14 20 683 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/f977100268e42d44e77160007075d050.pdf 49f438dedfc12e52ef8620ce2754ff38 PDF Text Text Wro Nrs pas NoveMsER' lV,. lg 93 " Bneiironp Rnlittr - 5 Tyler f{ouse reflects distinctive architecture O*i{-H:Hd#;fri}h'1xm:r"m:q;,P:":r"r1' guittoooo.lTl0bytheTylerfamily,chimneyandasteeplypitchedroof' Andrew in the house was purchaied by g.o"t when he came from Stratford 1737. r,Ii:",_:i:!{i:,,:"".'"''" Beach, followed by l, rh" | ,.r 6each family maintained u lilf proPertY but ;;;;;.lso s.o.h. The original house was.a Colonial tworoom plan and {9 rear lean-to is a iater addition' , Though simply trimmed. the house i l[T#I'I*::I':.'*," seats on the west l Lt":l stoop' ,r;i.Wn;1;j. 1 farm on the and li: l The John Tyler House theMillPlainsectionofl'ffihasbeenincludedin Branford was well known lanY.housesurv€Ys, includingthosedonebY forthatindustry. m th-e Colonial Dames' the tte touse was left to ffi were also shoemakers it lookEd in tg21; Photogroph Librury' Uatt Dlkz, courlesy ofT'lE Jarnes Blacl<s,ortc Menarial Thc Johr. Tflrr or 250 E. Mairt St. as by *;*lin;jf"iitr|', tHj, *n. r".". ffi Jane Peterson Bouley - Goo&ich Palmer, was the last of family to occupy the house'- James was a nurse and thc worked throughout New Haven county caring i'UnclJ in"Oiuiauah in their home. Jim" still maintained the family and made cheese in the attic. The house ioi home ,t rn k ro*n as the "Jimmie Palmer place,, was sold to paul Altermatt in iF*,*l{l -----J - ;i;l The Early Domestic Architeiure of Cotuccticut. The building is on the National Registry of Historical-Places under Branford's Colonial House Theme' The house has been recently painted white and opened as a real estate office' EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is town historian for 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. 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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 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17 November 1993 Beach Family Mill Plain National Register of Historic Places Palmer Family Tyler Family http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/27655b3104132d0a25bca28731e5c474.pdf 3fb3738d34efa39fd7ef199f7e9a7ccd PDF Text Text BMNFORD REYIEIT Juf 5, t99t {.y-!ygy,ryanda*,f:W i";"-;; ;;; ;;.t fr ,'f9';;. Stvet raittoad bridge Picrures of the past qqent accidents repotred It for relatively low populadon Train \Vrcck-fgff cenrury.Branrord . At the';ril, ha{ a popu]1tion.of6,000 p..il. *Jl,l, ;:,*X":i""fi*?Jflil:il;Jil rn*rr,r'#{'## []ffi*ffiH,T:'til!.H{ il ,f,"area. A; up,t. v"r",",*$;t"il[$1$5 P,?fi:1"Li"1'ffiJ}'*H il*T H",',;ff denr that occurrod Hfi?,ff"H*f mf,l#ilffi wreckalsohadthedistir ffi:f _i'#I,ir i*,J*ft;i.,?!I; .,#,TT,#:Hffi,5*g ::it H [o.:f,*,,rffix ru:,*r;X% thc Butery A.team u'iag; ir too[ di d"; ;; d;'il'illT ffffi [][?* "nd ", llffu ;*'itii'f#I.};ffi fi:*,*-##H##k# jump{ ,t.-r-r*t'rr? *$:x'**"il1i#r## xgi;l'*Hn"' i*'"r-"'J"'li Street. Anoth.r car _ J"a. BouIG, � 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: Train wrecks Description An account of the resource Frequent accidents reported for relatively low population 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 1991 Accidents Montowese Street Bridge Trains http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/e73ceb99ffca3aca27acb4cb659ac02b.pdf 2766835c277ab27933f2b9d5ec2ec714 PDF Text Text BMNFORD REVIEW March 18, 1992 ,, fo The oA Brattfod wds torn down in 1968. C ourte sy Braafo rd Histoical S ocie ty Pictures of the en ard Past (to JaiI evenflrally went the doglr, The Branford Town Jail _ The Branford Town Jail stlod on the 9reen to the west and iear of the townhall.-l'he April 3, 1878 issue rii E "f was [br( Opinioz reporrs that ground "i- broken. on $e green for thJ new iail. Jt wou.ld b-e 14 by 18 feet, l0_feet hiih and made of stone with an iron roof cJntainlng four cclls with one complet"lr l;;[. more often a local drunk overnisht. In 1896 the newspaper reports ,h"t?ti. dition of the jiil'is a disgrace and pnsoners were now housed in the basement of rhe town hall. In l9l6 the old jail was usod to keep stray does and the -"_ of Montoweie Strbt cimolainod that the noise kept them-up at night. people .. Many local men helped build the jail anj the o(penses totded $863.64. Thedate of I 878 was etched in stone the dooi. "bore The old iail was used fbr storase until it was torn'down in 1968 to m"[. *r, fior a new west addition to the town hil. The "lock-up," as it was known, was used to house the occasiond crimind but Jane Pctcrson Boulcy � 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: Town Jail Description An account of the resource Jail eventually went 'to the dogs' 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 18 March 1992 Branford Green Jail http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/a3c1b3469835df7304c6862a79f232d8.pdf ceeebfdf2a3f84988d41d9a017b962ea PDF Text Text It rHr BR,TIIYFoRD REVIETTTITE Pictures sHoRELINE TIMES Dcccmbcr 2s, tggl of the Past Town's bands play on To The Beat of the Drum number of organizod marching bands have paraded the strects of Branford. The Branford Brass Band was org1niizod in 1874 with l5 members, many of whom werc Civil Var veterans. ThL band leader was Gorge Terhune followed by J. Paul landerer. Dr. Calvin Ely, who was captain of the Branford Civil\Var company and rhe local dentist, was a noted corner player. This group disbandod in 1978 due ro lack of A funding. Thc Branford Military Band was founded.in 187, marchod at rcwn funcrions and dso erected a bandsand on thc green in front ofTriniry Church forsummer concens. The group disbandod briefly when many of its members movod to Stamford to find work at the Yale Townc lock Factoryr. The band was rcorganizod in 1904 with tVilliam Clancy, president, and J. Paul [endcrer, leader. The Bnn- ford Military Band disbanded in 1908 and that same year the bandstand was torn down bcause it w:ls in poor condition. The Stony Crcck Fifc and Drum Corps was founded in 1886 and is one of Branford's oldest organizations. Six men mer at a blaclsmith shop on School Street and taught each other fifing and drumming. For many years the ancient corpe has practiced at Seasidc Hall on Thimble Islands Road and has marched throughout the country winning many awards. Today Branforrd's music heritagc con; tinues with the Stony Crek Fife and Drum Corp, the Totoket Ancient Fife and Drum Corps organizod in 1967, the Branford High School Band and the BranfordTown Band, organized in 1949. Janc Pacnon Boulcy ?lcto orrtry dth kohri ltrdodd Scdd, TTIE BMNFORD MILILARY MND sutding in fm* of tb, Congrcgatioul Cbutb ?bcd at toum foutbr atd podcl Tbc band u6 foorded in I9V atd disbailed in 19(8. � 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: Town Band Description An account of the resource Town's bands play on 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 28 December 1991 Branford Brass Band Branford Military Band Calvin L. Ely Civil War Congregational Church Seaside Hall Stony Creek Fife & Drum Corps http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/67d522ba5c1e5ef56e0478d6237468e3.pdf 98f4bc7711473c901ee5616596ec0f94 PDF Text Text rnr'rrtir'riofrb fitt{d{f,'M"y i g,'i ei I' 2}' ?Tolr r6urtl;, ol tlo h$rd [lrtodcd Sodrr, AN OLD BMNFORD AWDMARK tbc Totohet Hoal ot Main Snvct. Pictures of the Past Totolret Hotel was town landmark The Totoka Hotel One of Branford's landmarla was the old Totoket Horel on Main Street. The three-story brick structure was built in 1755 by Ezrkial Hayes of New Haven. The bricla were manuhcturod by Hayes. a scnhe and axe maker, *h" otn.fo blacksmith shop on the nonh side of the" Branford Green. The buildins was so tle ooole "Hayes Follie.;' His wile ri,as large and costly fior its day that callod it Rebecca Russell, daughter of Rev. Samuel Russell who was thilong-time pastor of the Branford Church. The properry was sold in 1794 bv Haya-and Giles Barker ran a F.z.ekial tavern there. l,orenzo Blackstone later convertod it to a hotel callins it Totoket wh ich was the colonial name 6f Branford. The hotel was often the site of town events such as the dinner celebrating the 200th anniversary of Branford. President Rutherford B. Hayes, the great-grandson of Ezekial and Sarah (Russell) Hayes visited Branford in 1880. A large reception was held on the Green in front of tfie hotel where the President pave a soeech and was presented an axe"made dy his great-grandhther. During this century, the Totoket Hotel was for many years owned bv , O'Connor. Headded a drug store, sdoon, a movie theater next do6r and rentod space to various other businesses. A book store has been ooeratins in the building for over 70 veanl In t97l a fire guttod ihe old Totoket Hotel and only the firct floor was saved. In 1986 it was James gnlarged and renamed by the owners, the Esposito Building. 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: Totoket Hotel Description An account of the resource Totoket Hotel was town landmark 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 May 1991 Esposito Building Ezekiel Hayes Fires Hayes Family Hotels Main Street Russell Family Rutherford B. Hayes Totoket Hotel http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/95d87341b35f276c12624782d034a126.pdf 5d6297cad11c2efdc5882e47c602d264 PDF Text Text 1() BMNToRD R.EYIE\V Mard s. r9s9 Pictufes of the Past.' The tuk in Indian Neck InJuly of 1879 a schooner was found by George Averill of Branford on Morris Rocft off Clam Island in Indian Neck. No crew could be found and the cargo of pine boards was scattered days larer rhe captain ward in the witer. A'few of the boar came for- and explained thar rhe 7)-foor schooner was the 'Jenny Lind" out of Sag Harbor. The crew had beeo oicked uo bv -a passing fshing srearner afrci the boar h'ad swamped. G.orgS Averill took posession of the boat and pulled it to shore. He convened ir into a populil resnuranr at rhe western end of Undcn Avenue and named ir "The Ark" aftcr Noah's fanrous boat. The establishmenr was open in the summer of. fering shore dinnirs, clam bakes, ice cream and boat rentals. popular for k was esoeciallv reunions and offlred ; panorarnic view of the Branford shoreline. Thc Ark was run by George Averill unril his death in 1908 and manlged from that time by his son louis Avcrifi. The Averill famil1' continued operadng the resraurant until ir closed in 1920, The Ark was replaced by summer cottages but.rhc inn was srill standing in l-938. During-rhe huricane on Sept. 2b of that year, CliffCollin's boat "Rosi" came ashore and collided with the buildini causing exteasive damage and tearing off the _porch. The building was divided-and made rnro rwo summer cottagcs. Only memories of the Ark remain. Jaoc Perersoa Bouley rlls vAS tbe popuh, XrX,"Tffbn',7ryihYT,W* � 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: The Ark Description An account of the resource The Ark in Indian Neck 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 March 1989 Boats George Averill Jenny Lind Linden Avenue Restaurants The Ark http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/1198d24e5bcc9d2364c75966221d53e5.pdf ae4bed05306c0ffde55988d10c983442 PDF Text Text - 6 . Brexrceo Rwrrs.VEDNBD^Y, JuLy 27, 1994 Ibrfiiey home was genterpiece of Southern style BRAITTFORD - Dr. Arthur John Tenney was born in 1856 and after graduatingfrom Yale Medical School in 1883 settled in Branford and @ ll1.l.t.*", fmt.V started his practice. In 1888; hemanied Laura Joanna Hammer whose father Thorvald F. was associated with the Malleable Iron Fittings Co. Thorvald Hammer. purchased property in 1,901,, including a house on thecornerof Main and Laurel sreets from John Eades'. At the time, the local newspaper the Branford Opinion reported that "Mover Bradley of New Haven" relocated the house to the rear of the lot facing Iaurel Street, now No. 19; to make way for a new home, a wedding gift from Thorvald to his daughter. .r ,,.,,ltlj:: ,. , :i ,' .'