3 20 114 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/7327dbe6ab7fd91e2b8c78bb3feb3e3d.pdf 9eb57a546d078664c55c769c0659ecb5 PDF Text Text TWEDNESD y, JuLy 7, 1993 . BR.rNroRD RxvrErv. Fourth of July always eventful in Branford BRANFORD - 5 The celebration of the nation's independence has always been a joyous occasion in Branford, but not without its pranks. At the turn of the century the old Branford Battery marched on the Green and sounded the cannon. Young boys shot off firecrackers often scaring unsuspecting pedestrians until the noisemakers were banned from Jane Peterson Bouley use in 1939. For many years the town was awakened at the stroke of midnight on July 4 by the tolling of the Trinity Church bell; yet the constables, Billy McKee and Joseph Schenk, never caught the perpetrator. Branford dentist Dr. Wilson "Deke" Thompson had a key to the belfry of the church and rang the bell every Sunday and admitted later in life to be the one whom the constables longed to catch. He never rang the bell, however, if a town resident was gravely ill. On July 4, 1912, a group of boys bumed down the old horse sheds which stood behind the Town Hall and is now the site of the World War I Cenotaph. Early this century the shoreline cottages were decorated for the holiday with flags and incandescent lights. In 1896, 1,000 people came to the Driving Park on East Main Street to hear a band concert followed by a fireworks display. The longest continuous running celebration is the annual July 4 parade at Pine Orchard, now in its 77th vear. Children in costume for the 1920 Fourth of July parade that proceeded along the walkfrom the Pine Orchard Club to the Anchorage (courtesy of Polly Bradley Sherk) The activity was sLarted by- the son-in-laws of A.M. Following the parade, everyone was invited by the Young and featured a children's costume parade along Youngs for food, games and the awarding of prizes. the walk from the Pine Orchard Club to the home, the Anchorage. Young EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is towt historianfor Branfurd. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Pine Orchard parade Description An account of the resource Fourth of July always eventful in Branford Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7 July 1993 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/2a2b8c126e55ec292db1626abbe3dc57.pdf 71b79e82d9beb3f6b0fdf8150239c736 PDF Text Text TIIE BMNFORD RE\/IEIW Scptcmbcr Pictures 25, L99L 27 of the Past OId lookout tower used &ringWWII The feeling of patriodsm d[ring \trorfd ITar II was great and *""ny .itizent from BLnford helpod rheir Iounrry', cause'borh here and abroad Therc was an active group that kept watch over land and sea througttour 'Warn- the iar fbr fear of .t emv inrasion- The "Aircraft ing Service;" originally pan of the American I-egion, became a branch oFthe U.S. Army andThomas,{. Surgess was in charge of'the Branford operation. The firsthanford obserrration tower was on Cocheco Avenue on land donated bv Reeinald Bddwin and was built November 1940. In April-1941, the old windmill from the Brainerd Hotd in Srony Creek was moved to the Hirchcock properry in Pawson Park and was usod as the lookout tower.-The windmill was originally buih by Alvan S. Brainerd to supply running water to the hotel. This tower was moved in December of that year to dre top of the hill ar Parker Mernorial Park with a good viav ofboth water and air. The towerwas manned 24 houn a day throughout the entire war. Members of Branford's Aircraft'\tr7arning Service were dedicated citizens and over 100 volunreered their time during \forld'\tr[ar I[. The Brenfond Point observation tower was findly removod about 1960. obsmation toa,n THE BRANFORD POINT 'lY'at II and the WorA uas used dwing Korcan Vbr mil stood ourloobing Parht Memoial Pat*.. It was ruz,cd about 1960. (Pbotocarn'teslof BranfordHisnicalSocicty) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Observation Tower Description An account of the resource Old lookout tower used during WWII Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 25September 1991 Branford Point Branford's Aircraft Warning Service Cocheco Avenue Observation Tower Parker Memorial Park Pawson Park http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/0db2c1fbab4be28eb9bccd1228d45199.pdf c0df111696cb5b32d5b770205e4f6970 PDF Text Text Pictures of the Past News articles now seem humorous Branford Iocal News The first local newspaper in Branford was the Braafod Ners publishcd in 1878 by Philo Hall and this paper ceased publication dter only six months. The Brurfod Glcoaer was printed sporadically from 1878 until March 1880 whcn finances forced its demise. The Bratford Opinion was published from 1896 unril l9l4 and browsing through its pages sometimes provides a humorouJ glimpsc of lifc almist one hundred yeari ag6. A sampling of town news in 1900 from the Bronford Obiaion 's as follows....Thc rock concen given by the rrff:r\rm#y THE OFFICE of ybe "Bratford Opinion,,i, t900 Post,o-ffue Plgr! oa ltIain-street.- Tbe pboto is coartes! of tbe Brai- lord Histoical Society. Till family at the Baptist Cf,urch was one of the best musicd events of the stason. They performed on rocls from the Skin. ner Mountain in the nonh of England. Using mdlcts they played many favorite tunes....There will be a rwo dollar fine for walking on thc grass on the Green...Many complainr have been lodged about how Henry the son of t$(/.D. Smith drives recklesslv about town....A gypsy with fivc horses and three wagons camped on thc Green by the hone sheds on their way from Nebraska to Providence.... "Nannie, " the goat of P.H. Han of Cedar Srreet is dead....Mrs. E.R. Monroe recently rook from her hennery an cgg 7 inchej long...Hog cholera is quite prevalent in town and a number of them have died in the 4th !7ard...One of our prominent businessmen is seen running arbund the bases on the ballficld every evcning for ,!: p3rpor. of reducing his weight...Dr. AJ. Tenney purchascd a cow Mon- day....Turtle soup is served frec every night at Toole's Cafe. There were also problems in 1900 as rcponed in the newsDaDer that we todav ' no longer experiencc. fhere werc a number of bicycle and horse accidents sometimes resulting in serious injuries. Crime such as brails, thefts and'srore break-ins posed a problem and occasionally a gang of thugs would wander through-town. It was reponed each week who had purchased a ndw horse and whose horse had died. ttrTithout radio or television the townspeople relied on social clubs and neighbirrhood panies for enterrainment and rhe travclinf circus passed through town every summer. Since 1928 the Branford Reoieu hu publishcd our local news and we might pause ro think how our news of todiv might appear to Branfordites in 100 years ! Jane Peterson Bouley � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Newspaper articles Description An account of the resource News articles now seem humorous Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 13 June 1990 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/d8cd2249be3a10094b87580207608855.pdf a193a35fdbb9021452b34aa917ef3776 PDF Text Text 'SfpoNr,spev, JuNr 16, t993. BneNronp Rrvrrw' 5 Branford's origin reflects Indian roots BRANFORD - The first settlers of New Haven negotiated the purchase of a tract of land from the Mattabesech Indians in December 1638 which included the territory of "Totokett" later called Branford. The Totoket Indians who lived here retained for their own use the peninsula known as Indian Neck but eventuallY sold all of their land to the white settlers. There was an attempt to settle Branford by the English in 1640. The plantation of Totokett was granted to Mr. Samuel Eaton of New Haven; however, he went to England and did not return. Before the English came it is possible that the Jane Peterson Boule)' Dutch set up a trading Post at the mouth of the Branford River and the name Dutch Wharf remains today. In 1643 New Haven granted to Mr. William Swayne and others of Wethersfield the plantation of Totokett whose boundaries were the Stony River and Great Pond (Lake Saltonstall) north to the Wallingford line (including the present day North Branford and Northford). Totokett was bounded by Long Island Sound on the south and the Guilford line to the east. The Wethersfield settlers came in the Spring of l6M and were joined by an equal number from New Haven. The Rev. John Sherman was the first minister and a meeting house was built in what is now Center Cemetery. Eventually the plantation known as Totokett or Totoket became Branford. According to tradition, Branford is named for Brentford, England; however, the connection of the early settlers to the English town is lacking. There is no exact date in the records in which the name change took place. The early { 'rs were concerned with the dividing The earliest known view of Branford is the 1838 engraving by John W. Barber of the Green. The buildings from left to right show the original Episcopal Church, the Academy and the Congregational Church. Both of the church buildings have been replaced by the current structures. The Academy was moved to the rear of the Congregational Church in 1857 to mnke way for the Town Hall and was moved again to its present location in 1973. homes and fences and the produce in return for molasses and rum. The shipping was the mainstay of era in Branford ended at the turn of this century. Farming branding of livestock. more for than 200 years. Onward to the 350th! family life Branford port and many boats accessible was as also Branforci traded along the eastern seahoard and to the West EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Boulct'is rox'ri of the land, building Indies exporting lumber.( )stock. brooms and historian.for Branfonl. ( � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Native Origins Description An account of the resource Branford's origins reflects Indian roots Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 16 June 1993 Branford River Dutch Wharf Farming Great Pond Indian Neck John Sherman Lake Saltonstall Mattabesech Native Americans Stony River Totokett William Swayne http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/b358c7de0ef47eaf90ab6105fe0d7f34.pdf cb85be67a5cc97936c75827df12987c7 PDF Text Text The oldest existing school in nI'riffhb?liil,itiiiTTffi3 The section of Branford known since colonial times as Mill Plain was settled in the mid-18th ,,n "': rrd r:,S di century by the grandchildren of the first settlers of a t: Yj' Ei ifr ii, fi: t#t Branford, including the families of Baldwin, Barker, Bartholomew, Beach, Frisbie, Linsley, Palmer and Tyler. Members of these families lived at Mill Plain for nearly 200 years. In 1799 a one-room Jane Bouley schoolhouse was built by the pond for the education of the children from that area of Branford. The Mill Plain School was known as an upgraded school, meaning more than one grade was taught in a room, in ihis case grades I through.6. In the early part of this century, the average enrollment was 25 students and teachers only taught at the school a few years, using it as a stepping stone to a teaching position in Branford Center. No doubt it was a difficult assignment teaching six grades in one room to children ranging in age from 5 to 12. Little is said in the town records about the school except an occasional comment by the school visitor. The 1914 town report mentions that much improvement is needed at the Mill Plain and Damascus Schools where "the proximity and conspicuousness of the toilets suggest the lingering influence of rusric simplicity." In i919 it is reported that Mill plain and other small schools still had ancient double seats and inadequate lighting and blackboards. The records also name the teachers and their salaries. In 1883 the Mill Plain schoolteacher was Edna Hoadley who was paid $225 a year and by 1926 the teacher Edith Hendrickson was earning $900 per year. By 1900 the Ward family had moved to Mill plain and Thomas B. Ward would serve as the janitor of the school from that date until the school's closing. At the,.-.1 of the 1927 school year the town closed the pl Sffeet and Mili plai* S"-h;;i;, realizing the need "for children to learn and socialize with The Mill Plain school, now a private home, stil Photo courtesy stands by ward\ pond. ofthe Branford Historical Society �Schools wheie "the proxlmlty ano consplcuousness of ttre toilets suggest the lingering influence of rustic simplicity." In 1919 it is reported that MiU Plain and other small schools still had ancient dbuble seats and inadequate lighting and blackboards' The records also name the teachers and their salaries. In 1883 the Mill Plain schoolteacher was Edna Hoadley who was paid $225 a year and by 1926 the teicher Edith Hendrickson was earning $900 per year. By 1900 the Ward family had movedto Mill Plain and Thomas B. Ward would serve as the janitor of the school from that date until the school's closing. At the end of the 1927 school year the town closed the Paved Street and Mill Plain Schools, realizing the need "for children to learn and socialize with children their own age." The Mill Plain School was sold and converted into a small private home. The building still stands today by Ward's Pond, the oldest exisiing school building in the town of Branford. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is the historian for the Town of Branford. ) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Mill Plain School #2 Description An account of the resource The oldest existing school in Branford still stands Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 27 December 2000 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/e17fde31b56ba8071b69951fd8be9e67.pdf 4aeb05ab067008fcd4ccf31e0ab791db PDF Text Text ttru lrA^Iluxl, lrlvlrrv }.Dllr.ry r, rr@ Pictufes of the Past The section of Branford known since . schools where "the proximity and con- colonial times as Mill Plain was settled in spicuousness of the toilets suggcst the the mid l8th ccntury by thc grandchildren lingcring influence of rustic simplicity." of the frst scttlcrs of Branford including In l9l9 it is rcponed that Mill Plain and the fimilics of Baldwin, Barker, Bar- othcr small schools still had ancient doutholomew, Beach, Frisbie, Linsley, Palmer ble scats and inadequate lighting and andTylcr. Membersof thesefamilicslived blackboards. The records also name the at Mill Plain for nearly 200 ycars. teachers and their salaries. In 1883 the ln 1799 a one-room school house was Mill Plain school teacher was Edna built by the pond for the education of the Hoadley who was paid 9255 a year and by childrcn from that erca of. Branford. The 1926 the teacher Edith Hendrickson was Mill Plain School was known as an ungrad- earning $900 per year. cd schooi meaning more than one frade By 1mo ihe- Farnham and Vard was taught in a room, in this case grades families had moved to Mill Plain and one through six. In the eady part of this Thomas B. Vard would serve as the century the average enrollment was 25 ianitor of the school from that date until studcnts and tcachers only taught at the the school's closing. At the end of the school a few years using it as a stepping 1927 school year the town closed the Pavstone to. a teaching position in Branford cd Street and Mill Plain schools realizing Center. No doubt it was a difticult assign- the need "for childrcn to learn and ment teaching six grades in one room to socialize with school their own agc." The childrcn ranging in age from , to 12. Mill Plain school was sold and and conUtdc is said in the town records about vcrted into a small private home. The the school cxcept an occasional comment building still stands today by \ilard's by the school visitor. The l9l4 town Pond, the oldest existing school building report mentions that much improve{ncnt in the town of Branford. is nccdcd at thc Mill Plain and Damascus Jane Petcnon Bouley tr tt;t'.a ' Tbe Mill Plain Scbool � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Mill Plain School #1 Description An account of the resource Mill Plain School Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4 February 1988 Baldwin Family Barker Family Bartholomew Family Beach Family Farnham Family Frisbie Family Linsley Family Mill Plain School Palmer Family Schools Teachers Tyler Family Ward Family http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/1dba70c58ce51e24369c9ba7393a3ceb.pdf 48adfd9e4563413173addce7a95ef712 PDF Text Text \WppNgsoav, MAy 12, L993. BnexroRD R.svrs'w. 5 Malleable Iron Fittings once vital to the town In 1854 a small factory named the Totoket Company was started by Elizur 6,000 tons of the product. The company added other lines - pole hardware, steel castings, marine Rogers and Benjamin H. Hoadley of Branford at the area known as Page's Point along the Branford River. The company manu- hardware, the Branford Oil Burner and custom castings. During World War II factured wrought iron the factory produced products, farm implements, rocket war-heads, mortar shells and shell pan handles, clock bells and stimrps. The company was sold in 1864 to James J. components. The products Walworth, Joseph Nason, Emil C. Hammer and Thorvald F. Hammer, all of throughout the country. were well Jane Bouley known The company grew quickly and eventually 3l Boston. had 59 buildings on The new owners had experience in the iron industry and named the new company Malieable Iron Works. It was river. Many of the buildings were constructed by the J. Wales Lines renamed The Malleable Company Big Shop" or The MIF produced 1,800 different iron pipe fittings and in Company of Meriden. There were many factors that led to the closing of the factory. There was a general decline in the use of iron as the metal of choice for pipe fittings and a Hammer ( 1858-1935) became treasurer flooding of the market with Hammer (1893-1987) who modernized The foundry closed Dec. 23, 1970 ending an era in Branford history. Today many of the buildings are being razed and reminds us how important the Malleable Iron Fittings Company and general manager in 1901 and succeeded James J. Walworth as president in 1921. He was a chemist and known throughout the country for his refinement of iron processing. Alfred was succeeded by his son Thorvald F. and mechanized the factory incorporating new safety features. less expensive Japanese products. The MIF was sold in 1968 by the stocklrolders to Canaan Corporation and ay turn sold to Waltham Industries. As important as the officers of the Malleable Iron Fittings Company were, it was the thousands of men and women was to the town of Branford. who worked at the factory that made the company so vital to the town. Boulel, is tlte historian EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Petersorr for the Tbwn of Branforul. Iron Fittings in 1874 and locally the company was called "The just the MlF. acres along the Thorvald F. Hammer (1825-1901), of the founders, was an inventor and developed the tapping or threading machine at the MIF. His son Alfred E. one 1937 produced The MIF was the largest employer and taxpayer in Branford and many families particularly those immigrating from Europe found employment at the company. The Malleable Iron Fittings Company was the towtl's largest entltloyer and toxpayer and its products known throughout the courttry. The fitundn' wasfounded in 1864 and closed in 1970. Today many of the buildings are being razed. Photo by Arthur L. Seaburg. courtest o.l'the Bran.ford -torical Society. I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: MIF Description An account of the resource Malleable Iron Fittings once vital to the town Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12 May 1993 Branford River Emil C. Hammer Hammer Family Hoadley Family M.I.F. Page's Point Rogers Family The Big Shop Thorvald F. Hammer Totoket Company http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/a082cb449a5716e61c849a0216183e23.pdf 620aa1f6d2ac4e1e497137315460ab13 PDF Text Text 6 . BneNrono Rrvrrw'\flEoNe,sbav, ocrora4 3,2ool Lock Works disPIaY ; , ,Jn'..fgOq Ortin D. Squire bought land on Main Street +""i"i tir" ttin for his blackthe Green ","ri" "dri;f D. smitfi strop. Lorin ii""a Lvi Hosley and Daniel .Nichols ni-' in manufacturing F.unttin stoves.- In. 1 852 Parsons, Lyman Squire and William -lirkham established a lock business at the site when the stove business failed and called it the Squire and Parsons Manufacturing ComPanY. Thomas KennedY' a lock mdkeq from New York purchased the comPanY in 1862 and brou$ht wiih him ititteo labor. He 'used" modern equiPment 'for of it Jwn invention- He .making locks, much hi; . incorporated the Branford Lock Works in 1865 and was presidart of the compqnf until . his death in 1880. ' The business flourished gnder KennedY's manage- ment. The plant was bxpanded on five acres, was the town's larglst employeiof 500 peoplb, and produced 500 dozen items per day. The factory consumed five tons of iron, biass, and nickel dailyl'" Mqny of Branford's lrish$amilies came to Branford to work at the Lock Shop. of door . Thg Branford Lock Works made many types knobto ceramic simple from hardware a and window very ornate locks. Many homes built in Branford in the late 20th century wgre equipped with fixtures from. the L,ock Works but the products were also sold rptionwide. There were two separate operations for making knobs and locks, each housed in separate buildings' The knob shop was loc.ated:whgre Svea Avenue is today and .was destroyed by fue: in 1 899- The lock f-acjory was ldcated-in a lqge building at Main and lvy P'hoto courtesy ot BiII VanWic. A group of Branford Lock Works emplovees. Streets and two rear buildings housed the iron and plex incorporating one of the old lock works buildings' brass foundries. ... In t 894 the Branford I ock Works was purchased by fale and Towne Manufacturing Cornpany. A strike in to'close and the operation was 19l0 forced the at the tiluik.ton. Mernorial Library rotunda for the month of October. flant moved to Stamfoqd. The complex was bought by Fnilerick Rosenthal in ttre 1920s and became known as the Rosenthal Block. The main building burned November 12,1979. Lock Works Square, a new com- in 1989. ,xA display of Brantbrd Lock Works product's opened $$gi^iAs EDITOR'S NOTE: Jcme Peterson Boulev is'tlrc historian.for the Tov.;n of Brmtfbrcl. . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. 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Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/9141d127c90322ddb193d2d494403700.pdf 2f44681970f1a77899b581243741f43f PDF Text Text Wei>NEsr>nv, M,*a<-r,r 26,.1'')r)7 ." BnaolFoRn,flrvrnu .. 1 Lock Works town's largest employer at one time -l-n a simplb ceramic knob to 1809. Orrin D. Squire t'tougtrt lantl on Main Street east tri the Creen at the foot olthe hill fbr his blacksmith shop. very omate locks. Many homes built in Branfbrd in rI Lorin D. Hosley and Daniel Nichols joined him in manufhcturi n g Frankl in stoves. In I 852, Levi Parsons. Lyman Squire and William Kirkham established a lock business at the site when the stove business failed and called it the Squire,and', Jane Parsons Manufacturing Co. Thomas Kennedy" a lockmaker from New York, purchased the company in 1862 and brought with him skilled labor. He used modern equipment for making locks, much of it his own invention. He incorporated the Branford Lock Works in 1865 and was president of the company until his death in 1880. The business flounshed under Kennedy's management. The plant was expanded on 5 acres. was the town's largest employer of 500 people. and produced 500 dozen items per day. The factory consumed 5 tons of iron. brass, and nickel daily. Many of Branfbrd's Irish families came to Branford to work at the Lock Shop: The Brantbrd Lock Works made many types of door and window hardwere fiom Bouley the late 20th century were equipped rvith fixtures t'rom the Lock Works. but the products were also sold nationwide. There were two separate operations tbr making knobs and locks. each housed in separate buildings. The knob shop was located where Svea Avenue is today and was destroyed by fire in 1899. The lock factory was located in a large building at Main and Ivy streets and two rear buildings housed the iron and brass foundries. In 1894. the Branford Lock Works was purchased by Yale and Towne Co. A strike in l9l0 forced the plant to close and the operation was moved to Stamford. The complex was bought by the Rosenthal family in the 1920s and became known as the Rosenthal Block. The main building burned in 1979, but two small buiidings associated with the Brantbrd Lock Works remain on the site today. The complex today is called Lock Works Square. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Boulev is the towrt listorian for Branfod. Photo courtesy of Branford Historical Society A view of the Branford Lock Works from a 1869 catalogue. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. 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Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 26 March 1997 Branford Lock Works Hosley Family Ivy Street Lock Works Square Main Street Nichols Family Rosenthal Block Svea Avenue Thomas Kennedy http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/65ad926d030f1fd2d62b2e17a98d3a5a.pdf 98eae48b65b1c1bc89579c74a758b112 PDF Text Text 46 BRANrOID REVIEW Norernber 2, 1988 Pictrrres of the past 1-809 Orin ,.ln Main D-. Squire bought land on Street east ofthe green aithe foot of rhe hill for his blacksm-ith shop. Lorin D. Hosley and.Daniel Nichols joined him in manufacruring Franklin stoves. In lgj2 Lcvi Parsons. Lyman Squire and Villiam Kirkham established a lock business at the sire when the stove business failed and called it the fuuire and parsoru Manufacruring Company. :iili:j::r: : : . Thomas Kennedy, a lockma.ker from New.York purchased the company in 1g62 and brought with him skillid l,ibor. He m*em cquipmcnt for making locks of it his own invention. He*incorporared rhe Bnnford Lock $7orks in lg6j 31d.*T president of the .omp*y ,ntil used. much his death in 1880. The business'flourished under Kennedy's managcment. the plant was expanded on five acies, was th,e town's lugest employer of ioO people, :rnd pro- duced lo0 dozen items pir div. The faiulty conzumed five tons of iron, brass, and gickcl daily. Many of Branforcl's Irish tamrtes calne to Branford ro work at the lock Shop. The Branford Lock Works rnade manv rypcs of door and window hardware from a $mple ceramic knob to very ornate lock. Many homes built in Branford in the late 2(hh cenrurv were equipped with fixtures trom dre Lock !7ork but the products were also sold narionwide. There *er. r*o separare operadons for making knobs and lock, each housed in seDaratl buildinps. Thc knob shop was locited where Sv-ea Avenue is mday and was destroved bv fire A wEty of tbe Branford in 1899. The lock facrory was located large building at Main in *a fw a"*;;;; a rwo rear buildings housed the iron anJ ofass toundrres. ln 1894 the Branford Lock r07ork was Loch woths from a 1.g6g catarogaeftoro purchased by Yale and Towne Comoanv. A strike in.l9l0 forced the planr to^cloie and the operarion *ar mou.dto Samfoid. The .complex was bought by rhe Rosenihai tamlty tn the 1920s and became known as cor,rg, of rrrc E'orford *kraic.r tod.rv the Roscnrhal Block. The main buildinp Durned n L979, bur three small buildins! associated with the Branford Lr.k V*i; remain on rhe site today. 