15 20 683 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/631f37abad36188dba10ac5e3bcbbdac.pdf 02d5705774dbd60416725d3dfb890a27 PDF Text Text Picturerr of the past -:)lu!L i iii:iliriir:i:iiri riiii Tbe Sbeldon Hoase in.piae . , h,olg Arcbard Thc Shcldoa House_ th-e 20 summcr hot.ls rhat once doned Branford's shore was ,t. S[.fa* tt stood-on the bluff berween the Iow:Ursfard Club and Thimble Farms fml a_magnificent visw of the :o?d.:t,$. ,l".Dl: tslands. The hotel was started as a.Doardmg house byJerry Sheldon and his *,{: l-ry Ienphicr of Branford. It bccame weu tnown and was enlarged by thcir son who- ran thc hotcl uhtil teal. .rrum,rn's wrtc Almira was fondly called l1-"o. j'Mo1h91 Sheldon', bcca;;-.;il.; 'Lr hospitaliry and finc.*lri";. 'Edward George Sh3ldon, rcns of -.rru,T.a" and1n{. Almira, contiaued the familv u:lortroo $q 1an the successfl Sheldoi nousc unul their retiremcnt in tgtO. Durrng the surnrner months thc newspaoer would list the many gu* r.-i"illj w_rde thet crrne to sray at the Sheldon Il"*.The hotet was phr.f,.r.J f;;;; rnctdoo brothers by H. MacDondd Allen wno was a popular host. Hc made manv rmprovemcnts to the hotcl end it wa; ;r.|...r!.r, d rrr rrdrj rr.,t d Ld.0, k1oIn as a place of finc djning which served Frcnch cuisine. Upon Allen_,s death in 1930 the com, pter w,ls pu_rchased by the A.M. youns PqpTy_or Pine Orchard and managet !f Car.t Graves for many yean. Bv ihis rime the hotel could ;;;;;; ifr g.u.ttr its many buildiqp. m;;; ;; i" tr-tc m2rn housc, en annex, two larse cot- rrg.garags and eight bungialows. XqT, Lrunng .th$ .llter period thc hoicl cncouJaged tamrlies to stay in the bungdows in the eve,,ilg for Td :y93 hrd movies ..l7hat the.chrldren in the Not,, cotiagc. After Vorld lVar II the ,um-., ho't.i cra in Branford was.omiog to ";ilil; remain?d;;-i;;; thc Shcldon Housc tn2o most. I" trl5O it closcd its-doors aficr 119 years of continuous op.."tioo tirl -d was nv.e. aqr6 wrth JOO fect olt waterfront sold to a-developer. The entire comolex wzs tom down to matc wry for ncw housmg cxcept tor one bungdow that still stands today on thc site. Jaae pctcaoa Boulc, � 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 A.M. Young Company Hotels Lanphier Family Pine Orchard Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club Sheldon Family Sheldon House Thimble Farms http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/058f3d8cfffd09ae0d206ac7ad4b6568.pdf b4a572238d7cfc834da39d3edc5ce1f1 PDF Text Text 8 . Bntnonp RsvrEv. 'Wepupsoev, Mev 23, ZOOI. Scandinavians immigrate to Branford The Scandinavians were among the many Europeans to immigrate to Branford in the late l9th century and all four countries of Sweden, Nonvay, Finland and Denmark were represented. The first Scandinavian to come to Branford was Thorvald Hammer, a native of Denmark, who one * tr *, * g G w ffi w D: v, A '* '4 i"* , Photo courtesy of Branford Hisrorical Society Tbbor Lutheran Church on HopsonAvenue burned in 1g92, was rebuilt and served the congregation at this site until 1957. The church then moved to larger qut "s on Tabor Drive. in 1864 was of the founders of the MIF (Malleable Iron Fittings Company). The family was associated with that company for three generations. Many Scandinavian immigrants found employment at the MIF and lived along Indian Neck Avenue past the factory. According to the 1880 census, there were only a few Scandinavians in Branford besides the Hammer family. Alfred Lundquist, 33, his wife and daughter, all natives of Sweden, were listed as residing in Stony Creek. He was a stone cutter at the quarry. There were also five young Swedish men working and boarding at the Kelsey Fish Factory in Short Beach. Among them was Claus Johnson, 22,who would make Short Beach his permanent home. Many of Claus' descen- dants live in Short Beach today. Over the next l0 years, more Scandinavians would come to Branford. In 1883 they began holding church services at the Congregational Church on the Green. The Swedish Church was officially organized Jan.2,1888 with 40 charrer members, and they made plans to build a church on Hopson Avenue. The church on Hopson Avenue was built in 1889 by Benjamin Hosley, a local contractor, but the building bumed in 1892 and had to be rebuilt. For a brief period there was a Swedish church in Stony Creek that was abandoned and the fumiture was used at HopsonAvenue. The Hopson Avenue church would serve the needs of the parish until 1957 when they moved to larger quarters on Thbor Drive. Many descendants Scandinavian families of the early still reside in Branford today. Some, including the children of this writer, represent the fifth generation. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane peterson Bouley is the histoian Branford. for the town of � 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: Scandinavians #2 Description An account of the resource Scandinavians immigrate to 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. 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Scandinavians Short Beach Tabor Lutheran Church Thorvald Hammer http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/6b4bfbaadcaacbfc70e51fde5f25dc63.pdf 7ae68de918a49faa98d5ebc85386663b PDF Text Text Aprit z, igr.ii?I$i-lrii:i#.i}1:rEtia1. rlis nnerrrrono nrrmw ,1 Pictrrres of the past ilttn{r+,.H+:r,tr:,,Hy+lg$Eifi}.ii,:E The Scandinavians ia This vear is the rooti, Branford Among them was ClausJohnso n, age 22, .nrruiliy'ortr,e -I abor Lutheran c.huSch ;hr;'h-^;;; *r," *""riJ-i?siii n.ach his perma- organized by Branford,s tamilies. The'scandir S.""Jir"ri# n.nt home-. rii;;; Iive there todav.. ;#;,, descendanr st,r tr e::!lii.t'#it'.iff ff ?,fl?,io'r'i; ;i i::gi;:"'ir:H"il "-Ci,Jr.i i|jt,E;#g*,Bll*.*;.i;:H;;fl .4i#,T L tr#:#?flTl,Tf; Ie,r .oun,,i., Finland and Denmark were represented. The S,i.alrf., was .,lni,l"if#,11'u:lliim:::*i*; o,g-ii.JJ;,]',iii wi,h 40officiallv .r,,i# Denmark. ;h;l; iiql ** io il,fi; ;,;-;i.d: fr:?i?tl,ll,Xm*:r*, lounders of the MIF rrrrarreau.'ir; fi: ' !-$:.,"t0'T,H"Ii;, generatrons l*,if*l'*:t iJ;l;;;,.,il: *l"y ""a mlgranrs found ernolovmenr ar Accordjng to rhe i880_cel*, ii,. laii. a lew scanciinruill besides rhe Hammer LUTHERAN 1HURCH ;, #;tr#Li tr,Xy:;Hf' ;:l;i$#r_: T ,,Hi:; lml;X Stony C.eck rhar was abandoned and the Hrpron Avenue ilr,*n rhis church *oula the needs ]r prr,rr, they moved ,"ol"rg., quancrs on Tabor Drive. -oi " ,[.;. ilri i,rni,r;;;;.;;;i';,ii. Br"nforJ il,.*. fam,v arrr.a rrrar *" ;;;;i'i;i;hen quist, age 33, his wife and a,*gt";'; M";, d.sc.nda,ts ,Tffi;:?:.'-i'lj.Tf ["'a-'i"'a'"'g ti,. eariy scan. tt. quirrf.'il.;;';fl i::'f cutter at dinavian a^iri.i-rill ;;rrd. r. sliijii l;il;d'.r,. .r,rrii.,""i s*.di'r,i*;1,,u,*Tiat'""*l[:::il: Ifl9-,]:.,.S:.:, r,rs wnter' onlY tr#::: n*;"-in'rfi6,'; rocar conrracror, prF;fi;.i*iil';.i,s8e r, burned in Kelsev Fish Factori in stor,'n.l.'t- ttntttt"llll?lt*tll.* � 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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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 April 1988 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/3bd2c46b818a6b7cb05910d437ee7d41.pdf a1fd1314471256e2c178263fe0d5e076 PDF Text Text Pictures of the Past Former Connecticut governor subject of colorful locd lore One of the interesting characters from Branford's past was Gurdon Saltonstall, the lOth govcrnor of Connecticut and an ordained minister. He was born in 1666 in Haverhill, I'tass., and kept a pcrmanent residcnce in Ncw London. Alier lris rnarriage to Elizabeth Roscwcll of Branford, hc built a second home on thc shores of Furnace Pond between Branford and East Have n. Not your avcragc Branfbrd farmer, Gov. Saltonstall musr have attracted muclr attention on his visits to Branford with his elegant attire and horsc drawn carriage. The govcrnor's stay here rhough was not always plcasant and he had particular pro- hlems with thc citizcns of East Haven. Some of the farmers