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Stamford Center for the Arts

The Palace Theatre in downtown Stamford, Connecticut, United States, comprises two facilities on Atlantic Street: the restored Palace Theatre, and the Rich Forum, both within four blocks of each other: Performance and other facilities Palace Theatre at 61 Atlantic, with 1,580 seats, was originally a Thomas W. Lamb designed vaudeville house, which opened in 1927. It was restored and re-opened in 1983 for live theatre, concerts and art exhibitions. A recently completed multi-phase improvement project has provided the Palace Theatre with an enlarged stage, new dressing rooms, new technical-support facilities, and improved services. Rich Forum opened in 1992 at 307 Atlantic. It includes: Truglia Theatre, a conventional proscenium theatre with 757 seats. Leonhardt Studio, a black box theatre, for more intimate performance events. Mercede Promenade, the main lobby and reception area. Rossi Salon on the upper level has a panoramic view of downtown Stamford. Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Gallery overlooks the Mercede Promenade. The Rich Forum is alternately branded as the Stamford Media Center, with operational control held by NBCUniversal, which uses state tax credits to tape The Steve Wilkos Show and Karamo, along with Maury, Jerry Springer, Judge Jerry, Crazy Talk and the American Trisha Goddard Show in the past. Both the Rich Forum and Palace Theatre seasons include performances by Connecticut Grand Opera and Orchestra, Stamford Symphony Orchestra, New England Lyric Operetta, Ballet School of Stamford, Young Artist Philharmonic, Lumina String Quartet, Zig Zag Ballet, and The Perry Players. The theaters have presented such performers as Lily Tomlin, Peter, Paul & Mary, Tom Jones, B.B. King, Carrot Top, Harry Belafonte, Ray Charles, Liza Minnelli, Kathy Griffin, Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax, Yo-Yo Ma, Isaac Stern, Willie Nelson, Tony Bennett and Judy Collins. Television studios In March 2009, it was announced that Jerry Springer, Maury and The Steve Wilkos Show would be broadcast from the Rich Forum complex. The state of Connecticut promised a 30% production-tax credit on annual activity, and a 20% tax credit on infrastructure costs exceeding $1 million. The state also promised to make $3 million in local infrastructure improvements. The Trisha Goddard Show filmed here from 2012 to 2014. Crazy Talk began production in 2015 and ended in 2016. The Jerry Springer Show ended production in 2018. Jerry Springer's court show, Judge Jerry began production in 2019. Judge Jerry and Maury both ended production in 2022. Karamo began production later that year. NBCUniversal plans to vacate the facility at the end of 2026 after announcing the cancellation of The Steve Wilkos Show and Karamo in March as part of their decision to end production of their first-run syndicated programs altogether. See also Arts and culture in Stamford, Connecticut List of concert halls External links Palace Official Webpage NBCUniversal Stamford Media Center Official Webpage References
Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Stamford Museum & Nature Center je muzeum umění, přírody, historie a zemědělských věd asi 12 km severně od Stamfordu v americkém státě Connecticut. Rozkládá se na lesní ploše přibližně 48 hektarů a začíná necelý jeden kilometr severně od Merritt Parkway. Muzeum bylo otevřeno v roce 1936 v centru Stamfordu. Původní sbírka sestávala z komunitních darů v podobě ptáků, můr, motýlů a dalších. Později došlo k několika přestěhováním, až se v roce 1955 usídlilo na současném místě. Odkazy Reference V tomto článku byl použit překlad textu z článku Stamford Museum & Nature Center na anglické Wikipedii. Externí odkazy Obrázky, zvuky či videa k tématu Stamford Museum & Nature Center na Wikimedia Commons Oficiální stránky
Stamford Transportation Center

Stamford Transportation Center (ou Stewart B. McKinney Transportation Center) est une gare ferroviaire des États-Unis, située sur le territoire de la ville de Stamford dans l'État du Connecticut. La gare possède un Code AITA: ZTF grâce au partenariat entre United Airlines et Amtrak. Situation ferroviaire Histoire Elle a été construite en 1987. Service des voyageurs Accueil Desserte Elle est desservie par des liaisons longue-distance Amtrak : l'Acela: train à grande-vitesse Boston (Massachusetts) - Washington (District of Columbia) le Northeast Regional: Boston (Massachusetts) - Newport News (Virginie) le Vermonter: St. Albans (Vermont) - Washington (District of Columbia) Deux autres services plus régionaux: le ConnDot: Shore Line East le Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line New Canaan Branch Danbury Branch Notes et références Voir aussi Article connexe Liste des gares d'Amtrak Lien externe (en) Stamford, CT (STM) Portail du chemin de fer en Amérique du Nord Portail du Connecticut
Staples High School

Staples High School is a public high school in Westport, Connecticut, United States. It is named after Horace Staples, who founded the school on April 26, 1884. Westport is one of eight school districts in District Reference Group A (along with Darien, Easton, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, and Wilton). Campus The school was first located at Riverside Avenue in a three-level red brick building. In 1958 Staples High School moved to a 9-acre (3.6 ha) campus at 70 North Avenue. As of 2020, the neighborhood around the high school is known as the Staples census-designated place. History Seeing the "town's lack of progress in education," Horace Staples, a wealthy businessman with interests in shipping, hardware sales, and banking, founded Staples High School. Initially Staples intended to fund the school via an interest left in his will; however, that interest became known while he was still alive, and led to the school's foundation being laid in 1884. On April 24, 1884, businesses closed early in Westport to celebrate the dedication of Staples High School. Connecticut Governor Thomas M. Waller attended the opening. In the first year of operation, commencing in the fall of 1884, Staples High School had 60 of the 807 students attending schools in Westport. On June 24, 1887, Staples High School conferred its first high school diplomas to six female students who comprised its first graduating class. In 1909, the town of Westport accepted control of Staples High School from the Horace Staples estate. From 1966 to 1969, Staples attracted some of the biggest names in music to perform in concert. The Animals, Cream, the Yardbirds, the Young Rascals, Sly and the Family Stone and Louis Armstrong to name a few. A short documentary was produced in 2017. Activities Inklings The school newspaper, Inklings, has won the Columbia Scholastic Press Association gold medal every year since 2000 (in addition to a silver medal in 1999). The paper has also received the rank of First Place with "Special Honors" from the American Scholastic Press Association since 2001 and has been dubbed "the best school paper in the state" by the Hartford Courant. Notable alumni Lynsey Addario, photojournalist Britt Baron, actress Ben Casparius, Major League Baseball pitcher Marilyn Briggs (1970), professionally known as Marilyn Chambers, model and adult film actress Kevin Conroy, actor John DiBartolomeo, American-Israeli basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Cynthia Gibb, actress Luke Greenfield, director Will Haskell, Connecticut State Senator Win Headley, American football player Tyler Hicks, photojournalist Stew Leonard Jr., President and CEO of Stew Leonard's Paul Lieberstein, screenwriter, actor and producer Mariangela Lisanti, theoretical physicist Christopher Lloyd (1957), Emmy Award winning actor Pamela Sue Martin, actress Mike Noonan, soccer coach Justin Paul, of the team Pasek and Paul, is a Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist. Harry Rodrigues, record producer Jane Yolen, children's book author References External links Official website
Starr Mill Road Bridge

The Starr Mill Road Bridge is a historic bridge in Middletown, Connecticut. It is a single span Warren through truss bridge, spanning the Coginchaug River near the Starr Mill complex on the west bank of the river. Built in 1927 by the Berlin Construction Company, it is one of a shrinking number of period metal truss bridges in the state. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. It is closed to all forms of passage. Description and history The Starr Mill Road Bridge is located in western Middletown, spanning the Coginchaug River just below (east of) the Starr Mill dam. It is accessible via Middlefield Road (Connecticut Route 157) on the south, and Beverly Heights, the mill access road, on the north. The bridge is 46 feet (14 m) long with a roadway 14 feet (4.3 m) wide, and stands about 12 feet (3.7 m) above the river on concrete abutments, which were poured over rubble abutments of earlier bridges. The bridge deck and structure are in deteriorating condition. The bridge was built by the city in 1927, as a part of a bridge-building program in the outer portions of the city. The bridge was constructed by the Berlin Construction Company, one of Connecticut's leading bridge makers of the early 20th century. The company was created by principals of the Berlin Iron Bridge Company after that company was merged into the American Bridge Company, and continued to be a major regional supplier of bridge trusses until they were broadly supplanted in road engineering practices by steel girder bridges. The bridge has an unusual combination of riveted and bolted joints, an indication of the difficulty of performing riveting in the field. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Middlesex County, Connecticut List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Connecticut References External links Starr Mill Road Bridge
Stepney Cemetery

Stepney Cemetery is an old cemetery in Monroe, Connecticut, United States, located in the village of Stepney. It was established next to the Stepney Green in 1794. Many of the area's earliest settlers are buried in the cemetery; the oldest headstone belongs to Nathaniel W. Knapp (died 1787). The cemetery is also known as Birdsey's Plain Cemetery or Beardsley Plain Cemetery. Next to the cemetery is Our Lady of The Rosary Chapel. Ed and Lorraine Warren are buried in this cemetery. Alleged haunting Ed and Lorraine Warren believed that the cemetery was haunted by a "White Lady ghost". References
Cimetière de Stepney

Le cimetière de Stepney, en anglais Stepney Cemetery, est un cimetière datant de la fin du XVIIIe siècle, situé à Monroe dans le Connecticut, aux États-Unis. Présentation Le cimetière de Stepney est situé au 25 Pepper Street, Upper Stepney, à Monroe dans le Connecticut. D'une surface de 1,2 ha, il a été construit sur un terrain donné par le couple Noah et James Burr Jr. en 1794. La tombe la plus ancienne encore visible est celle de Nathaniel W. Knapp, datant de 1797. Il est traversé par une seule allée en forme de U. Près de 1 400 personnes y sont enterrées. Parmi les personnalités qui y sont inhumées, diverses personnes sont liées à l'histoire de la ville et sa région : des colons ayant participé à la fondation de la commune, des soldats vétérans de plusieurs guerres (guerre d'indépendance des États-Unis (1775-1783), guerre anglo-américaine de 1812, guerre de Sécession (1861-1865), Première et Seconde guerre mondiale, Corée (1950-1953) et Vietnam (1955-1975)). Par son histoire, le cimetière fait partie d'un Heritage trail, un sentier patrimoine de la commune. Le cimetière est également nommé Birdsey's Plain Cemetery ou Beardsley Plain Cemetery. À côté du cimetière, au 15 Pepper Street, se trouve la Chapelle de Notre-Dame du Rosaire. Elle est connue pour être le lieu ayant accueilli le plus d'exorcismes aux États-Unis. Personnalités inhumées dans le cimetière Ed Warren et Lorraine Warren, couple d'écrivains spécialisés dans les sciences occultes. Légende Le cimetière serait hanté par une Dame blanche. La légende est citée depuis les années 1940. Notes et références Liens externes Ressource relative à la géographie : Geographic Names Information System Portail de la mort Portail du Connecticut
Stepping Stones Museum for Children

The Stepping Stones Museum for Children is a hands-on museum specifically designed for children aged 10 and under. It is situated at 303 West Avenue within the Central district of Norwalk, Connecticut. It features various interactive exhibit areas, including a theater, a broadcast studio, and a high-definition screen. Within the entrance lobby stands the ColorCoaster, a kinetic sculpture spanning 27 feet (8.2 m), made by the artist George Rhoads. In the museum's surroundings is a garden with three kinetic energy sculptures. These sculptures, conceived by Beinfield Architecture, harness local sources of solar, wind, and water energy. History Stepping Stones Museum for Children was established in 2000 under the guidance of Gigi Priebe. In its inaugural decade of operation, the museum garnered two million visits. In 2010, the museum underwent an extensive renovation project with a budget of $17 million. This undertaking necessitated the closure of Stepping Stones for roughly three months, culminating in a "grand reopening" on November 20, 2010. This initiative facilitated the expansion of the museum's interior space by approximately 22,000 square feet (2,000 m2), effectively doubling the facility's available indoor area. The redesign, a brainchild of Beinfield Architecture, not only magnified the museum's physical dimensions but also cultivated a naturally efficient workspace that was aligned with principles of sustainable energy. The endeavor was characterized by the integration of recycled materials procured from local sources. A notable aspect of the expansion encompassed the construction of a forty-foot screen multi-media theater and communication facility. Additionally, an internal telescope was incorporated to facilitate the observation of plant and animal life atop the facility's roof. See also The Children's Museum Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut Connecticut Children's Museum Connecticut Science Center Discovery Museum and Planetarium Eli Whitney Museum List of museums in Connecticut Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk References
Stevenson Dam Hydroelectric Plant