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Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Lock Works #1 Description An account of the resource Branford Lock Works Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2 November 1988 Branford Lock Works East Haven East Haven River Furnace Pond Great Pond Iron Works Iron Works Village Lake Salstonstall http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/77b4c201bba0b5bf3bf45c4461f1c6fd.pdf c1dd9bd1be60fdbc8c298b3f6dee53ef PDF Text Text 'lfaDNgspey, Jwr 15, 1994. Bnerronp RsuEv. 5 Stony Creek fountain made of village's frnest treasure lairdmark in Stony Creek is the I*wis Water Fountain situated near the public dock. The tony Creek Village Improvement Association was deeded the triangular piece of land at "Three Elms Corne/' in 1916 with the intent to erect the monument. The fountain was financed by a $1,000 bequest from the late Kate A. L. Chapin of Meriden, who was a Stony Creek summer resident for more than 50 years. "The Chapin Memorial" was unveiled Sunday, Aug. 9, 1.9L7 at 3:30 p.m. with a short program, including a violin piece played by Melville and Martha Bradley of Stony Creek. The fountain was dedicated in memory of Chapin's father, Isaac Chauncey Lewis, a pioneer Stony Creek summer The World War I monument also on the site was moved to the park in 1940. Isaac Chauncey Lewis was president of Meriden Britannia Co., forerunner of the International Silver Co. He was also mayor of Meriden from 1870 until 1872 and a representative to the Connecticut General Assembly. The Lewis house stands today at 255 Thimble Islands Road at the corner of Linden Point and remains in the Lewis family. It once stood on the opposite side'of the road and in 1972 the house was rolled across the sEeet by oxen under the direction of local contractor Oscar C. KelseY. The house is one of Branford's finest examples of late 19th-century architecttrre. The water fountain was made of Stony Creek granite and carved by local stone cutter John Melander, considered one of the finest carvers in the area. A native of Finland, Melander was killed in a quarry accident and the May 23, 1,918 Shore Line Times gives the account: "The funeral of Mr. Melander, who was killed instantly at Norcross Brother's Quarry, was held on Friday from his home at 3 o'clock and was largely attended. Rev. Carlson officiated. Burial at Stony Creek Cemetery." EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is town hktorian for the town of Branford. resident. The house is one of Branford's fine st e xample s of late L9th-century architecture. Photo courtesy Ronald McDermott fh\ 'ryis Water Fountain near the public dock in Stony Creek. ( � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Lewis water fountain Description An account of the resource Stony Creek fountain made of village's finest treasure Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 15 June 1994 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/880b669a72ad099782ed1609cbe07d74.pdf dbe591d745140b61585fd22675f0c19c PDF Text Text The legend of the The Leather Man flrst appeared on Connecticut He rarely spoke and...slept in caves or made rustic shelters while families along the route left him food on their roads about 1857 and was a familiar site during the next 30 years. As his name irirplies he wore only leather from his head to his toe and his clothes were sewn together by leather thongs. doorsteps. He also carried a large bag, which held his few possessions, and the entke outfit weighted over 60 pounds. The Leather Man followed a precise 360-mile Jane Boulev course through southwestern Connecticut into New York, which took exactly 34 days. From New York he crossed into Connecticut at Harwinton and came southeasterly to Middletown. He then followed the Connecticut River to Chester and Deep River, swinging west along the shore. After passing through Branford, he went on to North Haven in order to avoid New Haven, and continued to Fairfield County, over the border to New York, wh'ere the cycle began again. He averaged over l0 miles day and avoided thickly settled areas and well traveled roads. Short of stature, the l,eather Man had black hair and dark eyes. He rarely spoke and seldom entered the homes along his route. He slept in caves or made rustic shelters while families along the route left him food on their doorsteps. 'wanderinffTffii6'6;y;;' ln Branford he stopped for sardines and bread at Harding's Grocery Store at 116 Montowese Street. One mile down the road he ate stew at the Chidsey house at the corner of Main Street and Home Place. An old Branford newspaper reponed that thsteacher would call a recess during a lesson if the Irather Man was coming down the road. During the Blizzard of 1888, his health began to fail and it marked the first time he diverged from his precise course. Qn March 24,1889 his body was found in a cave near Ossing, New York. He was buried in Sparta Cemetery in an unmarked grave. There was much speculation as to his identity, which will forever remain a mystery but the legend of the wandering Irather Man will be passed on for generations to come. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is the historianfor the Tbwn of Branford. 'Photo courtesy ofthe Branford Historical Society The Leather Man...His identity has always remained a mystery. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Leatherman #2 Description An account of the resource The legend of the 'wandering' Leather Man Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/39dbdfe9db1f25c5fd05552f8e478fc8.pdf d7626711c1e031aa555775deab8f1867 PDF Text Text Picture$ of the Past '[ he lrather Man first appeared on Connccticut toa<ls about 1817 anrl was a fiarniliar sighr duting the next 30 years. As his trarnc irnplics, hc wore orrlv leathcr lrom his hcad to his tocs and his clorhes wete sewn togerher by leather thongs. IIe also tatried a large bag which held his few possessions and the entirc outfit weighcd over 60 pounds. l hc l-eather Nlan followed a precise 160-mile (oursc througlr sorrthwestern (,onnecticr.rt intn Ncw York which took cxnctly J4 rlays l:rorn New Yotk lrc crosscd into (-onnecrictrt at [{arwinton and carne sorrheasrerly to lr,litldlcrown. IIe thcrr followcd tlre Connccticut River to (,hestcr and I)ccp River and swung wesr along thc shote. A[ter passing rlrrough llranford he werrr on to Notth llaven in otrler to avoitl Ncw Ilavcn and continue<l Short of stature, the Leather Man had black hair end <lark eyes. I{e rately spoke and seldom entercd the homes along his route. Ife slcpt in caves or made rustic shehers and families along thc route left him food on their dootsteps. In Btanford he stopped for sardines and bread et Harding's Groce ry Store rt I l6 Montowese St. One mile down the toad he ate stew at the Chidsey house at the corner o[ Main Street and Home Place. An old Branford newspapcr repotted the teacher would call e rece ss during a lesson i[ the Leather Man was coming down the road. During the blizzard of 1888 his health ;tvt't:rgc<l rrvcr lO nrilcs a <lav an<l avoi,lcd it marked the first time he divergcd ftorn his prccise coutse. On March 24. 