England State Championships hosted by USBands. They also play at school sports games, local parades, and other events. The Royal Blues Marching Band won the New England State Championship Group I A in 2016 and 2017, as well as Group II Open in 2019. The marching band was also a creative class finalist in the 2020 National Championships. Recognition Notable administrators at the district received awards for their work in the education system. In 2005, then Principal Robert Pitocco was selected as Connecticut State Principal of the Year. In 2006, then Assistant Principal Donna Hayward was selected as Connecticut State Assistant Principal of the Year. References External links Official website
Rogers Island (Connecticut)

Rogers Island is a private island in the Thimble Islands archipelago off Stony Creek, a section of Branford, Connecticut in New Haven County. Covering approximately 7.65 acres (3.10 ha) in Long Island Sound, it is one of the largest and most valuable of the Thimble Islands. The island is also historically known as Yon Comis Island and is dominated by a circa 1902 Tudor Revival mansion set among mature formal gardens. History The Thimble Islands were well known to the Mattabesek people of the Algonquian nation, who referred to the archipelago as Kuttomquosh ("the beautiful sea rocks"). Dutch explorer Adriaen Block is credited as the first European to document the islands in 1614. The chain was first recorded under the name "Thimble Islands" in Branford town records in 1739, though earlier maps refer to them as the "Hundred Islands". The island takes its modern name from John Rogers, one of the early English settlers and a founding figure of the town of Branford, whose family owned the island for more than a century following the original colonial land grants. In 1902, Captain John Jay Phelps, a celebrated yachtsman and financier renowned as the first American to sail around the world, constructed the island's current Tudor Revival mansion as a summer retreat. Architecture and grounds At the heart of the island stands an 8,746-square-foot (812.5 m2) Tudor Revival house with 10 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The compound was designed as a self-contained private estate and includes extensive outbuildings and amenities. In addition to the main house, the estate features: A 4-bedroom guest cottage and 2-bedroom staff quarters A waterfront swimming pool with spa Tennis court and putting green Formal gardens, a koi pond, and a greenhouse A loft studio Two private docks — one for service use, one for private use A commercial-grade generator providing independent power The island offers 360-degree views of Long Island Sound and has three private beaches. The estate is accessible by boat from a separate mainland property at 51 Flying Point Road in Stony Creek, which is included as part of the full offering and provides parking, staff housing, Tesla chargers, and a private dock. Ownership and sales history In 2003, the island was purchased for $22.3 million by Christine Stoecklein Svenningsen, widow of party goods magnate John Svenningsen. The island subsequently changed hands again in August 2018 for $21.5 million. By May 2024, the property was listed for sale at an asking price of $29,995,000, with further improvements to the estate having been completed in the intervening years. See also Thimble Islands Branford, Connecticut Outer Lands Long Island Sound References
Ross Pond State Park

Ross Pond State Park ist ein State Park im US-Bundesstaat Connecticut auf dem Gebiet der Gemeinde Killingly. Geographie Der Park umfasst 314 acre (127 ha) und ist durch einen Blue-Blazed Trail mit dem Old Furnace State Park, der sich nach Norden anschließt, verbunden. In dem Tal, das die Fall Line begleitet, eine geologische Diskordanz, die sich durch die Neuengland-Staaten zieht, wurden entlang des Half Hill Brook mehrere Teiche (Ross Pond u. a.) zur Energiegewinnung angestaut. Der Half Hill Brook verläuft von Süden nach Norden und entwässert über den Fall Brook nach Westen zum Quinebaug River. Höchste Erhebung auf dem Gelände des Parks ist der Half Hill. Der nächstgelegene State Park ist weiter westlich das Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve in etwa 2 km Entfernung. Freizeitaktivitäten Der Park bietet Möglichkeiten zum Wandern, Picknicken, Jagen, Angeln und Boot fahren. Siehe auch State Parks in Connecticut Weblinks Ross Pond State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Einzelnachweise
Ross Pond State Park

Ross Pond State Park is a public recreation area covering 372 acres (151 ha) in the towns of Killingly and Plainfield, Connecticut. The state park offers rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, fishing, and a boat launch. It sits adjacent to Old Furnace State Park and a blue-blazed trail connects the two. Ross Pond State Park entered the Connecticut Register and Manual in 1964 as a state park with 181 acres (73 ha). References External links Ross Pond State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Ross Pond State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection