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Municipal Building (Hartford, Connecticut)

The Hartford Municipal Building, also known as Hartford City Hall, is a historic Beaux-Arts structure located at 550 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Completed in 1915, it is a prominent local example of Beaux-Arts architecture, and is the third building to serve as city hall. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. Description and history Hartford's first city hall was a Greek Revival building, erected in 1827 and located at the corner of Market and Kingsley Streets. In 1897, the city offices were moved to the 1796 Old State House, which the state had made available after construction of the present Connecticut State Capitol. It was soon judged to be too small, and the present building was completed in 1915 after a design competition. Davis & Brooks, the winning architects, were local architects who had recently designed an addition to the high school. They shared the honor with Palmer & Hornbostel of New York and Pittsburgh, who were associated in the design, though the project was executed by Davis & Brooks alone. Land for the building was donated by J. Pierpont Morgan, who sought a suitable use for the parcel adjacent to a wing he had recently donated to the Wadsworth Atheneum. The Municipal Building is located south of Hartford's downtown central business district, and is bounded on the west, south and east by Main, Arch, and Prospect Streets. It is separated from the Wadsworth Atheneum by the Burr Memorial Mall, a former roadway converted into pedestrian plaza. The structure is built of brick faced with Bethel white granite, a copper and tile roof, and doors made of bronze. It has a three-story central atrium which is 25 feet (7.6 m) wide and 150 feet (46 m) long, decorated with panels depicting the history of the city of Hartford. The basement level has extensive Guastavino tile vaulting. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Hartford, Connecticut References External links Pictures of the Hartford Municipal Building Archived 2015-05-10 at the Wayback Machine Municipal Building — Hartford Preservation Alliance (National Register of Historic Places. Inventory—Nomination Form)
Municipal Building (Hartford, Connecticut)

El edificio Municipal de Hartford, también conocido como Ayuntamiento de Hartford, es una estructura histórica de Bellas Artes ubicada en 550 Main Street en Hartford, Connecticut. Terminado en 1915, es un destacado ejemplo local de arquitectura Beaux-Arts y es el tercer edificio que sirve como ayuntamiento. Fue agregado al Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos en 1981. Descripción e historia El primer ayuntamiento de Hartford fue un edificio del Renacimiento griego, erigido en 1827 y ubicado en la esquina de las calles Market y Kingsley. En 1897, las oficinas de la ciudad se trasladaron a la Old State House de 1796, que el estado había puesto a disposición después de la construcción del actual Capitolio del Estado de Connecticut. Pronto se consideró que era demasiado pequeño y el edificio actual se completó en 1915 después de un concurso de diseño. Davis & Brooks, los arquitectos ganadores, eran arquitectos locales que recientemente habían diseñado una adición a la escuela secundaria. Compartieron el honor con Palmer & Hornbostel de Nueva York y Pittsburgh, quienes se asociaron en el diseño, aunque el proyecto fue ejecutado solo por Davis & Brooks.​ El terreno para el edificio fue donado por J. Pierpont Morgan, quien buscó un uso adecuado para la parcela adyacente a un ala que había donado recientemente al Wadsworth Atheneum.​ El edificio municipal está ubicado al sur del distrito comercial central del centro de Hartford y limita al oeste, sur y este con las calles Main, Arch y Prospect. Está separado del Wadsworth Atheneum por el Burr Memorial Mall, una antigua calzada convertida en plaza peatonal.​ La estructura es de ladrillo revestido con granito blanco Bethel, techo de cobre y tejas y puertas de bronce. Tiene un atrio central de tres pisos que mide 25 pies (7,6 m) de ancho y 150 pies (45,7 m) de largo, decorado con paneles que representan la historia de la ciudad de Hartford. El sótano tiene una amplia bóveda de azulejos Guastavino.​ Referencias Enlaces externos Imágenes del edificio municipal de Hartford Archivado el 10 de mayo de 2015 en Wayback Machine. Edificio Municipal — Hartford Preservation Alliance (Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos). Inventario—Formulario de nominación)
Willowbrook Cemetery