in East Haven kept tlocks of gcesc thar secmed to prefcr Gov. Saltonstall's front vard as their favoritc place to roost. Thc-troisc and unplcasarrt mcss left bv the gccsc was morc than the governor could stand and he attacked and shot manv of the birds. The owncrs of the geesc wcrc greatly offended and it is said that not one citizen from East Haven -voted for Gurdon Saltonstall in the next election. The incident became known as "The Batrle of Furnace Pond." ' tlolo lror llrr lkrrrl b; tcYmur GOV. GURDON S/IfONSTAA, as bis liheness uos captilred in 4n oiginal oil pairrtirrg ot at Yalc Unitersity. The final skirmish as reported by Hughes' History of East Haven, took place on the Farm Rivcr by thc governor s home. Deborah Chidsey ran a ferrv across the river and one dav was summoned to carrv the governor across. He was sctting out to a meeting in his finest dress wearing a red velvet long waistcoar with gold lace, purple velvet knec breechcs and white silk itockings. \iThethe r an act of maliciousness or clumsiness, Chidsey ran the ferry onto a rot'k stranding the vessel. "What shall I do?" cried the governor. "Do as I do" was the rcply whereupon Chidsev c'ackled like a goosi the meanrng of u'hich hc rvcll undersiood. iumped into the water and swam ashore. The good governor was lcfi thcre to wait for the next high tide prefcrring rrot to ruin his {lne clotlrcs and Diboreh Clridsel' bccamc a local tt'rlk hero. For a time that part of .hc rivcr bccanrc known as "Dcborah's River." In spite of these Problems, two more n.n.rriiot',, of Saltonstalls would o(cupy Branford homc and rhc lake would be renamcd in honor of Gurdon Saltonstall' lh. 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: Gurdon Saltonstall Description An account of the resource Former Connecticut governor subject of colorful local lore 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 9 August 1989 Chidsey Family Deborah's River Farm River Furnace Pond Gurdon Saltonstall Rosewell Family http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/63e9a8a3ba6a5e25877eb331f7ef0055.pdf 82e1b05c354f923d3b4fab9de8daee85 PDF Text Text .WnoNssoay, Lake Saltonstall NovplasEx 8, 2000 . BRAJ ) RsvrEv. 9 The 'Great Lake'that was home to a governor of The body water between the towns of Branford and East Haven was known to the Quinnipiac Indians as "Lonotonoquet" or Tear of the Great Spirit. The English settlers who came in 1644 to Branford called it the Great Lake and after an iron works was established on the shore, the lake became known as Furnace Pond. After the iron works closed much of the land Jane Bouley along the lake was owned hy William Rosewell of Branford, a wealthy ship merchant. In 1700 his daughter Elizabeth married Gurdon Saltonstall, who would become governor of the Connecticut Colony. Gurdon Saltonstall was born in 1666 in Haverhill, Mass. and attended Harvard College. He was ordained as a minister in New London in 1691 and soon gained a reputation as a dynamic preacher. After his marriage to Elizabeth Rosewell he built a mansion along the shore of Furnace Pond, which was one of the most elegant homes in the area. The windows were adorned by tapestries woven to depict a hunting scene and were imported from England. The house had a massive oak stairway and brass doorknobs and fixtures. Saltonstall made his permanent residence in New London, but probably stayed in Branford for short periods as business dictated. He was elected governor in 1708 and served until his death in 1724. He was an influential and powerful politician and was most famous during his term of office for the Saybrook Platform, which provided for a consociation of the state's churches and was also the chief Courtesy of the Branford Historical Society The Saltonstall Mansion stood on the east side of the lake between Branford and East Haven. proponent of bringing Yale College to New Haven instead of Hartford. At Saltonstall's death the mansion would pass to his son, Rosewell Saltonstall of New London and Hartford, and was managed for Rosewell by local farmers. The last of the Saltonstalls to own the farm was Rosewell Jr., who was a recluse and made the Branford mansion his year-round home. Rosewell Jr. died in 1788 in Branford at the age of 56 and is buried at Center Cemetery. The farm was sold by the Saltonstall family and was occupied by several families, the last of whom was William Hartley. The house burned to the ground in 1909 but the foundation can still be seen on the east side of the lake named in honor of Governor Gurdon Saltonstall. 