The Stevenson Dam Hydroelectric Plant is a hydroelectric power plant located on the Housatonic River at the boundary between the towns of Monroe and Oxford, Connecticut. The Connecticut Light and Power Company began construction in 1917 (completed 1919) and FirstLight Power has since gained ownership. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 and is considered to have high hazard potential by the National Inventory of Dams. The site includes three contributing structures: the Stevenson Dam, the Stevenson Dam Bridge, and the Stevenson Powerhouse. The Stevenson Dam Bridge, a reinforced concrete bridge that is integral with the dam, carries Route 34 across the river, making it unique among period dams in the eastern United States. The Stevenson Powerhouse is a 160 ft by 80 ft building rising 131 ft in height. Its exterior includes "massive" pilasters. The hydroelectric plant began producing electricity in 1919 with 3 turbine/generator units, for a total of 19 MW. A fourth unit of 12 MW was added in 1936 and, with improvements over the years, the plant now produces a total of 28.9 MW of power. Bedrock characteristics required the powerhouse to be built on the Monroe side of the dam and it remains Monroe's biggest single-site taxpayer. The plant was covered in a Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) study, record CT-183. Completion of the dam impounded the Housatonic River and created what came to be Lake Zoar, a lake with 27 miles of shoreline, and covering an area named "Pleasantvale" or "Pleasant Vale", which had been part of Oxford and Stevenson. The Stevenson plant was developed by the Rocky River Power Company, founded in 1905 by J. Henry Roraback to produce hydroelectric power on a tributary of the Housatonic, with operating rights expanding to the entire Housatonic watershed in 1909. Roraback's company was a predecessor to the Connecticut Light and Power Company, now part of Eversource. The dam was the first high dam on the river. The project was designed by Birkinbine Engineering Office, Charles T. Main Associates of Boston, Massachusetts, and J.A.P Crisfield Co., and was built by C. W. Blakeslee Co., a local contractor. A work camp, Camp Crisfield, was developed around the 800 men employed to work the site day and night, including a church, carpentry shops, and hospital. An urban legend exists that asserts a worker fell into the cement as it was being poured and was never heard from again. This originates from a worker who signed in one day, and then never signed off. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Fairfield County, Connecticut National Register of Historic Places listings in New Haven County, Connecticut List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Connecticut Collection of photos of the Stevenson Dam under construction by Oxford Past References
Stillwater Pond State Park

Stillwater Pond State Park ist ein State Park im US-Bundesstaat Connecticut auf dem Gebiet der Gemeinde Torrington. Die Hauptattraktion ist der Stillwater Pond mit einer Fläche von 100 acre (40,5 ha), auf dem Bootfahren und Angeln erlaubt sind. Am See befindet sich eine gepflasterte Bootsrampe. Vor allem im Herbst ist der See ein beliebtes Ziel wegen der beeindruckenden Herbstfärbung der Wälder. Geographie Der Stillwater Pond ist ein Stausee am Oberlauf des Naugatuck River. Der West Branch Naugatuck River wird durch den Marshal Lake Brook und den Drake Pond Brook sowie weitere kleine Bäche gespeist. Ein weiterer Stauteich (Brass Mill Dam) findet sich am Ostrand des Schutzgebiets. In nächster Nähe liegen der John A. Minetto State Park (etwa 1 km nördlich) und der Sunnybrook State Park (ca. 100 m östlich). Siehe auch State Parks in Connecticut Einzelnachweise Weblinks Stillwater Pond State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Stillwater Pond State Park

Stillwater Pond State Park is a public recreation area covering 226 acres (91 ha) in the town of Torrington, Connecticut. The state park surrounds Stillwater Pond, a 100-acre (40 ha) impoundment on the West Branch Naugatuck River. Fishing, boating, and a paved boat ramp are offered. References External links Other State Parks and Forests Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Stoddard Hill State Park

