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Frog Bridge

The Frog Bridge (officially known as the Thread City Crossing) is a bridge located in Willimantic, Connecticut, which carries South Street (CT 661) across the Willimantic River. Opened in September 2000, it is known as the Frog Bridge because it has four copper frog sculptures on each end of the bridge, sitting on concrete thread spools. The sculptures were designed and created by artist Leo Jensen of Ivoryton, Connecticut. Naming The design of the bridge relates to the local story of the "Battle of the Frogs". In 1754, thousands of bullfrogs in Frog Pond, about a mile east of Windham Center, awoke residents with loud croaking sounds. Many people mistook the sound for war drums or shouted words, and feared it was the French or Indians attacking the small town. History Previous bridge The bridge was built to replace an 1857 stone arch bridge located in the middle of the mill complex. The original bridge was planned to be replaced as early as 1872. Another effort to replace the old bridge was made at the turn of the 20th century, but ended up with a compromise resulting in the Willimantic Footbridge. The bridge was closed shortly after the opening of the Frog Bridge, remaining closed until October 2006 when it reopened as the Windham Garden on the Bridge, a pedestrian bridge. Current bridge In 1986, then-state legislator John Lescoe introduced a bill to fund a feasibility study for a new bridge over the Willimantic River. The funding was finally approved in 1991. The first design for the bridge just had the spools of thread but after the community did not approve it, an architect was hired from the state who added the frogs. The bridge started construction in March 1999 and it opened in September 2000 but full project for the surrounding area was not completed until the Fall of 2001. In 2002, the FHA awarded the Frog Bridge an honorable mention for Excellence in Highway Design in the category of Historic Preservation. The bridge was built over a man-made waterfall which used to provide power for the Jillson Mills. Design The bridge is a simple compression iron arch bridge that crosses the Willimantic River and a railroad line owned by the New England Central Railroad. It carries South St. that connects to Route 32 and Route 66. It has 8 concrete thread spools, 4 with green-colored copper frogs; the frogs' eyes are covered by gold leaf. The four frogs are named Manny, Willy, Windy and Swifty. Outside of the frogs, the bridge is more like a conventional highway bridge. The Frog Bridge was depicted in Bill Griffith's comic strip Zippy in 2001. References
Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Multi-Magnet High School

Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Multi-Magnet High School is a magnet high school located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It has an enrollment of approximately 1500 students in grades 9 through 12. 70% of students live in Bridgeport, and 30% of students live in the following districts: Region 9 (Easton/Redding), Fairfield, Milford, Monroe, Shelton, Stratford and Trumbull. History The high school cost $125.8 million to build, making it the most expensive school in the state of Connecticut at the time. Since it is a magnet school, the state taxpayers paid $119 million of the costs. The school was built on both Trumbull and Bridgeport's land, but the campus was later given to Bridgeport. The first 203 Fairchild Wheeler graduates graduated in 2016. Multi-Magnet Fairchild Wheeler is made up of 3 smaller high schools with their own field of study. Biotechnology Research & Zoological Research Principal: Mr. Beswick Channer Aerospace / Hydrospace Engineering & Physical Sciences Principal: Mr. Dave Henry Information Technology & Software Engineering Principal: Mr. Christopher Johnson References
Gardner Lake State Park

Gardner Lake State Park is a public recreation area occupying 10 acres (4.0 ha) on the southern edge of Gardner Lake in the town of Salem, Connecticut. The state park offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. History For most of the 20th century, the site of the state park was a private resort. The state purchased the site in 2001 for $550,000 after previous efforts to purchase it in the 1990s by local government were rejected by voters. In 2008, the state invested $1 million in improvements to the park's boat launch and parking area. Those improved facilities contributed to a marked upturn in public use. Activities and amenities The park offers a swimming beach and boat launch. Gardner Lake covers 529 acres (214 ha) and is a state-designated bass management lake. In the news In 2012, 2013, and 2016, reports of disruptive behavior and visitors' failure to pack out trash led to calls for increased vigilance by authorities and more cooperation from the public. References External links Lake State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Jillson Square Park

Jillson Square Park is park located in Willimantic, Connecticut. It holds the William Jillson Stone House on its area, and is home to the Willimantic Carnival. The park was created after the Windham Historical Society bought the property in 1972, and gave the area to the Town of Windham Recreation Department for park development. The park was the former land of William Jillson, the creator of the Jillson Mills nearby. The Air Line Trail starts less than 200 feet (61 m) away from here. References
Hanover, Connecticut

Hanover is a small community in Sprague inside New London County, Connecticut, United States. In the 2010 US Census the population was 67, but in 2014 the estimated population was 59. The main road, Hanover Rd., leads south to Route 138 and north to Route 14 in Scotland, while Salt Rock Rd. leads to Route 97. The Little River runs through the eastern part of the area. Hanover Reservoir is the largest body of water in the area. In the center of the village, some notably old houses are located there. Some are on the National Register of Historic Places. The ZIP Code for Hanover is 06350. History Hanover is the oldest settlement in Sprague. In 1760, more than a century before the town of Sprague was established, the people of Hanover petitioned the General Assembly for permission to establish an ecclesiastical society. In 1761, the establishment was approved. In 1766, Hanover Congregational Church was organized. In 1768, Rev. Andrew Lee was named Pastor. His house still stands on “Lee’s Hill,” on Baltic-Hanover Rd. In 1786, the society was incorporated into the town of Lisbon, CT. In 1861, Hanover was made part of the new town of Sprague. The Little River—originally called the Appaquag by the Mohegans of the area—has powered many mills—grist, saw, silk, wool, paper, rubber—the most prominent of which became the Allen Woolen Company. The mill was powered by water stored in Hanover Reservoir, which also provided household water to the village. The home of one of its early owners, Ethan Allen (named in honor of the Revolutionary War hero), still stands on Main St. in Hanover. Allen was chosen as the First Selectman of Sprague when it was established in 1861. In 1899, Angus Park took over the company, renaming it Airlie Mills. Upon his death in 1929, the company was run by his son, William G. Park and later by, Angus Park, grandson of the elder Angus. The mill burned in 1975 and was not rebuilt. The homes of the elder Angus and William still stand on Main St., just north of Ethan Allen's residence. Notable residents of Hanover have included Rev. Andrew Lee, first Pastor of the Congregational Church; Ethan Allen, mill owner and first Sprague First Selectman; Angus Park, founder of Airlie Mills; Francis J. Foley; Conn. Superior Court Judge; Leo Connellan, State Poet Laureate; Lucy Baker, artist; Glenn Alan Cheney, writer and translator; and Carol Dunn, Warden, York Correctional Institution, and artist. References
North Canton Community United Methodist Church

The North Canton Community United Methodist Church is a historic church in North Canton, Connecticut. It was founded in 1871 at the intersection of Cherry Brook Road (Route 179) and Case Street on land donated by Milo Lee and Ruggles Case. The first service was held April 12, 1872. An adjacent parsonage was purchased from Milo Lee in 1875. The church is a member of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. The church has hosted an annual Strawberry Festival every June since 1951, with the exception of two years (2020, 2021) during the COVID epidemic. Cemetery The North Canton Cemetery, originally known as North Burying Ground, is located on Route 179 (Cherry Brook Rd) in North Canton. The land was a gift from Peter Curtiss of Canton (then called West Simsbury), circa 1744, with the first burial taking place in 1756. Many of the church's members sit on the Board & are caretakers of the cemetery. There are also a few burials in the North Canton Community UMC's Memorial Garden which is located behind the church. References External links North Canton United Methodist Memorial Garden at Find a Grave
Jillson Mills