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. 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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 8 November 2000 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/c2197cfb4049498e67d14d16b719096f.pdf 3d00b19bb3ff2a4a1e37d6912942d002 PDF Text Text 2E BRANTORD RIVIEW January 7, t9ee Pictures of the past rhc bodv ofwarcr bctwccn thc towns Brrnrord and Eesr H2vcn rz! k;om of h Aft.r rh. lron vork *2! di"*l*a" ",ro, ^r-th. rr, "r.;j *. i"r.iiiiii,liii QuinnjDiz( Indi:as ar "Lonotono- vitu"- r*.*.ri .i's;r.J: 'hc qu'r" or Tc{ of thc Grcrt sDiril Thc ip ";;l,ii ul, i-g-fiiiili"iiii]i{ 'trzfu.m.ricd Eosiish scrdcrs who mmc in r64i r"B-"' 'n*.r,-,. Gil;;"il;;"ri'il1 ford cdlcd ir thc Grcrt Lkc zad afrer zn -ould- bcornc s";;;;t ;i;ft;"il: ,!on vork wa1 csr$ri5h.d oo rhc shorc. tirur cotony. hkc b.camc k'own e" Fuma(c Pond' cuaoo i;"rro*,ar wrs bom 1666 i, 'hc lir,.*ill,- Mzss., and zncndcd Hervz.rd ioi wes also thc chicf proponcnr of brind"l.g". n. *. ia.;,J il, _ii;i",T ie ya. col.g. to ru.* uavcn insrcrd or [.* ro"a* in r6er md sooo Edn.d 2 Hiniora ,"puo,ion ." a dynrmic prcach&. Afrcr Ar s,rron$alr! dc2rh rhc m2,!ion ii' --,ia. - rri,"bcrh Roccsc hc b,ik !,ould p2ss ro his son Ros.*crr of Ncw r" rr,xion a.rong rhc shorc of Fumac! r,ndoD aod Hardord rnd wrs manzpcd i*a *.i;1..i.i,".-,n;., &;; 6. n**"u by to..r tum.rs. Tr. la,i or 'r,L.*i,r* ,o ,r,. T}c sindows icrc rhc salroniralls to own thc farm *rs a "rce. wovcn to dcpicr tepcsuics RoscwcllJr.. who wus a _and were. imporred'from thc Brariford ,,,"rrrion hir y;-;;;J England. The house had a massive oak home. Rosewell died 17gg in'Branfo.d ai 1Tr*"y 1rd brass doorknobs and fixtures. the age of ,6 aod ii buried C..rr.i Sahonstall made his pernanent residence Cemelrv. ", adomcd *ith hunting scene Lil ;J;;; in N.ew,lnndon bur probaHy staved.in Thc farm was sold by rhe saltonstall Branford- for shon periods as business dic- f*ily was occupied bv ,.r.ot nted. He was elected governor in 1708 families "ld the last of *hom was villiam and servcd unril his death in 1724. He was Hanrey. The house urrn.J ro ,i,. ;r;;;; an influen-rial and-powerful poliricao and in tg09 bur rhe foundation ."n iiil b. y* Pot^, famous during his term of oftice seen on the east side of the lake nam.d in tor the Satbrook Plarform which provided honor of Governor Gurdon Salronsrall. Jane peterson Bouley for a consociarion of the srare's churchcs Tbe Gooator Soltonstall ,?utnior2 (Hitor's ,rote: Pictargl of tlte Past, bl,Jire petersor Boalej,, uill be appeaing as a ,nontbh, column in tli Brazford R;ri";.i'lr'J t' 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. 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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 Summer Island http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/0d1c103975019fda4315c5500080f7ea.pdf b88c6662deab1918db7c7d8d9e7d1713 PDF Text Text Rural free delivery marks l0i;;"1;;"8';';;im' lJ.S. l{Ihh r,vlirll !,";jKlral i:tt-111.