1889 his body was found in a cave neAr Ossining, N.Y. and he was buried in Sparta Cemctery in an unmarked grave. 'l'here was rnuch speculation as to his identity wlrich will forever remain a rnystcr), lrut thc lcgcnd of thc wandcring l-cnthct Man will lx' passe<l on for genera- rlri< tt(rls lo cotnc. to l;airficld (.ount1'over rhe border to New \'ork wlrtrc rhc t yrlc lrcgarr aglin. l:ly sctrlcrl ;rrcas anil wcll roatls. I lc rravcled began to fail and -Janc Peterson Bouley ,,,., *., ,i.iiS. i::::r{r ,,i :.i .. d i$^ is*li'r ii::i ': ,ii,I;.:,::.,, irt. "i .'.3i I .t ll l: -Y Plolr tourlrrl cl lrrlo.l lirtlLd trtrrt � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Leatherman #1 Description An account of the resource The Leatherman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Blizzard of 1888 Chidsey House Harding's Grocery Store Home Place Leatherman Main Street Montowese Street http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/c71c7a5296479e302f93bb958be14c45.pdf b919eb21b5444b0d714ec6e7bcbbd7fb PDF Text Text CarolinaLazzan,stonyCreek's-fi6"idHT[tiffiIffEf arolina Antoinette Lazzari was born in Milford, Mass. on Dec. \./25, 1891, the daughter of Joseph J. and Marietta (Ambrosoli) Lazzari. Joseph worked for Norcross Brothers, which owned quarries in Massachusetts and Stony Creek. Many Stony Creek families alternately worked in Milford, Mass. and Stony Creek at the two quarries.The Lazzari family permanently settled in Stony Creek, living on School Street with daughters "Carrie," Annie, and Rose. Carolina studied voice and Italian for three years in Milan, Italy at for the phonograph. After touring for several years with frequent concerts and roles with the Metropolitan and Chicago Opera Co., she went tb Buenos Aires in 1921 as the starring contralto. While in South America she appeared in many concert venues to excellent reviews. She traveled extensively, including a rugged trip by mule caravan over the Andes. The weather conditions during this trip affected her voice, which never fully recovered. Jane Bouley the Ussoline Academy. Upon returning to this country she She made her premier performanie in Chicago in lived in New York City. where she had a studio at 1918 and her Metropolitan Opera debut on Christmas 1425 Broadway and taught voice. Her pupils includDay in 1920. ed Dennis Day, Judy Garland, Frank parker, Iona She was an immediate success as " the phenome- Massey, Irene Manning and Mitzie Green. She connal contralto who has flashed meteor-like into operat- tinued with a limited concert schedule, including a ic and concert glory." ln 1920 she made more than benefit concert for the Hospital of St. Raphael at 100 concert appearances throughout the country Woolsey Hall in 1922. under the management of Charles L. Wagner. Though she lived in New York City, she made freRave reviews followed wherever she performed, quent visits to see her family in Stony Creek. She "her contralto voice is one glorious and mellow beau- spent the last several months of her life in Stony ty;" "her voice has great range and great power and Creek where she died Oct. 17, 1946, leaving her she seems to be able to color it at will." She had star- mother and two sisters. ring roles in several operas including Samson and Madame Lazzari is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery. Photo courtesy of the Branford Historical Society Delia and as Amnerjs in Aida. "Through the magic of Mr. Edison's machine" she made over a dozen EDITOR'S NOTE: iane Peterson Bouley is the Madane Conlilw Lazuri wc$ a Marupolitan Opera singer and the foremost contalto of recordings and was featured in Edison's advertising historian for the Town of Branford. her day. ( �ACCOMPANIED BY fitru llunrS Xartut FOR THE BENEFIT OF frsspitul nf 'bt. fiupfturl WOOLSEY HALL SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 2nd, ciglio----* (b) Girometta .-----------.(c) Chi vuol la zingarella 1.-(a) 2 Rend'. il sereno al ErNorr. --*------Srrrr,r.e --------------------------Persrnr,r,o .-/J.L EIMruCAM COMPOSERS. (a) The Crucible (Dedicated to Carolina (b) Lonely Forest Pattrway----(c) Song of the Open. II 1922 Laz.ari).-----MecFayoex -Gnrrrns -----------.----Le Foncp Msy:ERBuER "Dinorah"---------Por,nowsxr . 4.-(a) LLeure exquise-----.--(b) La Retraite.----.-.--------.--.-L. PuorNt 3.-Aria (c) Amour viens aider, from "samson et Dalila"------SuNr SerNs A Memory.----.. -.--.Gerz 5.7-(a) ,/ capraio from Opera (b) Little Stars (Swedish folk ,/-r(c) ..-. DusU _ in song) arranged June-------. by Gusmv Ilecc -----------Fosrnn GnlNr-ScsAErER MEHLIN PIANO USED FROM LOOUIS TEHPLE OF HUAIC :;.. .-!..'i&i:.1: � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Carolina Lazzari Description An account of the resource Carolina Lazzari, Stony Creek's noted opera singer Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. 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Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 31 January 2001 Carolina Lazzari Stony Creek http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/c56645cfe133644b0b40f4fb61f9df69.pdf bba49364c0648458204ae624928c936a PDF Text Text 4O THE BRANFORD REVIETT October 17, Picturcs L99O of the Past Lanfarc received Medal of Honor Branford Hero - Aaron Lanfare Aaron Steven Lanfare rvas born 1tl2.i in Branford. one oi' li childrcn born ro Oliver Lanfare ( 1 78-t- lti;.1) of' Short Beach. Aaron's grandfatircr. Olivcr Lanfare (17i,)-1812). servcd in rlic Rcvolutionary War es rnasrer ot the shrp "Chloe Ann" rvhich patrolled the coastal warers throughour rhe conflict. Like his ancestors, Aaron rook to the sea and before rhe Civil War rvirs master of the barque "Reindeer" out of New Haven. In 1860 he rvas gir,en a relescope bv Queen lsabella of England fcrr his se rvice to the British brig "Dominica." The telescope u'as larer donared to rhe James Blackstone irlemorial Librarv bv rhe Lanfarc' Irrnrilu. At rhe ourbreak of the Civil \7ar Aaron Lanfare at the agc o[ ]7 enlisted in Compani B First Connccricur Cavalr,v. The cavalrv division sit.,r' rtttiort in Virginia ai Ccdar Creck. \Xi inchester. Sailor's Creek and Appr.rmirrrox. During the battle at Sailor's Creck. Aaron Lanfare captured rhe flag of rhe l lth Florida Infantryon April 6, 1864. On the day he was mustered out May 1, L86r, Firsr Lt. Aaron S. Lanfare was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the Civil tVar rhe Lanfare family lived in New Haven and Aaron was a spice merchant and captain of vessels that traded goods to the Vest Indies. On one such voyage in August of tgll he was lost at sea. Branford has paid tribute to Aaron Lanfare on several occasions. A plaque in his memory was placed ar the flag pole at the old Post Office on Montowese Street in 1961. The piaque was rededicated at the new Post Office on Park Street h 1984 wirh several of Aaron Lanfare's great-granddaughters in attendance. A rnemorial stone was placed in Center Cemetery in 1984 next to Aaron's grandfatherl Oliver Lanfare (Lanphier). Aaron Steven Lanfare remains Branford's only native son to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Jane Peterson Bouley Pholo courlesy ol tdith Cook Hills LT. AARON S. LANFARE of Branford, was autarded tbe Congressional,Medal of Honor for bis seraice duing tbe Ciuil War. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Aaron Lanfare Description An account of the resource Lanfare received Medal of Honor Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17 October 1990 Boats Chloe Ann (ship) Civil War Lanfare (Lanphier) Family Medal of Honor Post Office Reindeer (ship) Ships http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/97eddc7e4a96dc9abb946eb575eec3c4.pdf 21560b7b1fa66901975b56d2c83bebca PDF Text Text W"rtt;l;f;;;!,ii x*nnam and Main street... The section of Branford known as the Fourth Ward was originally called the "Quarter" or "Quarter District." The "Quarter" also included Part of Main Street, several side streets and the Bradley Street triangle. The original settlers of this area were the BradleY, Harrison, LinsleY, Morris and Parmelee families. Immigrants from lreland _ _JqIp [og[91began arriving in Branford in the Quarter or Fourth settled many about 1850 and and Monroe Streets Kirkham as such Ward. Side streets occupied by lrish housing new with were developed established on was cemetery catholic families. A are buried Ireland of natives many and Monroe Street there. Among the early lrish immigrants was Lawrence Buckley,-who built a store and home around 1875 at the corner of Kirkham and Main Streets' He ran a grocery and saloon at this location until his death in 1897' The comer was known as "Buckley's Corner" for many years. In the early 1900s this building - which today is known as 571 Main Street - was used as apartments and an ice cream parlor. A rock ledge on the opposite side of the street was removed in l9l6 and a landmark photo courtesy of the Branford Historical Society Main Streets was Smitty's Restaurant' For many years the building at the corner of Krkham and stone wall was built on the west side of Kirkham Street' After Prohibition the building became the Stonewall Restaurant. Peter Lipkiewicz operated it. Since the 1950s, the building was known as Smittys or Smitty's Stonewall Restaurant and was operated by John A' Schmidt. Subsequently, it became the Garage Caf6, which was damaged by a fire in l97l and rebuilt' In recent years it was called the Short Beach Saloon, which sustained heavy damage from a fire on August 7, 20n2. ) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Kirkham and Main Street Description An account of the resource At the corner of Kirkham and Main Street . . . Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/21b6c227412fd64587f73996f6482167.pdf ce6b2915737722ca4a38517727fd12df PDF Text Text Town's earliest Fourth of Ju[i";;i;tr;ffi;;r:; 7Tth. designation of I Julv 4 as a national I noiiouy did not occur until 1870 when federal employees were given the day off without pay. Congress or the President can designate a holiday for federal employees but the recog- nition of a holiday can only take place at the state or local level. In 1781 Massachusetts Jels_EoUgy was the first state to officially recognize the Fourth of July for celebrating Independence Day. It was on that day in 1776 that the Continental Congress adopted the Every year at midnight the bell at Trinity Church would toll to proclaim the holiday. Everyone in town knew who the perpetrator was but the local constables could never catch him. Declaration of Independence. During that period the joyous celebration consisted of the firing of canon, fireworks, dinner at the tavern, Photo courtesy of the Branford Historical Society parades, bonfires and a gathering of the Celebrating luly 4 in the early 1900s, Branford Battery A parades down Main Street to the Green to shoot off their cannon. militia and its citizens. Orations were would toll to proclaim the holiday. Everyone in town knew who the perpetrator was but the local constables could never catch him - Dr, William Thompson -red handed. Dr. Thompson, who was known as "Deke," was a Branford dentist for over 60 years - given by the local politicians. The -50tn anniversary of the nation in 1826 - known as the Jubilee of Freedom - was celebrated throughout the nation. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4 of that year. In 1876 Centennial celebrations were held throughout the United States and abroad. Branford has a July 4 story that was rold by Bill Ahern in the BranfV I Review in 1949. ght the bell at Trinity Church Every year at ( he was still seeing patients when he was 90 years old. In his youth he rang the bell for Trinity services and so he had a key to the belfry. He thought it was his patriotic duty to sound in the Fourth but constables Billy McKee and Joseph Schenk thought otherwise. Deke never rang the bell if a person in town was gravely ill. He devised many ways to deceive the constables and still ring the bell at midnight. Another year the local lads decided that the horse barns on the green - where the Cenota2,- ;s today would make suitable bonfire material.( pile of wood was fueled by gasoline from John Barnes' garage and the town enjoyed the bonfire that night. The old horse sheds were no more. In the early 1900s the Branford Battery A paraded to the Green and shot off their cannon as a liberty salute. In 1901, over 3,000 people gathered at the Driving Park for fireworks, races and other entertainment. Connecticut banned the sale of fireworks to the public in 1949 and the town began its show - sponsored by the American Legion - from Branford Point in the 1950s. Today, the July 4th fireworks display from Branford Point is one of the finest on the shoreline. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is the historian for the Town of Branford. ) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: July 4th Description An account of the resource Town's earliest Fourth of July celebrations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3 July 2002 Battery A Branford Driving Park Dr. William Thompson Fourth of July Parades http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/45ad3137a6e84f3b48331b7e6fdf333d.pdf debca4ce6d1cc3175460e0173fd5b29d PDF Text Text l0 . BnaNrono Rruevr.'WsoNpsoev, Mey 8,2002 Captain John Spencer and the Jenny Lind n the mid-1800s shipping was an important industry in Branford and many boats were docked in Branford's waters. One of these was the "Jenny Lind" named for the famous Swedish opera singer. The Jenny Lind was one of a fleet of schooners that sailed the Atlantic coast and traded its goods up the Hudson River to Albany and so far south as the West Indies. The owner and captain of this 5Q-foot, two-masted schooner was John Spencer. the Malleable Iron Fittings Company. He also carried iron, clay, oil, grain, eggs and