.-';,', .'':'', : PhotocourtesyBranfordHistoricalSociety The Tenney liome stood'a:t the corner of l[ain and Lauref streets and was built in 190t., tt was,torn down in 1963 to make way for UnionTrust Banlc The new Tenney home was designed by a Mr. Allen of New Haven and built by Ray and William Company of thdsahe city. The home, patterned after a Southem mansion, was considered one of the finest in the areas. Dr. Tenney maintained his office in the house and was one of the first people in Branford to own an automobile and to build a garage to accommodate the vehicle. He continued to practice medicine until his death in L929. l-aura Hammer Tenney was noted for the lovely gardens on the estate and her care of animals. She was a favorite among the children who were always offered a cookie when they passed by. Mrs. Tenney died in 1962 at the age of 98 and is buried at Center Cemetery. The Tenney mansion was sold in 1963 for $90,000 to private investors. Despite public opposition, the home was torn down and a bank was built on the site, which remains today. { EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterso,. -ouley.is town historian for B ranford. � 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: Tenney House #2 Description An account of the resource Tenney home was centerpiece of Southern style 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 July 1994 Hammer Family Laurel Street Main Street Tenney Family Union Trust Bank http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/0a597c65f49c03748592f3a84429b2b8.pdf 3d60bfdee7c321b70f925ab49af33f61 PDF Text Text I i','i .i.:: 'nq ii'ii '''". r.: [\.1 *(tr'i" t'.i.+' It't i .r 'i 1 -\'xl i. TITEBEAUTTFULHOTilEof Main Street. Arthura,,d'i;';;;'ti;:,';;';;:;"i;:;tr"i-"' Plantation-style house had gruced town center The Tenncy Homc Onc of Branfotd's finest homes once stood ar the corncr o[ Laurel Strcct and Main Street and be longcd to Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Tcnney. Atthur John Tcnncy was born in 1816 rnd graduatcd frqm Yalc Medical School in la-41. Hc camc to Branford in thc fall of 1884 and began to ptactitc medicine, one of sevcral doctors in Blanford at that timc. ln 1888 hc mattied Laura Joanna Ham' r of Thowald F. and Delphiane (Lundsteen) llammcr o[ Btanford. Mr. llamme r was onc of thc met, daughte of the Mallcablc lron Firtings Company. The Tcnncys livcd in a small housc ncar thc liblary for scvcral years. This house was moved to the rear of the propclty and is srill standing at l9 Laure I St. A new homc was brrilt on thc original sire in 1904 in thc founders srylc of a Soutlrtrtr planration. 'I'lrc lrorrrc was quitc largc wirh a massivc pillared cn. trrnct rnd several intcrcsting dormcrs and addirions. Dr. 'ltnncy was ooc of rhc filst peoplc in Branford to own an euromobilc. A carporr was built on the side of rhc housc witlr an enrancc inro his office . The grounds of thc cstatc werc immiculate. f)r. Tcnncy dicd in always 1928 bur l.aura Hammcr Tenney continued to occupy thc homc until her dcath io 1962 at the age 98, outliving her husband by 14 ycars. Stre is fondly remembe rcd as being dcvoted to animals and was always kind ro the children that passcd by. Tlrc lromc was sold in 1961 and torn down to makc way for rhc Union 'Irrrst Bank which continucs today ro do busiocss ar rhc sirc. - Janc Pcterson 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: Tenney House #1 Description An account of the resource Plantation-style house had graced town center 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 Hammer Family Laurel Street Main Street Tenney Family Union Trust Bank http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/99a3c1386dcf56a8477508396f6aa407.pdf f14b8004c4ca7f5439343e70b873a6ea PDF Text Text TIIE BMNFORI, RiMEV Fcbruary 6,1991 ,,, IN 1799 TIIERE WERE 17 saumills in Branford, Nortb Brunford and Nortbford, eacb witb d tox assessment of $5 per year. Iilastation from Raral Orcupations in Eorly 18tb Centary England. Pictutes o{ the Past look back proves interesting Town Taxes Ate Nothing New! The recent mailing of town tax assessments provides an interesting comoarison to the Town of Branford 1799 ir* ,.r.rr*.rt. Several documents concerning these eady tar( tates were tecently donated to the Branford Historical Society. The 1799 assessment included the First, Second and Third societies which were the ptesent day towns of Branford, North Branford and Northford, the latter rwo then being part of Btanford. The men in town were grouped by occupations and each taxed depending upon the prosperity of the business. Second to farming, shoemaking was by far the most common trade in Branford and included 27 men all taxed at f 17 pet year. Blacksmiths, joiners, cerpentets, coopers, tailors and clothiers wetc also taxed at that rate. The seven gristmills in town appeet to have been thriving in 1799 and were taxed berwecn ile and i6t; however, sawmills were only assessed at 11. Tevern keepers numbering l0 wcre rssesed at $10 and merchants at $84. Charles Butler was the most successful merchant in Branford with an assessment of $t40. \Tilliam Gould, Orchard Gould, Jared Foot, Heman P. Brooks and Reuben Linsley were the area's physicians and were taxed at $34 per year. The only attorney at law in the three societies was Joel T. Benedict with by far the highest of 1167. Farmets were taxed separately and each man was taxed according to his age assessment and the amount of land he owned, both pasrure and meadow. Livestock was also iaxed depending upon the type and age of the animd. Families owning luxury items such as carriages, clocks, watches