-,1 ln: l-lr tlnniversirry,,f rree Dellvery. servicc vr'xs no( san- Qucach Jnd Brushv Plarns,R,,vrlC. Hoadleyr. Therr salary w.Is 5700 per yeor rnd rhev delivercd the via horse unrl wagon'and wrrh a ;leigh as In 1903, Irvint Morton hanrlled riore mail anv other rural carrier in rhe srate due to the int'lux of summer people. Ot course, the carrier's visit was not just to <leliver the mail. bur was also a social event where the citizens received the news of the day. The carrier aiso sold stamps and wrote letters tbr plopte ll$t rreas. ed in Bontbrd until Feb. l. 1902 when ibr the iime mail was delivered to Bmnfbrd's outlying Previous to that time. residents had to go to the post otfice in Brantbrd center to get their mail. Short Beach and Pine Orchard also had their own post horse lbr:3 years uovenng:t mites Jday. Two rural mail routes werc combined intJone in 1933 and his route needed. ,r* i; j3 miles I day. He was one of rhe "*p;;J than tast ruril carriers in rrre olfices in the summer. There were three routes Rottte No. I the - was IrvingtoMorton); western part of town (the carrier who could not write. Route No' 2 to Pine Orchard, Damascus and part of Burt Shepard remained the carrier for Route No. 2 North Branford (Burt Shepard); and Route No. 3 to tbr 30 years until his rerirement in 1933. He rode a state to use a horse, but when the last one name6 '.Bobby" died in 1923, he boughi a Ford to deliver the mail. During his career. he rode horseback, used a two-wheel gig, an open concord bu[gy, a mail wagon, a Ford, a ;.5i,.g:ffr',5: delivery of the that the W Jane P. Bouley mail to Damascus was greatly anticipated every day and that Burt Shepard never missed a day due to weather or illness. The only time he was really late was during the blizzard on Feb. L9, 1934 when the only passable road to rhe area was East Main Street. Rural delivery in Branford was discontinued just betbre World War II. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Boulev is the for Branford. town historian Photo courtesy Irving and Carol Hoadley Royal G- Hoadley stands next ro his U.S. Mail Rural Free Delivery wagon on Main Stieet in Branford ctt the turn q ? centur\,. ( � 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: Rural postal delivery Description An account of the resource Rural free delivery marks 101st 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 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/b05da714b4030d9135d1706e069501a9.pdf 297e4a8c05844466cb1c885555da4873 PDF Text Text Ro gers Island bears original gffiiit'e6{''f,;ffi Among the beautiful Thimble Islands in Stony Creek is the 7.6acre Rogers Island. It was granted to John Rogers in 1710 during Branford's 5th land division and remained in the Rogers family until 1858. It is the only Thimble Island to retain the name of its original grantee. The isiand was used as a @ summer retreat. housed a fish Jane Bouley company and stone was quarried on the island in the late l9th cenrury. Captain John Jay Phelps of Hackensack, N.J., purchased the island in 1902. Phelps was a noted yachtsman, banker. industrialist, and graduated from Yale in 1883. He hired an architect named Taylor from New York City to design a27-room Tudor mansion on the island at a cost of '' $50,000. Local contractor Oscar C. Kelsey built the mansion by hauling materials by oxen across the ice during winter. During construction two of Kelsey's employees quanelled over a hammer and one was accidentally drowned. Phelps also built a tennis court, six-hole golf course, boat house, 250-foot pier, and planted 365 rose bushes on the island. Phelps called his island "Yonkomis" meaning "Big Crib" and named his mansion Scotch Pine. Locally the island became known as Phelps island. Captain Phelps died in Stony Creek in 1948 at the age of 86 and the isiand was purchased by Donald Macleod of New York City. For the last 29 years it has been owned by Paul Brown of New York City. The late Art Paine of Stony Creek was caretaker of the island for 23 years during which ttme it weathered the '38 hurricane. After being on the market for a number of years. it was sold in 1992 for $2.65 million. The Tudor Mansion on Rogers Island in Stony Creek was built by John Plrclps in 1904 andwas called "scotch Pine." Ja.,* � 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: Rogers Island Description An