poultry. In the summer of 1894, at the age of 68, Captain Spencer retired from sailing and docked the Jenny Lind at Hobart's Bridge near his grain store in the Toole Block on Main Street. Captain Spencer and his wife, Nancy Griffing celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary May 11, 1909 and he died Oct. 25 of that year at the age of 83. young The Jenny Lind Jane Bouley remained docked in the man, John Spencer took to the sea. As captain of the Jenny Branford River and was a favorite Lind he often sailed his schooner to place for the local children to play. Albany, New York or to Long Island Eventually storms, the tides and treawith a cargo of potatoes to sell and sure seekers took the ship, but for would bring home a load of coal for many years the hull could be seen at While still a Photo by Valdemar Hammer Courtesy of the Branford Historical Society The schooner "Jenny Lind" docked at Hobart's Bridge on Montowese Street the bottom of the river. Today, only at a very low tide can a few ribs of the ship be seen. The figurehead from the Jenny Lind, measuring about 12 inches high, is on display at the Branford Historical Society. Editor's note: Jane Peterson for the town Bouley is the historian of Branford. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Jenny Lind #2 Description An account of the resource Captain John Spencer and the Jenny Lind Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8 May 2002 Hobart's Bridge Jenny Lind Montowese Street http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/d95ca3e54aad1b3829981b09b2f65015.pdf 37534654ef965ef4884f73a9c9b682d5 PDF Text Text I lA BRANTORD REvlEw Januarv lt, 1989 njiiri+?l2ii b*.'-,!:a...r-..d-.t4.4!rn\:r:!!tt#rtlA!-.- Pictures of the Past ii:iillili{i{1iiri.ffjlil,Liiiil..' ,q.{!i:iiilltrj!l1le,,Ii+,Ailtiii.{iii,:fr.:lv.:!.,:lll;r.4!{t!i!;!i!.,Wf..'.fJYi.ff.W: rnlSCrrcoNER"l"or]'i'io}l:'i":i:;;Yittr;ii:i#s'j.;;'ffi:f toujese Street about ' 1895. In the mid 1800s, shipping was an im- his home on Montowese Street. To occupy pottant industry in Branford and many his time he opened a hay and grain stote boats were docked in Branford's waters. in the Toole Block on Main Street. CapOne of these was the'Jenny Lind" nam- tain Spencer and his wife Nancy Griffing ed for the famous Swedish opera singer. celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary I'he Jenny Lind was one of a fleet of May ll, 1909 and he died Oct. 21of that schooners that sailed the Atlantic coast year ar the age of 83. and ttaded its goods up the Hudson River T'heJenny Lind remained docked in the to Albany and as far south as the West In- Branford River and was a favorite place for of this the local childten to play. Eventually Spencer. srorms, the tides and treasure seekers took John dies. The owner and captain l0-foot schooner t0Uhile was still a young man, john Spencer the ship but for many years the hull could took to the sea. As captain of the Jenny l.ind he sailed his ship most often to Albany, N.Y., with a cargo of potatoes to scll and would bring home a load of coal for the Malleable lron Fittings (MIF). In be seen at the bottom of the river. Tbday only at a very low tide can a few riba of the ship be seen. the summcr of 1894 at the age of 64, rarn Dpencel trin Spencer Ieured tetired trom from sarltng sailing and docKdock- Lind). Cap- cd tlreJenny Lind at Hobart's (Credit is given to the lete C. Perry Prann for his iecollecting about theJenny bt,aff ,:31___ Jane Peterson Bouley � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Jenny Lind #1 Description An account of the resource The schooner Jenny Lind docked at Hobart's bridge on Montowese Street about 1895 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. 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Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11 January 1989 Boats Branford River Hobart's Bridge Jenny Lind John Spencer Montowese Street Toole Block http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/4a7443a0cda51e7126643b05c3c25a25.pdf 0a256d43474fd9c63fc3b84a3e93c856 PDF Text Text 6-.,BRAI.IFoRD,REvIEv..\X{tDuespAy,APzuL?A,.1994 Iron Works labor held fast for nearly 25 years works and blast furnace in colonial Connecticut was established on the town line I b"n Branford and East Haven in 1655 and ""nabout 25 years. continued for It was located where the East Haven River emerges from Lake Saltonstall. East Haven was originally called lron Works Village. The lake between our two towns w.ls called Great Pond, later Iron Works Pond or Furnace Pond, and finally.Lake $3l6e6tall - named for the Connecticut govemor who owned property on 7-f1he first iron I the lake. Stephen Goodyear of New Haven was granted the' right to start an iron works at the lake in 1655, but died soon after. Other interested parties were John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton of New Haven, who were represented by their agent John Cooper. John Winthrop Jr., a metailurgist, physician and later governor of Connecticut, also shared an interest in the operation. Jasper Crane was Branford's agent for the iron works, sometimes known as the bloomery. Iron products until that time could only be obtained from England so there was a great need'for a more convenient source. The furnace at the bloomery was supplied with bog ore from North Haven, probably brought down the river by boat. Branford provided 3/8 of the wood, the lime and water to power the operation and New Haven had to supply the rest. The work was very Jane Peterson Bouley hazardous and at least one worker was kiiled. In 1657, two Boston residents, Capt. Clarke and Wiiliam Payne, took over the Winthrop portion of the business and controversies arose. ln 1665, Mr. Jones, the chief magistrate 6f New Haven, wrote to Capt. Clarke "about the disorderly persons that were at the iron works; and upon consideration of so much trouble that arises to the town by means of disorderly persons coming thither, the Town did see cause to order Mr. Clarke not to admit any persons about the said works before a certificate from some persons of known reputation be first presented to the authority of this plantation." Operation of the Iron Works ended in 1679 when, during a period of great illness, many of the workmen died. It is also possible that the supply of bog ore had been exhausted. Photo courtcsy Branford Historical Society An illustralion from Rural Occupations in Early l9th-Century England by Pyre depicts an English blastfu'rnace. The following year Clarke sold to John Potter, who established a bloomery on a different site- A small plaque marks the site of the Iron Works. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is historianfor the town of Branfurd. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Iron Works Description An account of the resource Iron Works labor held fast for nearly 25 years Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 20 April 1994