Willowbrook Cemetery is located at 395 Main Street in Westport, Connecticut. Established in 1847, the cemetery is located close to Westport's downtown area, and features the burials of many members of Westport's historic families, including the Coley, Burr, Nash, Bedford, Bradley and Hurlbutt families. Notable interments Notable interments here include: E.T. Bedford, executive of Standard Oil Edward H. Coley, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York Peter De Vries, editor and novelist James Earle Fraser, sculptor, and his wife Laura Gardin Fraser, sculptor Harold Jacoby, astronomer Morris Ketchum, financier Alexander Kipnis, Ukrainian-born operatic bass singer Lawrence Langner, playwright, author, and producer Lars-Eric Lindblad, entrepreneur and tourism explorer Vivian Perlis, musicologist Fritz Reiner, conductor Frederick M. Salmon, politician Alexander McCormick Sturm, co-founder of American firearm maker Sturm, Ruger & Co. Mort Walker, cartoonist John B. Watson, a psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism Arthur Dare Whiteside, part of the Air Policy Commission under president Truman and president of Dun & Bradstreet. George Hand Wright, artist References External links Official website Willowbrook Cemetery at Find a Grave U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Willowbrook Cemetery
Branford Town Hall

Branford Town Hall is located at 1019 Main Street in Branford, Connecticut and is part of Branford Center. Construction The Branford Town Hall was built in 1857 in the Greek Revival style and is attributed to Henry Austin. It has stuccoed exterior walls, and the building has received two renovations, the first of which was a columned front portico in the early 20th century and a rear addition in the late 20th century. Early history Branford was founded in 1644 as part of the New Haven Colony. The town's growth in the 19th century prompted the need for this Town Hall and Court House. References
Southington Public Library

The Southington Public Library is the public library serving Southington, Connecticut. It is located at 255 Main Street in a modern facility erected in 1974. Its first building, constructed in 1902 and located at 239 Main Street, now houses the Southington Historical Center. That building, a fine local example of Classical Revival architecture, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. Library history Southington's first library was organized in 1797, and was a private subscription library that had failed by 1847. Other small circulating libraries were privately maintained in the mid-19th century, but a push for a public library did not begin until the 1890s. The town authorized a library in 1896, and it soon amassed a collection of 1,300 books, which were housed in the town hall's courtroom. With the need for a permanent home evident, Lucius V. Walkley, owner of the local Pultz & Walkley Company, offered a challenge grant of $5,000, to be granted if other donors could raise the same amount. This goal was soon met, and the south-facing element of the historic building was completed in 1902 to a design by George Wilson Potter Sr. of New York City. Emma Bradley Yeomans Newell, another entrepreneur, left a bequest upon her death in 1917 for an addition to the library, which was constructed in 1930. In 1974 the present library building was constructed across Meriden Avenue, and the Southington Historical Society took over control of the original library building. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. Historic building architecture The historic building is located at the northeast corner of Main Street and Meriden Avenue, at the southern end of downtown Southington. It is a single-story masonry structure, built in a Classical Revival style with glazed terra cotta brick and granite and an original capacity for 6,000 books. It consists of two sections, each covered by a low-pitch hip roof. Each section presents a facade, one to Meriden Avenue and the other to Main Street. The Meriden Avenue facade is more elaborate, with a projecting gabled vestibule, which houses the main entrance recessed under a gabled pediment with flanking pilasters. The Main Street entrance is of similar style, but is less detailed and does not project as far forward. Southington Historical Society The Southington Historical Society is located in the Southington Historical Center. The Society preserves the history of the town and the surrounding area, including the stewardship for the historic South End Schoolhouse and the West Street Schoolhouse. The Society hosts exhibits, lectures, programs and fundraisers. Displays include photos, area sports and school mementos, industry and business items, and military artifacts. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Southington, Connecticut References External links Southington Historical Society website Southington Library and Museum
Gay City State Park