ln 1799 there were 2l carriages, 13 watches and 20 and silver were also taxed. clocls in Branford. The assessors (cdled listers) for the 1799 Town of Branford Tax Assessment were Caleb Finch, Bille Evans and Pitmen Pond. Total town assessment was 162,99r.17. Jane Peterson Boulcy � 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: Taxes Description An account of the resource Look back proves interesting 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 6 February 1991 Branford North Branford Northford Sawmills Taxes http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/e18d2082e422014ef71dbf80d3a9fa67.pdf c56181a519745cbe5c1994bae073d7d7 PDF Text Text r,t,r ,i, l,ii 'WroNusoev, ,,1,.! i,,, Jnuuenv I Thriving hub now thriving memory Among a number of well-known restaurants that have earned their spot in the annals of Branford history is the Sumrnit House at the top of Branford IIills. Its history, however, started in a snrall establishntettt in the center of town. 'l'he Sachlos fanrily, natives of Greece, started Branford Lunch at262 Main St. in 1926 near Suvals Departtnent Store. George and Rita Carter joined the Sachlos hrotlters in running the popular Iunchconette. operating Branford Lunch, purchased Mitchell's Grill in 1936 and renamed it The Summit House because of its location. The Summit House became one of the most popular spots along the east shore noted for its fine food and nightly entertainment with dancing. Owners George and Rita Carter continued to operate the restaurant until l97l and the Sumrnit House closed its doors in 1979. Back on Main Street, Branford Lunch - later called Branford Restaurant - was operated for nearly 20 more years by the In 1931, the Sachlos family built a Jrr.?r!.rto! n9rl9y, Morris family. new restaurant at 686 West Main St. The former Summit House continued called Mitclrell's Sea Grill. named for to house various restaurants through the 1980s and N'litchell Sachlos. My grandfather, Arnold J. Peterson, was remodeled into a retail complex. The buildiltg built the huge cobblestone fireplace in the restaurant was partially destroyed by fire Oct.6, 1994. and nry great aunt and uncle worked as waitress and EDITOR'S NOI'E: Jane Peterson Bouley is the chef. town historian of Branfutd. George P. and Rita D. Carter, who continued EIr .".\ ji Photo courtesy of the Branford Historical Society George dnd Rita Carter stand outside tlrcir establishment The Summit House in 1937. The restaurant soon becanrc one of tlrc most popular night spots along the shoreline. � 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: Summit House Description An account of the resource Thriving hub now thriving memory 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 11 January 1995 Branford Hills Branford Lunch Branford Restaurant Carter Family Fires Mitchell's Sea Grill Morris Family Restaurants Sachlos Family Summit House http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/02405ad0fa109edc801919543aa2b5e5.pdf 95582306c76700589962b3552f6643a9 PDF Text Text \7eoNpso,rv, Mencn 31, 1993. Bnemono Rsvrgv. 5 What's in a street name? Some interesting history A study of the origin and names of the streets in Branford provides an interesting look at the history of the town. The first streets settled by the colonists in 1644 were the present day Main Street and Montowese Street both called in the records "Towne Street." There was also a small path off of Montowese Street called "Pig Lane" which is long Bouley Peterson Jane since gone. Of course the period the turn of the century until roads during that Tree Lane, Forest Street, Hemlock Road and Laurel Street. An interesting street name is Linden Avenue which is named for a tree, not a person. During the summer resort period several streets and cottages along the shore were named "Linden." In 1954 the United States Postal Service mandated that no town shall have the same street names and many changes in Branford took place. Main Street in Short Beach became Shore Drive, Main Street in Stony Creek became Thimble Islands Road, Bradley Street became Court Street and so on. The name changes created much confusion and today we still have many similar street names - Bradley Street and Avenue, Wilford Avenue and Road, Linden Avenue and Linden Point Road, Summer Island Road and Extension, East, South, North, and West Main Streets. There is an Oak Street, Oakdale Road, Oakdale Place, Oakgate Drive, Oak Hollow Road and Oak Ridge Road. Perhaps the most confusing are Old Pawson Road, Pawson Landing Road, Pawson Park Road and Pawson Trail Road. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is the r th e B ranfo rd H i s t o r i cal S o c i ety. hi s t o rian fo were little more than unpaved paths. The majority of streets in Branford are named for a family or person. Many still retain the names of the early English settlers - Averill Place, Baldwin Drive, Blackstone Avenue, Barker Place, Bartholomew Road, Beach Place, Bradley Avenue, Goodsell Point Road, Gould Lane, Harrison Avenue, Hoadley Road, Howd Avenue, Johnson Point Road, Lanphier Road, Linsley Road, Maltby Street, Monroe Street, Palmer Road, Plant Road, Rogers Street, Russell Street, Sheldon Road, Taintor Drive and $ler Street. Others are named for more recent residents such as Aceto Street, Bowhay Hill, Burban Drive, Clancy Road, Damberg Place, Etzel Road, Hammer Place, Hamre Lane, Lavassa Terrace or Piscitello Drive, to *i name a few. A few roads in Branford are named for the town's earliest Indian settlers - Montowese Street, Pawson Park Road, Sachem Road, Sagamore Cove Road, Sowheag Path and Squaw Brook Road. Some believe that Yowago Avenue is also an Indian name but it was named for the gentlemen, Young, Warner and Goss, who were involved in the development of Pine Orchard. There are many streets in Branford named for objectis in nature particularly trees. We have Maple Street. Elm $'"eet. Ivy Street, Applewood Road. Cedar Street( :stnut Street. Dogwood Court. Fir From Jane P. Bouley's postcard collection Branford has many interesting street names. Iftis circa l9l0 view shows Main Street in Stony Creek. -nSed to Note the road is unpaved, 4 there are trolley tracks to the right. In 1954 the name was 7' Thinble lslonds Road. 