Category: History
02
Apr
Daddy Yankee Division
by Kerri Ana Provost
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This life-sized statue of Clarence Ransom Edwards can be viewed on the western State Capitol grounds. Edwards, reportedly dubbed “Daddy” by his soldiers, served as...
29
Mar
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Beyond Home
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Actually, it’s not hard to enjoy nature and be alone. But, you have to be open to experiences that are not pre-packaged. Tip 1: Get away...
18
Feb
Zion Hill Stories
by Kerri Ana Provost
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From the Hartford Daily Courant, 13 June 1862: “The cemeteries of Hartford are numerous, and each possesses peculiar features. First in time is the old...
17
Feb
Freedom Trail
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Hartford currently has 18 sites on Connecticut’s Freedom Trail. One of these is the Old North Cemetery.
15
Feb
A Few Bricks
by Kerri Ana Provost
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It cost the New York & Hartford Housewrecking Company $400 in 1941 to knock down the two-story building that stood in place of what is...
14
Feb
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50 Ways to Love Your City: The 2020 Edition
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Adaptive reuse of industrial buildings, including and especially the Swift Factory on Love Lane which is community-centered and kind of a big deal. Viewing the...
08
Feb
Flood Level
by Kerri Ana Provost
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I have walked by this building hundreds of times. I’ve stood on that corner waiting for the stupid light to change. It was not until...
06
Jan
A Cemetery With a View
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Warwick, Rhode Island: land of lighthouses, saltwater and freshwater beaches, and a cemetery within a town park. Warwick City Park, bordered by Buttonwoods Cove and...