Gay City State Park umfasst das Gebiet des verlassenen, gleichnamigen Mühlendorfes aus dem 18. Jahrhundert. Der Park liegt auf dem Gebiet der Gemeinde Hebron, Connecticut. Die Überreste der ursprünglichen Gay City sind Wassergräben, Fundamente von Häusern und Steinmauern. Geographie Der Park liegt an der Route 85, an der Grenze zur Gemeinde Bolton. Die 635 ha (1569 acre) sind dicht bewaldet und locken durch die aufgestauten Teiche, Bäche und Sumpfgebiete viele Wasservögel an. Weil der Park an den Meshomasic State Forest grenzt, ist er ein wichtiger Rückzugsort für viele Wildtiere. Der Blackledge River ist das wichtigste Gewässer des Parks. Geschichte Der Name "Gay City" stammt von dem alten Mühldorf, das auf dem Parkgebiet gelegen war. Dieses wurde nach der Familie Gay benannt. Der Ort wurde 1796 durch Elijah Andrus besiedelt, der Anführer einer Sekte war. Unter seinem Nachfolger Rev. Henry P. Sumner wuchs der Ort zu einem Dorf mit ca. 25 Familien an, von denen die meisten zur Familie Gay gehörten. Sie sonderten sich von anderen Menschen ab. Errichtet wurde eine Sägemühle am Blackledge River und eine Wollmühle, die bis zum Krieg von 1812 recht erfolgreich arbeitete. 1830 brannte sie bis auf die Grundmauern nieder, was eine Abwanderung der Familien auslöste. Danach erlebte das Dorf noch einmal einen Aufschwung, als eine Papiermühle gebaut wurde, die aber nach dem Sezessionskrieg niederbrannte. Infolgedessen wurde das Dorf aufgegeben. In lokalen Legenden wird behauptet, dass das Gebiet von Spukerscheinungen heimgesucht wird. Freizeitmöglichkeiten Freizeitmöglichkeiten umfassen Angeln und Schwimmen an einem großen Teich, der von Lifeguards überwacht wird. Dort befinden sich auch eine Reihe von Picknick-Tischen. Darüber hinaus gibt es Gelegenheiten zu Wandern, Mountainbike zu fahren, zu Reiten oder zum Skilaufen. Ein Weg verbindet das Gebiet von Gay City mit dem Blackledge Falls Park in Glastonbury. Weitere Routen führen durch den Meshomasic State Forest zur Birch Mountain Road in Glastonbury, wo es Anschlussmöglichkeiten zum Wanderwegsystem des Case Mountain gibt. Darüber hinaus gibt es ein Jugend-Camping-Gelände. Siehe auch State Parks in Connecticut Weblinks Gay City State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Gay City State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Einzelnachweise
Gay City State Park

Gay City State Park is a public recreation area on the Blackledge River in the towns of Hebron and Bolton, Connecticut. The state park occupies 1,569 acres (635 ha) bordering Meshomasic State Forest and is accessible from State Route 85. In addition to its deep forest, millpond, and marshland, the park bears trace remnants (foundations, stone walls, and ditches) of the mill town that occupied the site for most of the 19th century. The park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. History The isolated hollow on the Blackledge River was first settled by religious leader Elijah Andrus and his followers in 1796. A succession of ill-fated mills marked the town's history—the first built around 1800 and the last burning down in 1879. Village history has also been burdened with tales of community tensions caused by the free use of alcohol during twice weekly religious services and of grisly murders gone unpunished. Following construction of a sawmill and wool mill, the village became known as Factory Hollow and grew to about 25 families, many of whom bore the surname Gay. The wool mill's commercial success ended with the War of 1812; the mill burned down in 1830. A paper mill revived the village's fortunes but it too fell victim to fire, leading to the village's ultimate demise. The property was sold to the state by one of the town's last descendants in 1943, at which time the name Gay City was bestowed on the site. A year later the land became a state park, then entered the official roles as Connecticut's 54th state park, with 680 acres, in 1946. Activities and amenities The park offers pond fishing and swimming, picnicking, and a youth campground. The park's trail system, which is used for hiking and cycling, includes a five-mile trail that tours the entire park. Trails also connect Gay City to Blackledge Falls in Glastonbury and through the surrounding Meshomasic State Forest to Birch Mountain Road in Glastonbury where the Case Mountain trail system can be accessed. References External links Gay City State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Gay City State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve

Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve (auch: Pierrepont State Park) ist State Park auf dem Gebiet von Ridgefield. Geschichte Das Gebiet ist geschichtlich interessant, weil der General David Wooster während des Amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitskrieges seine Truppen auf der Old Barlow Mountain Road führte. John Barlows Schmiede gab dem Weg seinen Namen. Darüber hinaus sind noch Fundamente des Scott Houseaus den 1720er Jahren an der Bootsrampe sichtbar. Die Steinmauern und Zäune wurden von der Familie Scott angelegt, als sie auf dem Land ihre Farm betrieben. Seth Low Pierrepont, ein Millionär und ehemaliger Diplomat, hatte in den 1930er Jahren das Land von der Familie Scott erworben und überließ es der Connecticut State Park and Forest Commission bei seinem Tod 1956. Wanderwege, Freizeitmöglichkeiten Der Park hat fünf verschiedene Wanderwege. Einer davon ist ein Rundweg um das Südende von Lake Naraneka (Pierrepont Pond). Von der Spitze des Barlow Mountain bietet sich eine Aussicht auf Pierrepont Lake, die Hügel von Redding und bei gutem Wetter bis zum Long Island Sound. Bootfahren ist nur mit unmotorisierten Booten auf dem Lake Naraneka erlaubt. Angeln ist gemäß den Richtlinien des State of Connecticut Board of Fisheries and Game erlaubt. Siehe auch State Parks in Connecticut Weblinks Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Pierrepont State Park Trail Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Pierrepont State Park Trail Map Town of Ridgefield Einzelnachweise
Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve

Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve (also called Pierrepont State Park) is a public recreation area covering 305 acres (123 ha) in the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut. The state park offers opportunities for hiking, fishing, and boating. History General Wooster led his troops down Old Barlow Mountain Road during the Revolutionary War. John Barlow's blacksmith shop was located here. An old foundation of the Scott House dating from the 1720s can be seen at the boat launch area. The stone walls and enclosures in the park were built by the Scott family when they farmed the land. Diplomat Seth Low Pierrepont purchased the land from the Scott family in the 1930s, improving the property by having a dam built at an "impassable swamp" and creating Lake Naraneka. He bequeathed a portion of his estate, including the south and eastern shores of the lake, to the state upon his death in 1956. The opposite shore of the lake was sold to developers by his widow. Activities and amenities The park's five blazed trails include one around the south end of Lake Naraneka (Pierrepont Pond). The park's main trail is the white trail, which goes along Pierrepont Lake from the parking lot, ascends to the highest point in the park, and then descends to a minor entrance. Hiking is easy around the lake, but moderate, with steep sections everywhere else. The top of Barlow Mountain offers views of Pierrepont Lake, Redding hills, and on rare occasions, Long Island Sound. The park offers picnicking facilities, fishing, and a launch for non-motorized boating on 38-acre (15 ha) Lake Naraneka. Non-motorized mountain biking is permitted by DEEP on trails in Seth Low Pierrepont State Park The following is from the 2019 Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) map: "The trails at Seth Low Pierrepont State Park are non-motorized multi-use only." References External links Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Seth Low Pierrepont State Park 2/2019 Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Spaulding Pond

Der Spaulding Pond ist ein Stausee am Fluss Yantic im Mohegan Park in der Stadt Norwich in Connecticut, USA. Am 6. März 1963 brach der Staudamm und verursachte eine Flutwelle, bei der 6 Menschen ums Leben kamen und ein Sachschaden von 6 Mio. Dollar entstand. Auslöser des Unglücks, das in der Nacht geschah, war ein Riss im Erddamm. Die Flutwelle („Great Flood of Norwich“), die auch massive Eisschollen enthielt, überschwemmte im Geschäftsviertel der Stadt Häuser, Straßen und Autos und ließ eine Mühle zusammenbrechen. Der Damm wurde leicht verschoben wieder aufgebaut. Vom alten Damm sind am südlichen Seeufer noch Überreste zu sehen. Siehe auch Liste von Stauanlagenunfällen Weblinks Spaulding Pond. In: Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior; abgerufen im 1. Januar 1 (englisch). A Visit to Mohegan Park Things to do in Norwich Recent Dam Failures in CT Youtube: Norwich Flood of 1963 Bill Stanley, Jr: United Way needs your generosity more than ever
Dennis Hill State Park