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. 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Main Street Montowese Street Pig Lane Street Names Towne Street http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/4233ced30786fb78a61f9b6662884df1.pdf 8619b77a411ee2deacac15a3b0aced47 PDF Text Text Weoxeso,ry, !I,rY jl, 1995 ' BRaNToRD R-svtEw' once placed our community on the map The strawberry 'llte rnontlt tlt'Jutre lrrings the rlpentng ol strawberries lvhich serves as a reminder that Brantord rvas a major producer of the berry in the late 180()s until World War I. Branford-grown strawberries rvere shipped by train to rnarkets along the castern seaboard, especiaily to Boston. ln a good growing year, 50,000 quarts of berries were shipped tiom Brantbrd. Many European immigrants were hired to pick the berries and were paid2 cents a quart. Several generations of tamilies picked side by side in the fields and about I,000 pickers were used in Branford during the season. The largest farm in Branford to grow strawberries was that of the Plant family of Branford Hills in the section then known as Plantsville. About 15 carloads of berries consisting of 20,000 Jane Peterson Bouley quarts were shipped to the Boston market form the Plant farm per year and accounted for about one half of all the berries produced in Branfbrd. The Plant farm was also the largest producer of peaches in New England. The Nichols farm on Cherry Hill was another major grower of strawberries in Branford. Thirty of their 120 acres were devoted to strawberries. The Beach family grew strawberries as did Henry Averill in Indian Neck and John Barron on his farm on East Main Street. In 1869, the farmers organized the Branfbrd Fruit Co. in order to consolidate pricing and shipping from Branford. The company shipped 2,500 quarts of strawberries daily and were known as the largest producer in the East. The last large shipment ot strawberries iiom Brantbrd was made in 1916. Aiter World War I. some of the farms were sold and help became harder to find. A t'ew farmers still grerv strawberries. among them were John Coolac and John Johns iTodd's Hiil. the Cooke and Sansone Workers on the Plant orchards on Branford Hills, which was one strawberries and peaches in the East. famiiies and Irving Field. The times were changing and Branford was becoming less of a farming and more of a suburban community. The Plant family orchard is now Caldor's, the Nichols farm is apartments and stores, Barron's farm is now the site of Branford High School and Henry Averiil's tield is now the Indian Neck School and Foote Park. Perhaps rvhile you eat your strawberry shortcake this June, you might pause to ret'lect on Brantbrd's past contribution to the strawberry industry. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jan. Deterson Bouley is the tovvn historicut for BrttnJl. ) � 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: Strawberries #2 Description An account of the resource The strawberry once placed our community on the map 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 31 May 1995 Averill Family Barron Family Beach Family Branford Fruit Company Branford Hills Cherry Hill Farming Nichols Farm Peaches Plant Family Plantsville Strawberries http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/68be72fce02e2cc6ba8b30b2226c3dd8.pdf a21fd9ae0cc3524b1a00d3270c0d34b5 PDF Text Text Pictur6s of the Past ri. ?loro G..nt ry o{ &rr{otd PicAkg struubeties in Branford. grew suawberries as did Hcnry Averill in m_ montn _ _!J.Y9.tty,Capitol. otJune brlngs the flperung Indian Ncck andJohn Barron on his farm .rne ot strawberries which scrves as_a rcmilrder on East Main Strict. In lg59 rhe farmcrs that Branford was a major pr-9-{u9qr-_gf th_c org*ii.a ifri gi"ni"J r.ii Cr-p".y i" I, ;;e;;i;;r;iia;;; pri.iil;;Jrlftpil;; bcrry inrhc late 1800s until rvorld tvar Branford-grown strawberries were shippcd by.train to markets {ong scaboard cspecially th_c eastern from Branford. Th.' Corio"n, shiio.i i,:ooq""*;f"r;;L.;i;'i;iii.;J'"I; to Bost6n. In a good knownL the larsest Droducer ii ifr. f"rt. growrng year,- 10,000 gua*s- of bcrries Thc last large ihiprircnt of strawbcrrics wcre shippcd from Branford- Many Euro- from Branfoid **'-"J. in 1916. pean immigrants were hired to pick the berries and were paid 2 cents a quan. Aftcr lforld rvar I some of the farms Scveral gcncratiomof families picked side were sold and hclp became harder to find. by.sidc in thc ficlds and about 1,000 A fcw farmcrs'still grew strawbcrries pickcn were used in Branford during thc among them werc John"Coolac and John season. Johnson of Todd's Hill, thc Cooke and Sansone families and Irving Field. The The largest farm in Branford to grow times were changing and Branford was strawberries was that of the plant familv of becoming less of a farming and more of a Branford Hills in the section then known suburban community. The Plan family oras Plantsville. About l) carloads of berries chard is now Cddors, the Nichols farm is consisting of 20,000 q-uzrrs were shippcd epartmenc and stores, Barrons farm is to thc Boston market from the plantiirm now the Branford High School and Henry per year and accounted for about one-half Avcrill's field is now the Indian Neck of all thc berries produced in Branford. School and Foote Park. The Plant farm was also thc larscst oroPerhaps while you eat your strawbcrry ducer of peaches in New Englani. shoncakc this Junc you-might pausc to Thc Nichols farm on Cherry Hill was reflect on Bran?ord's'past co-ntridution to