A. Everett Austin House National Historic Landmark 130 Scarborough Street, Hartford (Empty, Private - Donate large to the Wadsworth and get inside) I love this one. I loved learning about this quirky house a year ago when completing the Wallace Stevens Walk (Here). I loved learning more about it during my tour … [Read more...]
NHL: Old State House
CT National Historic Landmark Old State House 800 Main Street, Hartford I just took a moment to think about what I'd write in this first little intro paragraph. And it hit me - I've been to the Old State House more than any other museum in the state (I think). I used to work next door for a little while so I … [Read more...]
NHL: State Capitol Building
CT National Historic Landmark State Capitol Building Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut (Open to public) I've said it before and I'll say it again - our Capitol building is unique, beautiful and has a trove of really interesting things inside it. Of course, most states can make that same boast, and I'm sure a … [Read more...]
148. Clare Art Gallery
Who Knew I Was So catholic? (Not Catholic) Hartford (Google Maps Location) January 23, 2010 Ah, I see I’m up to my old clever tricks again with the title of this post. For some reason, I’ve always remembered my 7th grade vocabulary words and “catholic” was one of them. Small c catholic is an adjective which … [Read more...]
Founders Memorial Gallaudet Statue
Just another Cog in Hartford's Rich History Intersection of Cogswell Street, Asylum Ave and Farmington Avenues Hm. I never noticed a Cogswell Street in Hartford before. But I will from now on, after my visit to the American School for the Deaf Museum in West Hartford where I learned all about young Alice Cogswell … [Read more...]
The Bulkeley Bridge
It Certainly Has Some Bulk To It Worlds Largest Stone Arch Bridge* Bulkeley Bridge, Hartford/East Hartford *Certainly debatable. See Comments. Who says Hartford doesn't have claims to fame beyond insurance giants, Mark Twain and Samuel Colt? Not I! And I'm not just talking about such important things as … [Read more...]
The Ancient Burying Ground of Hartford
How Many Dead Hookers Fit in this Graveyard? Hartford Ancient Burying Ground June 9, 2009 Way back when I started this blog, I mentioned that I wasn't interested in cemeteries. And this remains largely true, but I've found several around the state that warrant mention. My mind was changed down in the south end … [Read more...]
Polish Food at Polish National Home (Closed)
ZachwycajÄ…cy! Polish National Home, Hartford June 2009 The building was sold to a church in December 2022 and no longer exists at the PNH. In researching this write-up I came across the same theme over and over. So I'll follow tradition and dispense with the mild cliché right off the bat - The Polish National … [Read more...]
127. UConn Public Art Collection
Art: It's Everywhere! 30 pieces at UConn at Storrs, Stamford, Torrington, Farmington, Hartford, Avery Point Various Dates How can a museum span six towns across the state? When I say it can. UConn has a terribly unpublicized collection of top notch public art at several of its campuses, as well as the law … [Read more...]
Tour Stop 12: One Last Meat Up for Soccer
Game 19 Brazil Grille, Hartford July 8, 2006 Our last stop on the World Cup Tour 2006 was, for me, the most anticipated. I had previewed the Brazil Grill restaurant the week prior by popping my head in during the group play Japan game. Even though it was a Thursday afternoon and the game meant absolutely nothing … [Read more...]
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