Dennis Hill State Park (auch: Lichfield Hills State Park) ist ein State Park im US-Bundesstaat Connecticut auf dem Gebiet der Gemeinde Norfolk. Er bietet Möglichkeiten zum Wandern, Picknicken und eine großartige Aussicht über drei Staaten. Das Gebiet gehörte Dr. Frederick Shepard Dennis, der es 1935 dem Staat schenkte. Der felsige Untergrund besteht vor allem aus Gneis. Die letzte Eiszeit hat in dem harten Gestein viele Spuren hinterlassen. Die höchste Erhebung steigt auf 494 m über dem Meer an. Der nächstgelegene größere Fluss ist der Mad River im Norden und Westen. Nach Norden schließt sich der Hillside Gardens an. Siehe auch State Parks in Connecticut Weblinks Dennis Hill State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Einzelnachweise
Dennis Hill State Park

Dennis Hill State Park is a public recreation area located in the town of Norfolk, Connecticut, that was once the estate of Dr. Frederick Shepard Dennis. The state park offers hiking, picnicking, and scenic views. It is administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Features The park is located in southern Norfolk, with its main access road off Connecticut Route 272. The road provides access to a picnic area, and a parking area further up the hill, from which there is access to hiking trails and the summit road. Dennis Hill stands at an elevation of 1,627 feet (496 m). The cleared summit area provides expansive views of the surrounding hills, and includes small pavilions and a large bungalow-style structure. The bungalow, originally called the Tamarack Lodge Bungalow, is a stone building with a standing seam metal roof. Originally built as a summer lodge providing residential space, its interior has largely been stripped of original features and its windows have been removed. The loft areas on the upper level surrounding the main room were probably intended as sleeping space. The building, a significant example of local summer estate architecture, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. History The 240 acres (97 ha) that make up Dennis Hill State Park were once the estate of Frederic S. Dennis (1850-1934). Dennis was a successful New York City doctor who summered in Norfolk for many years. He called his estate "Tamarac," and in 1908 retained architect Alfredo S.G. Taylor to design the bungalow at the summit of Dennis Hill. Here he hosted numerous luminaries of the day, including steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, President William Howard Taft, and conductor Walter Damrosch. Dennis gifted his estate to the state in 1935. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Litchfield County, Connecticut References External links Dennis Hill State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Dennis Hill State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Regional School District 16 (Connecticut)

Regional School District 16 is a school district made up of the towns of Beacon Falls and Prospect in New Haven County, Connecticut. It is currently run by Superintendent of Schools Michael Yamin. History In 2014, the district rolled out plans for a three-part construction project that would take place over the following years: renovations to Laurel Ledge, a new elementary school for Prospect students, and a new district office. At the closing of the 2014–2015 school year, construction of Prospect Elementary School was completed. Algonquin School, which previously held students grades K-3, was demolished shortly afterwards, with a new district office built on site. Beginning with the 2016–2017 school year, the district rolled out plans for a 1:1 initiative, which allocates a Chromebook to every student at Woodland Regional High School. Prospect BoE Members Mr. Robert Hiscox - BOE Chair (2013-2017)Member: Personnel and Negotiations Committee Ms. Daisy Laone (2015-2019) Member: Wellness Committee, Professional Development Committee, Curriculum Committee, Technology Committee Mr. Nazih Noujaim (2013-2017) Chair: Technology Committee Member: Facilities and Transportation Committee, Policy Committee Ms. Roxann Vaillancourt (2015-2019) Chair:Public Communications Committee, Policy Committee Member: Curriculum Committee, Beacon Falls BoE Members Mrs. Priscilla Cretella BOE Vice-Chair (2015-2019) Chair: Personnel and Negotiations Committee Member: Facilities and Transportation Committee, Public Communications Committee Mrs. Christine Arnold (2013-2017) Chair:Recognition Committee Member: Personnel and NegotiationsCommittee, Policy Committee Mr. Erik Dey (2017-2021) Chair: Curriculum Committee Member: Technology Committee, Professional Development Committee Mr. David Rybinski (2015-2019) Chair: Facilities and Transportation Committee, Public Communications Committee Schools Laurel Ledge Elementary School Prospect Elementary School Long River Middle School Woodland Regional High School Former Schools Algonquin School Community School References External links Official website