another major grower of strawberries in thc strawberry industry. Branford. Thirty of its 120 acres were devoted to strawberries. The Bcach family -Jane Pcterson 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: Strawberries #1 Description An account of the resource Picking strawberries 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 Averill Family Barron Family Beach Family Branford Fruit Company Branford Hills Cherry Hill Farming Nichols Farm Peaches Plant Family Plantsville Strawberries http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/5c8292ddf91382f740dc92bbcd74dc1d.pdf a991a87648e54a0d4f2db5e4cbe1651f PDF Text Text BRANTORD REVIEW Pictures of the Past The Stony Creck Thearer was built in l9l4 by Villiam Howd of Srony Creek n'ith lumber purchascd from F. Jourdan & of Branford. Thc building wrs 28 feet Son bv 60 fcet and served in a silent movie theater. rhc "rdloe," it those early years as Before the days of was cquipped with a player piano and admission was free for the local child willing to pump rhe piano. In 1921 the thearer was known as Idle Hour Moving Picrurcs. The theater became nadondly-known bdore Vorld Wu II as a summer srock tbeater. Ir was snned in 1928 by a locd acung group, rhe Parish Plavers, who were directed b-v Broadway actor Revnolds a summer residenr of Picasanr Evaru, Pornr. The theater ertractcd many wcllknown actors and directon, among them Orson Welles and Sinclair Irwis. ln 1937 atimision wes 71 cents (to< included). The beginning of the war forccd the thcater ro close. Ir is nor wcll-known thar the building crzs used for a number of ycars as a facrory fol women's undergarrnena. The facrory fouadcd in 1943-byJoscph Kispcn of llamden, a designer and maoufacrurer of coser. Hc was dso vice president of rhe Don Milcs C.ompany ar 45 Harrison Ave. in Branford which manufacturcd corsea in the building formcrly known as thc Tryst. uas TIIE STOI{Y CREEK TIIEA,TFR s6ocd os o cotsc, ail ?lr. h erro;rr.r, rrl..f rl tb lrdrd hU gbdlc f*torl f*a 1943 to 1960. The Dora Miles factory in Branford closcd 1946 until it closed io 1960. in 1967. The Stony Crcck operation wlrs dd to Charles Collini who cdlcd ir the Today the Stony Creek Puppct Theater Matema Linc. Hc ran the company from is once igain bcin! used as it was origind- ly iotcnded and providcs a wide LIf vricty of srage performurces. -Jaae Petcnoo 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: Stony Creek Theater Description An account of the resource Stony Creek Theater 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 7 December 1988 Factories Idle Hour Moving Pictures Irving Howd Parish Players Stony Creek Puppet Theater Stony Creek Theater http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/4e7f37966144d5f54d1c46865d770b26.pdf d8095391ca90a124d2b0663718503fcc PDF Text Text tG nnANl,()nD Rnvrtv ,()r.robcr.1, r9r/t, AN EARLI' PlfOTOGRAplt o{ tbe Stonr Creeh l>gn1 uas tahen in front of tlte Snny Creel the Branfori llist-oical Society. Pictutes of dte Rescue Fire Com- Scbool, Pboto coartesy of Past D,epartment celebrates anniversary .Stony Creek Fire Dept. 90th year At the turn of the ce rirt,ry Branford started. to otganize fire deprrtme nrs following a national rrend'rher lregan in the latge cities. By 1900 Btarrford'ienter had several depariments - Martin Burke f-oryp.any (stlrred at tlrr l.ork Shop). Louis fis'k Company (ltiltside Aueirue) and M.P. Rice. The village o[ Srony Creek would be the firsr'of rhe outiying to organize a fire deDattmenr'. f'htre were ieveral lirge ires in Srony Creek whicli.precipitrteJ the organizariorr.o[ the deperrment. On.;urri A. tOOO the honre and shoe srore o[ Llrarles Gilley raught fire gnd took with it the aleas newly-opendd .srorry Creck l.ibrary arrd the Corrfregatiorral-Church. ] he ioral hrrrket brigade tould not savq 1flq buildings and thry lll hurned to the grorrrrd. Joseplr Ablondi's srore was totally ruincd by fite irr Augtrsr l!00 and the.[ollowing wlek on 5.p,. i, tgoo Branford's third ielectman, David S. {shma1 o[Stony Creek, organized rhe departnient's first meetinp at thc Sronv Creek Town I{all on Schbol Streer. Charter rtiemb€rs wirt Alexander I_. Sutherland, foreman; J.A. Greenvalt, fitst assistant foreman; George E. P_j,:!r-lp. second assisrtnt floreman ; Villiam T. Howd, seoetary; $Tiliiarn Spargo, reasurer: C.E. Clark, steward; P Ambrosoli, W.E. Lake, N.F. Zenders, IlJulirn, J.R.'Dower, M. Moriarity, E.T. Fox,J. Russell, R. Rose, R.\V.'Edwards, E. Cole, A. Banco, llarrv pape. T. Killion, P. Nrlson. -ti,lcMillan. l. pcrercon. E.E..,' Fenner,J. McAvoy. J. i. ' Burns, F. Adams-and R. Caddy.,. . . The Sqoqy Creek Fire Deorrt-ir{t'*[r' started ii a fiuckit brieade and hook'aiid ladder and was tater nirned Stonv Clii.l Resrtre Fire ilompany No. i. ffrJ .Imi pany purchased t[re first fite aDDarrtus irr 1902 which was a hand-pulled i.,ump nicknamed "2 T'on 10.'; T'he d"pariment's first fire engine was purchased in 1924. The fire stetion was built on the grounds of the schoolhouie next tci the town hall in August of designed end l9oi. Ir was built by Oscar C. Kelsey for lzoo and took only two weeks to build. 'l'his old station still stands es part of the land trust propeny on School ' Street. A new firehouse designed by Meli,illc.hoberison of Stony Lr..k ,,r.s built onto rhe rear of the old St. Therese's Church and today stitl serves the community. For 90 years the rnembers o[ the Stonv Crrek Fire Department have volunreerej their time r.enilg'rhe communiry and can take pride in their many eccomplishments. . : , Jtne Petersoh 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: Stony Creek Fire Department Description An account of the resource Department celebrates anniversay 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 October 1990 Louis Fisk Company M.P. Rice Hose Company Martin Burke Company Oscar C. Kelsey Stony Creek Congregational Church Stony Creek Library Stony Creek Rescue Fire Company http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/bb6ea54bf4d3e2f6a839ad55a5f8edb3.jpg 037bb7ea34a711391b5f84fa77e1c313 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 Branford 1938 Hurricane Photographs - Indian Neck, Haycock Point, Summer Island & Hotchkiss Grove Subject The topic of the resource New England Hurricane, 1938 Hurricanes 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 Sunset Beach Road: Jourdan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph JPG Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1938 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.) 