account of the resource Rogers Island bears original grantee's name 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 January 1993 Big Crib Island Captain John Jay Phelps Oscar C. Kelsey Phelps Island Rogers Family Rogers Island Scotch Pine Thimble Islands Yonkomis http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/e842da172b9b95379335f7812f8f15d7.pdf 61a52f43c71c48643aebf60481bce8c3 PDF Text Text THE BMNFORD REVIEIP August 14, l99l t,lf Pictwes of the Past Rice rras town's ftrst non-Yankee selectman ' During the last hdf of the migrants arrived lgth century, many imin Branford, and the first of these groups was the lrish, who Grme as early as 1850. Edward Rile was one of the many natives of Ireland who came with Edward Kennody in 1862 to work at the Branford tock Shop. Michael P. Rice (known as M.P.) was the son of Fdward and Ellen Rice. He was born in 1866 and at a young age b"g* livery and caning business. He built a large barn behind" the stores on Miin dong Yeto Street and would enlarge the complor many times-for his growing business. Ifith his panner John T. Sliney, hJbuilt the railrmd bridga at l(rkham and Montowese Streets, worked on the Blaclatone Library and did much of the road work for the Town of Branford In 1896 they each formed their own companies and Rice purchasod a motorizod truck for his business, the fint in Branford M. P. Rice laid much of the roadbeds for the trolleys in town and was awarded the conract for in 1898. M.P. Rice was active in town affain and served as Branfond's water qFstem Branflord's first "non-Yanlcee" selectman in 1889 at the until 1893 and was elected again in 1899 until 1904. He was dso an incorporator of Branford Savings Bank and a member of St. Mary,'s Church. Perhaps Selesman Rice is best known for his role in age of 23.-He served the formation of Branford's Fire Depanment. He was a charter member in l90O of the depanment that bears his name and was chairman of the Loard of fire commissionen. A contest was held to see what the department should be named and each ticket cost five cents. M.P. Rice received l20O votes more than twice the number of the-nearest competitor. The M.P. Rice Fire Depanment is the oldest fire company in Branford. Michael P. Rice died Jan. 15,1927 at the age of6l. fane Pacrson Bouley Branford totrn hiltorierr "Selectman Rice is best known for his role in the formation of Branford's Fire Deparrmenr." M.P. RICE uan a nrcesfal businesstnan in Branfoil and uas aetiu in tourtr affairs. (Photo from Becr's Commcmoratiae Biograpbical Record of Neu Haaen Coanty,) � 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: Michael P. Rice Description An account of the resource Rice was town's first non-Yankee selectman 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 14 August 1991 Branford Fire Department Branford Savings Bank Bridges John T. Sliney Kirkham Street Main Street Michael P. Rice Montowese Street Veto Street http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/e52c41931da88981aa67f9d25e314e0a.pdf 13bbed1c38a07ff07e28e0648b40db5f PDF Text Text March 7, 1990 RRANIORD REVIEW " ?holo courtery 'I',t tE cl tllr lronlord llirloricll Soclcty IIRANFORD T',RAIN ST'-Al'.lON, as it looked ubgr' it utts dcross l,tott"ibt, iron Fittings Company, iast before it u'as torn irrir'lii rlou,rr in 1939. Pictures of the Past Itaitroad changes chatacter of rural farrning cotrununrty 'l'lrc llranford Train l)ePot lrc tortstrttctiot.t of tlre Shorcline Railroir<l irr ltl52 changed forcvcr thc rtrral 'l [arrnirrg cotnrrtunity olrcrr<',1 lltc it to ittrlrrstry o[ Bran{irrrl and art<l dcvelol,nlt'nt. Ncw I lavcn railroad systcrn, wlrit lr inclrrrlerl Rranforrl, was tlre cctttcr o[ tailrrarl transportatiott to New l,ondon, Ncw York and lroints north. 