The Jillson Mills (Officially known as the Willimantic Linen Company Mill Complex) is a mill complex in Willimantic, Connecticut. The mills produced cotton thread throughout the lifespan of the operation of the mill. History The mill was first built in 1824 in the same style as the current one by William Asa and Seth Jillson. In 1854 the old mill was purchased by investors from Hartford. They ended up forming the Willimantic Linen Company, even though they never produced linen. The company ended up rebuilding the mill in 1880 to near its current state. The last mill built on the complex was built in 1910. The mill ended up under control by the American Thread Company in 1898 due to the merger of the previous ownership of the mill. The mill was closed in 1985 due to the company moving operations to the South. Current status Mill #4 burned down in 1995 due to a fire caused by local children. The wooden swing bridge connecting the mills was closed permanently shortly thereafter. The mills lay dormant until the former grounds started to be purchased for commercial and residential purposes. ArtSpace currently has its Windham apartments located in this complex. The old chimney was demolished between 2012 and 2014. Garden on the Bridge The Garden on the Bridge is located in the complex of the former mills. It is a stone arch bridge built in 1857, that formerly was used for automobile until the Frog Bridge was opened in 2000. It is currently a pedestrian bridge with flora all over, giving the bridge a natural look. The bridge was temporarily closed until 2006 when it was reopened for its current purpose. National Register of Historic Places The complex was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 2014, along with other historic mills across the section of the state. This makes it the one of 22 on the list in the town of Windham. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Windham County, Connecticut — Documenting the NRHP addition of the mill. Windham Textile and History Museum — The museum nearby documenting about the mill's history. Willimantic Footbridge — The footbridge nearby built for employees for a safe route to the other side of the river. Willimantic Freight House and Office — Old place to ship freight coming from the mill. References External links Media related to Jillson Mills at Wikimedia Commons www.millmuseum.org/history/ www.past-inc.org http://focus.nps.gov
Jillson Mills

Les Jillson Mills (officiellement Willimantic Linen Company Mill Complex) sont une ancienne filature de Nouvelle-Angleterre, exploitant l'énergie de roues à aubes à Willimantic (Connecticut). Elle produisait du fil de coton en bobine. Histoire Cette filature, dont l'architecture originelle est encore préservée, a été construite en 1824 par deux associés, William Asa et Seth Jillson. En 1854, elle a été rachetée par des investisseurs de Hartford puis intégrée à la Willimantic Linen Company, bien qu'elle n'ait jamais produit de tissu. Cette compagnie reconstruisit le moulin pratiquement à l'identique en 1880. La dernière roue hydraulique du complexe date de 1910. L'usine est passé sous le contrôle d'American Thread Company en 1898 et n'a fermé qu'en 1985 , le groupe ayant transféré toute sa production dans les états du Sud. Le moulin n°4 a disparu dans un incendie en 1995 par suite d'un acte de vandalisme, et par sécurité on a fermé l'accès au pont levant reliant les deux berges de l'usine. La cheminée a été abattue en 2012–2014. Garden on the Bridge est un pont en arc maçonné édifié en 1857, qui permettait le passage des véhicules jusqu'à l'inauguration de Frog Bridge en 2000. Après une fermeture temporaire en 2006, il n'est plus désormais ouvert qu'aux piétons, et son passage supérieur est végétalisé. Site inscrit L'usine a été inscrite au Registre national des lieux historiques le 30 juillet 2014, en même temps que d'autres manufactures de l'état. Voir également (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de l’article de Wikipédia en anglais intitulé « Jillson Mills » (voir la liste des auteurs). Ressource relative à l'architecture : Registre national des lieux historiques www.millmuseum.org/history/ www.past-inc.org http://focus.nps.gov Notes Portail du Registre national des lieux historiques Portail du Connecticut
Tuxis Pond

Tuxis Pond, occasionally spelled Tunxis, is a small pond located in the town of Madison in New Haven County, Connecticut. The pond is 3.58 acres (1.45 ha) in area. Three small streams run into it, and one runs out to sea. Tuxis Pond is about three feet (0.9 m) above sea level. The shores are mostly rocky with little sand or soil. Many nearby businesses have taken the name of the pond, including a lumber company, bookseller, grill, highway, golf club, art show, and assisted living facility. The pond was previously known to Native Americans as Tuxisshoag or Tuckshishoag. The pond is bordered on its western edge by the Tuxis Pond Walkway, an elevated boardwalk that permits viewing of the pond's wetland habitats. The walkway was contentiously approved in 1994 at an initial cost of $350,000, and an additional $400,000 in state funds were secured for the walkway's refurbishment in 2016. Flora and fauna The pond is home to a vast array of fish, amphibians, and reptiles, as well as semi-aquatic mammals and birds. Other native birds and mammals use the pond as well. The most common bird seen there is the piping plover. The pond is surrounded by trees on most parts, as well as grass and shrubs. The pond itself is host to several varieties of water plants. The areas surrounded by trees are a small, typical New England forest, mainly deciduous trees with some evergreens. The underbrush, too, consists of all the expected grasses, mosses, ferns, and shrubs. The canopy provides adequate shade for some cooler climate lichens. There are many fungi, as well. There are often algal blooms in the warmer months. Folklore The Algonquin in the area claimed that Odziozo, the great giant, created Tuxis Pond after following a flock of geese from his newly carved-out Lake Champlain. They led him down the glaciers to what today is Madison. He scooped out some earth, forming the pit that would become Tuxis Pond, and flung it out to sea to create Tuxis Island. As he flung it, a single rock fell from his hand and is now known as Samson Rock. This rock has a somewhat foot-shaped groove in the top, supposedly from when Odziozo turned around to go home and stepped on it. The pond filled up with the water that splashed out of the sound when Tuxis Island hit the water. This same legend was sometimes told by Europeans with the role of Odziozo being given to the biblical Samson. See also Tuxis Island Samson Rock Lake Champlain Rock Dunder Odziozo References
Samson Rock