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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 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context REF 974.68 NIN Indian Neck Sunset Beach Road http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/42333995b811c44a883b86a342a208fd.pdf 69dcb954f2176a0ba0b1ef86de61e483 PDF Text Text \\ ? \ , . tt_. . VEDNESD y, Miy 30,2001 . BnANFoRb REvriv;5 War(ing Station: a stop along the tiolley ioute n#'r*xi'lh:g north to Massachus\tts and east along the shore started seriice i[ 1900. The Short Beach'\r ffirm Waiting Station was one of several stores to open along the trolley route. These "waiting stations" sold goods to passengers and sumJane Bouley mer residents such as soda, ice cream, candy, postcards, newspapers, groceries and beach accessories. Often passengers boarded or disembarked from the trolley at the store, and local boys offered to carry the passengers' luggage to the nearest summer hotei for a dime. People took the trolley to the waiting stations to obtain an ice cream cone. William Knowles established the Short Beach Waiting Station about 1900 at the corner of the present day Shore Drive and Taylor Place. Shore Drive at that time was called Main Street. Walter Hill ran the Waiting Station for a number of years followed by Merritt E. Taylor who moved from Kensington to Short Beach in 1919. There was an apartment on the second floor where the family lived. Subsequent owners were the VerWholt and Brennan families. Harry Tucker ran thb Waiting Station from 1934 until 1947 and moved the store one building west to 130 Shore Drive. The store featured a luncheon The Short Beach Waiting Station at I j4 Shore Drive circa 19/7. counter and a pinball machine. "Pop" Frankish ran Marchitto moved the Waiting.station to the center the Waiting Station for 2O years after the Tuckers. of Branford in l98l where it is still in operation at Subsequent proprietors were the Weed-Gibbs fami- 1048 Main St. A restaurant now occupils the forly and the Ceccolini family. Pat and Ann Marie mer Waiting Station site at 130 Shore Drive. � 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: Short Beach Waiting Station Description An account of the resource Waiting Station: a stop along the trolley route 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 Main Street (Short Beach) Shore Drive Short Beach Waiting Station Taylor Place Trolleys William Knowles http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/65da1515ea9d75cab5c50db963c8dc5e.pdf 179c987009a63b4e2325a85f21ac17d2 PDF Text Text -, I wtofu r!rln!, I ur.V' I 9I t 99 j' .'Btuthrot U n*rf,tV'. 5' \- Slfipwrecks u continuing saga locully T'his past Fourth of July, trvo boats ran up on Dick Rock approachirrg iligh and Governor's lslands in the 'Ihinrbles, A ntrmber of vessels throughotrt history hnve had difficulty navigating Branford's waters. 'Ihe most fantous of Branford's shipwrecks rvas that of the "Jenny l-ind," a 7O-foot schooner from Sag llarhor that hit N{orris Rocks off Sumac Island in Indian Neck on July 12, 1878. The schooner sunk and scattered its cargo of pine boards into the Sound. The crew abandoned ship and were rescued by a passing fishing boat. George Averill laid claim to the boat and hauled it to the shore at the end of Linden Avenue. The boat was converted into a restaurant known as the "Ark," which served shoreline dinners for many years. A two-masted schooner from New York, the "Arnelia Wright," sprung a leak in November 1899 off the Branford Beacon and its cargo of bricks deslined for New London soon soaked trp the water. Capt. llallock and trvo crerv members rvere saved by Jane Peterson Bouley a passing fisherman, but the boat was never raised. Tw'o months later the barge "Roger" turned upside clorvn off the Branford Beacon, dumping 500 tons of coal into the water. The barge drifted east and went nshrrre at Race Point and was towed to New l-ondon. Tlre Dec. l, 1900 Branfurd Opinion reported that Capt. Sinron Lake of Bridgeport in the "Argonaut" rr ns or"rt looking for treasure in the Thimbles. The harge "Gypsy Girl" filled with cooper ingots sank several years before and the treasure had never been I'orrrrd. 'fhcre rvas no [urther report of Capt. Lake's indings. Brorvn. East and Wheaton Reefs southwest of Outer lsland claimed a number of vessels at the turn of the century. A bill was introduced in 1907 to have the stflte erect a lighthouse because of the many u,recks. The bitl did not pass becattse of the cost. f Photo courtesy Branford l{istorical Society The two-rnasted schooner "The Traveler" carrying 2,500 tons of brownstorte, stt'uck Bro+vn's Reef off Outer Island in 1907 and sank. Photo taken by Harlan C. Paige. Another two-masted schooner, "Mary Buck," carrying 10,000 bricks enroute to Bridgeport was wrecked March 1906 on Flat Rock off Johnson's Point in a gale and blinding snowstorm. Capt. Dunn and four crew members were saved. "The Traveler" was a two-masted schooner built by David Mack of Essex in 1869. During August 1907, it was carrying 25 blocks of brownstone rveighing l0 tons each from Portland, Conn., to New York' T'he schooner ran into Brown's Reef in heavy fog at night and the hole in the side filled with water and the boat sank. About l5 blocks and the crew were saved when the wreck was abandoned. Some of the ship remained in view until it disappeared in a gale on Sept. 23. EDITOR'S NO'|'E: Jane Peterson Bouley is towrt historian for the towrt 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: Shipwrecks Description An account of the resource Shipwrecks a continuing saga locally 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 19 July 1995 Indian Neck Jenny Lind Linden Avenue Morris Rocks Shipwrecks Sumac Island The Ark Thimble Islands http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/d34965c888c861d21d942760dba2ba0f.pdf a2b04ea58b25cf6f4ed55d2322311ad1 PDF Text Text ! p '1j;r1q1.1fr 7l -,' - .'14 r,"(r,,'r'.',r.'