The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-11
CONTRIBUTED BY A
CITIZEN OF STRATFORD
Stanford. CT. Man

Stratford CT, May IL, 1911.
Matters for the Public Improve
ment Committee of the Stratford
Board of Trade to take up for the
advancement and profit to the town.
This committee having been wisely
selected from some of our foremost
and progressive citizens, no doubt
feel the responsibility of the position
resting upon them, and should for the
success Of the Board of Trade, and
the progress of the town, have some
thing good to present at every regu-
lar meeting. AS this is a growing
community, and its requirements are
becoming greater all the time, /
would suggest that this fommittee
make a tour of the town anu not con-
fine their observation to the Center
alone. as we have many of those little
triangular beauty spots spoken Of
by Mr.. Conine at the last meeting.
"First-I would take trip up Mich
OILS Avenue and note the conditions
in the territory where that enterpris-
ing and progressive body of citizens
are winning distinction for themselves
and the community, by maintaining a
f1ourishing organization known as the
Taxpayers Club.
After viewing this locality and
perceiving all it's beauty, / would adj
wise that you run over to West STRAIT
ford, part of which is called Hollis
Ter l10lSHlS, anu see WIldl Cdu UG uOu0
in this district in the line of i'm
provements. Note how fast it is grow
ing, note the beautiful homes now
standing on spots where formerly
nothing but skunk cabbage grew.
They have no organization as yet, but
have plenty Of individual civic pride,
when merged together no doubt will
make a handsome showing
when you have given this section
a thorough inspection, and after TAX
ing a good look at that valuable as
set for .taxible purposes, The Smith
Silver Co., retrace. your steps over
Bruce Avenue, this extreme western
street, make a mental calculation on
what a small part Of the twelve thou
sand dollar appropriation for this pro-
posed new street could be used to adj
vantage on this avenue and make it
what it should be.
NOW you have arrived on Barnum
Avenue, that beautiful 45-foot drive
way not yet complete, but will be
soon, and as you pass up the incline
on your way home just think how
nice it would be if the property own
ers along the line would cut down the
embankment, and fill up the hollows
making place for walk at some flu
ture time, and it is presumed that
they would do so. if they knew just
where the fence line was. You now
have arrived at the Franklin School,
that institution of learning that will
stand forever as a monument to the
generosity of the people of Stratford,
and for which, those who receive it's
benefit will ever cherish a, grateful
feeling. You now have arrived at the
summit. To the right you will notice
a large sign with the name Franklin
Hill thereon. From this point you
can observe the beautiful scenery on
" obscured to the north by the reg
ulation billboard. with all its glaring
colors and bold letters, advertising ev-
erything from Turkish cigarettes to
syrup of squills.
''You will now pass down the old
Boston Post Road. Note it's great
width, and also it's very narrow drive
way. Be careful if you are driving
to keep in the middle of the roadway,
if you don't you may get upset If
you meet another team stop. Wait
till it goes by. On this street. you
will notice one of the old Franklin
Mile Stones with it's crude letters and
figures, telling the traveller that it is
Is miles to New Haven. Notice the
beautiful row OF shade trees that line
its border. / feel sure you will say
that this street deserves better treat-d