Samson or Sampson's Rock is a glacial erratic boulder in Madison in New Haven County, Connecticut that, according to Algonquin legend, was formed by Odziozo the giant. The legend says that Odziozo created it after he flung some land out to sea, creating Tuxis Island. The hole filled up to become Tuxis Pond. One rock fell from his hand and became Samson Rock. While leaving, he stepped on the rock. The rock contains a somewhat foot-shaped indent on top which the Algonquin pointed to in order to support this tale. The European settlers assigned this legend to the Biblical Samson after being told the legend in the 1600s, giving the rock its name. Samson Rock has been preserved for its legendary significance, but is relatively hard to find, tucked between two shopping centers and a parking lot. The rock which it sits has been fit with a bronze plaque commemorating the legend of the rock, and a road has been named after it. The plaque was placed by the Madison Foundation, as well as the Madison Rotary Club and Stop and Shop. A bus stop also shares the name. Sometime in late December, 2012, the plaque was vandalized. The vandal had crossed out Samson and replaced it with a heavily charged term. It has since been returned to its normal condition. The rock that Samson Rock sits on is not a glacial deposit. See also Tuxis Island Tuxis Pond Lake Champlain Odziozo Samson Rock Dunder References
Westchester County Airport

Der Westchester County Airport (auch White Plains Airport, IATA-Code: HPN, ICAO-Code: KHPN) ist der Verkehrsflughafen der amerikanischen Kleinstadt White Plains im Westchester County im US-Bundesstaat New York. Lage und Verkehrsanbindung Der Westchester County Airport befindet sich sechs Kilometer nordöstlich des Stadtzentrums von White Plains und 47 Kilometer nordöstlich des Stadtzentrums von New York City. Er liegt an der Grenze zum US-Bundesstaat Connecticut. Die Interstate 684 und die New York State Route 120 verlaufen westlich des Flughafens. Der Westchester County Airport wird durch Busse in den Öffentlichen Personennahverkehr eingebunden. Die Route 12 des Bee-Line Bus System fährt ihn regelmäßig an. Geschichte Der Flughafen wurde von 1942 bis 1943 als Basis der United States Army Air Forces errichtet. Er wurde im Februar 1945 für die zivile Nutzung geöffnet. Ab dem Jahr 1952 nutzte die New York Air National Guard den Westchester County Airport militärisch. 1977 übernahm das Unternehmen AFCO AvPORTS den Betrieb des Flughafens. 1983 wurden die Einheiten der New York National Guard zum Stewart Airport verlegt. Flughafenanlagen Start- und Landebahnen Der Westchester County Airport verfügt über zwei Start- und Landebahnen. Die Start- und Landebahn 16/34 ist 1996 Meter lang und 46 Meter breit. Die Start- und Landebahn 11/29 ist 1357 Meter lang und 46 Meter breit. Beide Bahnen verfügen über einen Belag aus Asphalt. Terminals Der Westchester County Airport verfügt über ein Passagierterminal. In diesem befinden sich vier Flugsteige. Drei Flugsteige sind mit Fluggastbrücken ausgestattet. Fluggesellschaften und Ziele Der Westchester County Airport wird von den Fluggesellschaften American Eagle, Cape Air, Delta Air Lines, Jetblue Airways, United Express, und Tradewind Aviation genutzt. Den größten Marktanteil hat Jetblue Airways, gefolgt von Delta Air Lines einschließlich Delta Connection, American Eagle und United Express. Es werden ausschließlich Ziele in den Vereinigten Staaten angeflogen, darunter vor allem die Drehkreuze der einzelnen Fluggesellschaften. Verkehrszahlen Verkehrsreichste Strecken Zwischenfälle Am 11. Februar 1981 stürzte eine Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (Luftfahrzeugkennzeichen N520S) der Texasgulf Aviation, dem Flugbetrieb des Unternehmens Texasgulf, während des Landeanflugs auf die Landebahn 16 in einen Wald. Dabei wurden beide Crewmitglieder und alle sechs Passagiere, darunter auch der Chief Executive Officer von Texasgulf, getötet. Weblinks Website des Flughafens (englisch) Einzelnachweise
Aéroport du comté de Westchester