.f,r \X/bDNESD Y Aucusr 15, 2001 ,1ofr:t,rtolf r l{rlrt 6 . Bner no'Rbvrrt. Stretri--onffouse: the jewel of the summir hotel era By Jane Peterson Bouley Special for the Review Among the 19 summer hotels that once dotted Branford's.shore was the Sheldon House. It stood on the bltff between the Pine Orchard Club and Thimble Farms with a magnificent view of the Thimble Islands. Jerry Sheltlon and his wife Caty Lanphier of Branford started the hotel as a boarding house. It became well known and was enlarged by their son, Truman, who ran the hotel until 1885. Truman's wife, Almira, was fondly called "Mother Sheldon" because of her hospitality and fine cooking.Edward and George Sheldon, sons of Truman and Almira, continued the family tradition and ran the successful Sheldon House until their retirement in 1910. The hotel was purchased from.the of Sheldon brothers by H. was known as a place MacDonald Allen, who fine dining, serving French cuisine. During Upon Allen's death in 1930 the complex was the summer months the newspaper would list the many guests from far and wide that came to stay at the Sheldon purchased by the A.M. was a popular host. He made many improvements to the hotel and it House. Young Company of Pine Orchard and was managed by Carl Graves for 30 years. Photo courtesv of the Branford Historical Societv The Shel.don House, iirca 1930. The hotel coulil accommodate 100 guests in its many buildings. There was the main house, an annex, two lnrge cottages, two garages and eight bungalows. By this time, the hotel could accommodate 100 guests in its many buildings. There was the main house, an annex, two large cot- lows and even had movies in the evening for the children in the "What Not" cottage. After World War II, the summer hotel era in ,l �magnificent view of the Thimble Islar Jerry Sheltlon and i^ *,ife Caty Lanphier of Branford started the hotel as a boarding house. It became well known and was enlarged by their son, Truman, who ran the hotel until 1885. Truman's wife, Almira, was fondly called "Mother Sheldon" because of her hospitality and fine cooking. Edward and George Sheldon, sons of Truman and Almira, continued the family tradition and ran the successful Sheldon House until their retirement in 1910. The hotel was purchased from.the Sheldon brothers by H. MacDonald Allen, who was a popular host. He made many improvements to the hotel and it was known as a place of fine dining, serving French cuisine. During the summer months the newspaper would list the many guests from far and wide that came to stay at the Sheldon House. Upon Allen's death in 1930 the complex was purchased by the A.M. Young Company of Pine Orchard and was managed by Carl Graves for 30 years. Photo courtesy of the Branford Historical Societv The SheWon House, iirca 1930. The hotel coulil accommodate 100 guests in its many buildings. There was the mnin house, an annex, two large cottages, two garages and eight bungalows, By this time, the hotel could accommodate 100 guests in its many buildings. There was the main house, an annex, two large cot- lows and even had movies in the evening for the children in the "What Not" cottage. After World War II, the summer hotel era in Branford was coming to a close but the Sheldon tages, two garages and eight bungalows. During this latter period the hotel encouraged families to stay in the bunga- ' '' House remained open longer than most. In 1960, it closed its doors after l19 years of continuous operation and the five acres with 500 feet of waterfront was sold to a developer. The entire complex wai torn down to make way for new housing except for one bungalow that still stands today on the site just east of the Pine Orchard Club. � 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: Sheldon House #2 Description An account of the resource Sheldon House: the jewel of the summer hotel era 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 August 2001 A.M. Young Company Hotels Lanphier Family Pine Orchard Sheldon Family Sheldon House Thimble Farms What Not Cottage http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/7233eec6773f794cf94c1dbeb4691a10.jpg f34eaad6ed9976d40d15275cf6317755 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 Branford 1938 Hurricane Photographs - Indian Neck, Haycock Point, Summer Island & Hotchkiss Grove Subject The topic of the resource New England Hurricane, 1938 Hurricanes 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 Sunset Beach Road: J.M. Joy Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph JPG Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1938 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.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Physical Photographs in the Archives Room of the James Blackstone Memorial Library Subject The topic of the resource New England Hurricane, 1938 Hurricanes Hurricanes Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Blackstone Memorial Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library 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 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context REF 974.68 NIN Indian Neck Sunset Beach Road