Stoddard Hill State Park ist ein State Park im US-Bundesstaat Connecticut auf dem Gebiet der Gemeinde Ledyard, am Ästuar des Thames River. Geographie Der Park liegt etwa 5 mi (8 km) südlich von Norwich und bedeckt 55 acres (22 ha) land. Er ist aufgeteilt auf 2 Flächen, von denen vor allem die größere, nördlich gelegene Fläche genutzt wird. Dort bildet der Billings Avery Brook einen kleinen Hafen, der durch eine Bootsrampe zugänglich ist. Das weiter südlich gelegene Uferstück ist eine Reservat. Der Stoddard Hill mit 186 ft (56 m) über dem Meer diente früher Indianern als Beobachtungspunkt. An den Gneis-Blöcken gibt es verschiedene Kletterrouten. Ein kleiner Friedhof, auf dem Mitglieder der Stoddard-Familie beigesetzt sind, findet sich auf dem Gelände. Geschichte Ursprünglich gehörte das Land der Familie Stoddard. 1954 wurde es mit Geldern aus dem Nachlass von George Dudley Seymour erworben und zum State Park deklariert. In den Zeiten von Stammeskriegen und der Landnahme der europäischen Siedler diente der Hügel als Beobachtungspunkt für die ansässigen Indianer. Freizeitaktivitäten Im Ästuar des Parks gibt es Möglichkeiten zum Bootfahren und Angeln. Wanderwege führen zum Gipfel des Hügels, wo es an den Gneissfelsen einige Kletterrouten gibt. Siehe auch State Parks in Connecticut Weblinks the day ohranger.com Stoddard Hill State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Stoddard Hill State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Einzelnachweise
Stoddard Hill State Park

Stoddard Hill State Park is a public recreation area located on the eastern shore of the Thames River, about five miles (8.0 km) south of Norwich, in the town of Ledyard, Connecticut. The state park covers 55 acres and offers facilities for boating, fishing, and hiking. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. History The park was donated to the state in 1954. It is one of several Connecticut state parks that were acquired with funds bequeathed by George Dudley Seymour for the purpose of purchasing recreational areas for public use. Activities and amenities The park includes a five-acre tidal estuary with ramp for car-top boating. A trail leads to the top of a 183-foot (56 m) hill that was used by Native Americans as a lookout. References External links Stoddard Hill State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Stoddard Hill State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Stonington Harbor Light

The Stonington Harbor Light is a historic lighthouse built in 1840 and located on the east side of Stonington Harbor in the Borough of Stonington, Connecticut. It is a well-preserved example of a mid-19th century stone lighthouse. The light was taken out of service in 1889 and the building has served as a museum for the Stonington Historical Society since 1925. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Description and history The Stonington Harbor Light is located at the southern end of Stonington Point, marking the eastern side of Stonington Harbor. The light station consists of the tower and keeper's house; both are built out of large granite blocks, and the keeper's house has a wood-framed ell attached. The tower is an octagonal stone structure 35 feet (11 m) in height and 10 feet (3.0 m) in diameter, with a circular glass lantern house on top. The house is 1½ stories and about 30 feet (9.1 m) square. The federal government built a lighthouse on Windmill Point in Stonington Harbor in 1823; it was housed in a small granite lighthouse and was known by the same name. However, erosion led to its being torn down and its materials reused in the construction of this lighthouse. The light was originally lit by an oil lamp and broadcast by eight parabolic reflectors. This technology was already obsolete at the time of the lighthouse's construction, and it was replaced by a sixth-order Fresnel lens in 1856. In the 1880s, the Stonington Breakwater Light was constructed farther out in the harbor, and the Stonington Harbor Light was decommissioned in 1889. The site is now the home of the Stonington Historical Society which uses the building as The Old Lighthouse Museum. Holdings in the museum document the area's long and distinguished cultural and nautical history, and exhibits include the 1856 Fresnel lens. Head keepers See also List of lighthouses in Connecticut List of lighthouses in the United States National Register of Historic Places listings in New London County, Connecticut References Crompton, Samuel Willard. "The Lighthouse Book." Barnes and Noble Books, New York, 1999. ISBN 0-7607-1135-6. External links lighthouse.cc: Stonington Harbor Light Light lighthousefriends.com: Inventory of Historic Light Stations Old Lighthouse Museum - Stonington Historical Society