'l'lie first "lrotr Horse" to travel tlrc shorclitrc tottte lcft New Ilavcn's Chrrpcl Srtect Statiorr Jtrly l, 1812 on its wly to Savbtook with a stotr in Branfltrrd. lrl lttTl rl,l N,,* I lavclt arrtl I lattfrrrrl Railroatl arrd thc Ncw Yoik alttl Ncw Ilaven Railroatl consoli<lated antl became tlre New York, 'l'lrc Ncw Ilavcn and llartford Railroad. Shorcline Railroad ioined the merger atld trltinratcly over lld companics wcte absorbcd into the New York, Ncw llavcn arrd Ilart{brd Railroad system. Ilranftrrd's first train stati<ltl was oll Morrtowcse Street near the river but a new rlclrot rvas lruilr sotrtl afrcr at tlrc lirot ol' Rogcrs Strcet artd <lpenetl in thc strtnmcr oI ltt52. l]usin<:ss ar tlrc statiotr grcw steatlily with tlrc opcnirrg o[ thc Mallt rblc lron Fittings (MlF) Cornpany and the tlcveloDment of the shorrlitle as a sulnmcr rrsott. 'l'lrere werc also trairt stations in Storrv Creek and Pine Orclrard. A irandsome ncw brick depot was built in 1887 near Maple Strcct facing tlrc MIF' It hatl long wood canopi"s-orl e.arlr side and houscd the exprcss office which was managed by a station master. At the turn express office was olapucd bv robberies, thc safc blown up of the centuly thc i.g"rlrtly and passengers robbcd of thcir rni,rr.y.'Despiie tlrese problems tlre station provided passenger servlce out ol Branford f<rr many ycars. 'l'he Branford Train Station was in l9l9 bccause of heavy damase it received during the 'J8 hurdemolished ricanc"and the decline of the railroad as a 'l'hete oooular mode of transportation' hare been several smallcr platforms on the site since 1919, thc last onc iust completcd to mark the. reol>crring o[ slrorclinc passenger servlce. Jarte Peterson llouleY � 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: Railroad Description An account of the resource Railroad changes character of rural farming community 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 March 1990 Branford Train Station Maple Street MIF Montowese Street Pine Orchard Railroads Rogers Street Shoreline Railroad Stony Creek http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/46931071d0e4a4aa0123c6bf820c3230.pdf d12d3e2acbc669945ba0591db5f101c0 PDF Text Text N2 tnSBItANFoRD REvIE\f November 18, 1992 THIS IS HOV k looh diaing out fust Main Steet in Branford 1909, when it was part of the Louer Boston Post Road. Photo is coartcs! of tbe Branford Histoical Society. Post road connected major cities The Boiton Post Road From New Haven the King's A post road was established in 1673 Highway followed a path ovei the Great to connect New York City and Bosron. Hill (Branford Hills) and included Main This road becarne known as the Kins's Street in Branford. It continued east to Highrvay, the Grear Road or the Boion Guilford where the road today is still riders known as rhe Boston Post Road. East three Main Street in Branford east of the river Boston Post Road connecting Borton was for many years cdled the Guilford and New Haven. The originil road went Turnpike though it was part of the from New Haven througf, Harrford, Boston Post Road. Routi I along North Post Road named for the post who used it. There were aitudly Springfield.and \Torcester and became known as the Upper Road or old Boston Post Road. The Middle Post Road went from New Haven to \7ethersfield, then cur through Post Connecricur rhree the to New York Ciry..Today Route I is a different route than the Bosto, Post Road though in some places follows the old road. Massachusetts. The Lower B6ston Road followed the shoreline to Rhode Island. All routes merged at New Haven and post road- became one road from there Main Street which bypassed Branford center was not builiuntil 1932. Taverns were established along the post road to accommodate travel"ers. The jonathan Towner Halfivay House was built about lT43 a,ndwas so named because it was half way benveen Branford and Guilforj. For many years it provided lodging to travelers uiing the Boston Post RJad-and was long o*ied by the Towner family. The buiiding siood across from st. Agno cem.t8ry and was torn down in tEe 1970s. Iane 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: Post Road Description An account of the resource