L'aéroport du comté de Westchester (code IATA : HPN • code OACI : KHPN), ou Westchester County Airport en anglais, est un aéroport régional américain du comté de Westchester, dans l'État de New York. Situation et accès Situé à six kilomètres du centre de White Plains, à la frontière entre le Connecticut et l'État de New York, il dessert tant les villes de la banlieue nord de la ville de New York que les communes du comté de Fairfield, dans le Connecticut. Compagnies et destinations Édité le 29/05/2020 Références Articles connexes Aéroport de New York Liens externes (en) Site officiel Ressource relative à la géographie : Geographic Names Information System Portail de l’aéronautique Portail de l’État de New York
Westchester County repülőtér

A Westchester County repülőtér (IATA: HPN, ICAO: KHPN) regionális repülőtér New York közelében, a várost kiszolgáló öt repülőtér egyike. Futópályák A repülőtér futópályái: 11/29 (4451 ft, 150 ft, aszfalt) 16/34 (6549 ft, 150 ft, aszfalt) Forgalom Az utasforgalom az elmúlt években az alábbi módon változott: Légitársaságok és úticélok 2025-ben a Westchester County repülőtérről az alábbi járatok indulnak (Utoljára frissítve: 2025-02-11): Jegyzetek További információk Hivatalos oldal (angol) Baleset- és repülőesemény-történet az Aviation Safety Network adatbázisában A repülőtér aktuális időjárása a NOAA/NWS-től
Aeroportul Westchester County

Aeroportul Westchester County (IATA: HPN, ICAO: KHPN, FAA LID: HPN) este un aeroport din New York, Statele Unite ale Americii ce deservește zona comitatul Westchester. Aeroportul a fost tranzitat în 2019 de 1.744.046 de pasageri. A fost numit după zona deservită. Situat la o altitudine de 134 m, aeroportul dispune de 2 piste. Infrastructură Piste Aeroportul dispune de 2 piste. Pista 11/29 are suprafața de asfalt și dimensiunile 4.451 picioare × 150 picioare. Pista 16/34 are suprafața de asfalt și dimensiunile 6.549 picioare × 150 picioare. Terminale Note Vezi și
Success Lake (Connecticut)

Success Lake is a reservoir in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The elevation of the reservoir is 46 feet. It is located in the 435 acre Lake Success Business Park, which was used to produce ammunition and explosives by the Remington Arms Company from 1905 through 1989 as it was then called "Remington Woods". Geography The reservoir is made up of north and south components. The south is about 17 acres (6.9 ha) in size and 10 feet (3.0 m) deep, while the north is made up of two segments covering approximately 6 acres (2.4 ha), ranging from 3–6 feet (0.91–1.83 m) deep. The bottom of the lake is known to not be uniform. The outflow of the dam is the Yellow Mill Channel (also known as Yellow Mill Creek), which empties into Bridgeport Harbor. History The lake dates from 1875, when the original dam was constructed. Success Lake was surveyed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in September 1979, and again by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1981. The Corps report notes that the reservoir's purpose was for fire suppression. The DuPont company spent $50 million and nearly twenty years in a remedial cleanup effort of the site's Stratford, Connecticut portion. The lake itself and its surrounding area had not been cleaned as of 2013. The lake was re-evaluated in spring 2014. The report notes that munitions were disposed of in several areas of the northern section of the lake. As of 2015, development plans have been slow to materialize for the site, and an advocacy group aligned with the Sierra Club is attempting to have the lake and the land surrounding it preserved as open space. Wildlife The pond is renowned for containing no fish. This is likely because the lake is contaminated with both mercury and lead in high concentrations as well as storm water runoff carrying hazardous debris. The area around the lake includes a variety of local animal species including white-tailed deer but none that are considered rare or endangered. References