Post road connected major cities 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 November 1992 Boston Post Road Branford Hills East Main Street Great Hill Great Road Guilford Turnpike Jonathan Towner Halfway House King's Highway Main Street North Main Street Post Road Route 1 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/4315cac728d490996b05ed5c4cbe7516.pdf ad5334ebd6616b21128f3c6062e9538c PDF Text Text November 8, lN 1912 A NEly 1989 BRANFORD REVIEW POST OFFICE uas ,7 bililt at tbe corner of lllain Street and Hillside Aoenae. V/elluortb 5 & 10 Store, formerly tbe Hillside Aaenue Cafe bumed in 1924 and was rebuilt by tbe Staal fomi$. Pboto couriesy of Pearl Blackstone lfilne. Original post office now a restaurant Branford's first permanent post office built in l9l2 at the corner of Main Sueet and Hillside Avenue under the guidance of Branford postmaster H. Guy Linsley. Thc fint known post office in rhe early 1800s was at rhe Lock Shop at the castern end of Main Street. Suc' cesive ufficc.. wctt generally in the homes of the respective postmasters. The was nee'brick building became known as thc Por Office Block and upsrairs was home to a men's club, The Wallacabuckers. Jtftcr a ne* post officc was built at Main Srreet and Montowese Street in l9l' thc old post office housed the nes'ly-formed People's Bank. Other oc' cuDants of the building have been the Colonial Bakery, First Narional Store, S.R. Hurwirz Dry Goods and for many ycars. a barber shop was upstairs. ln 1944 Ude & Murray' Tire ShoP was opened at thc Hillside Avi'rtue sire by owners !flilliam Ude andJohn.!. Murray. Thev remained ar this location unril l96i when they moved to the Rosenthd Block. Alfredo's Restaurant was the tenanr when the building burned in 197). Thc building was saved and remodeled and the nationally-known Vietnamese restaurant Chez Bach was opened by Bach Ngo. - 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: Post Office Description An account of the resource Original post office now a restaurant 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 November 1989 Alfredo's Restaurant Chez Bach Colonial Bakery First National Store H. Guy Linsley Hillside Avenue Hillside Avenue Cafe Main Street People's Bank Post Office Post Office Block Restaurants S.R. Hurwitz Dry Goods Suval Family Ude & Murray Tire Shop Wallacabuckers Wellworth 5 & 10 Store http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/81a4a63f4c17a0904ede61e0179f23d4.pdf 12887053cf712dc9cc346809dc9834cf PDF Text Text \X/rour,soay, Drcrvssn 8, i993 ' Bnet'lroRD R..:svlrw' 5 Pollyrs delighted many with homestyle hearth ' -'W ;;q in \ I *,,*;v: iig::r :WW rort i neofBranford,sfavoriteffitireplac.esthatlent,itselftoth.e Room ,ffi I *T:'on:*"11"-11:'i'-h::Yi:::l: and greeting cards upstairs stores was PollY's Tea #J:rXii iiiil; sold crafts was born ,t.""J Li | ,,,'i16#ffi " aouer,i.., to Lrerverryn:T^-riL1..lrho*pson) Barker..Sh:T::.:d"I.:, tea room in l9t5 at the.HosleJ,Blgck 1887 in Mill Plain ,t a 1"". try:::!{'i child was,bulring a gift and was a .Yffi::,illT; ffi , l'W'm, I li,ii, l ,J?Jffi:"iil?ron ro*lies. li members of the Everyn w) "r1ffiffi'o'['"','n,.." Mitchell W#x+rffids$-ffi;fl'f:fiffix* Tf H'it9:H:I:::1-Y.T,!,::ll^t*^1"n"" y sandwiches, rea cak€s and beverages. A special "ri."li"i and this building was tom Tea a favori ** uf.fnf panot. tn-t917, the tea downRoom-&-shop ruuyf 'riri fea'iiim it dao Moin Sr.wqsho'nzmade in 1952 olive "Pollv" Morton died in " u*i*n ttout" rr ,*tt"y line ond seryed ;;;;;;il,i,tift;gton and is buried at center "rii" goods. poll! moved her rea room to her iooMan st. ar,a.e""ntualy o".rpi"a trc.n,it", ,l'^1j::1" "r" "f90 baked phoro coun sy orrh. Br&rord Historicar sociE 1800 and ne*ty ionstruaea'nouse at 226 East Ma t Sr i', building. This house w-as b.ilt at about 'iili opet until 1944. Her tea was later used as Branford's f,usr Communitv ina ""-oir"a circa Holrse' room was popular among the locals, Photo '"'"'""-'-it"-toitdinghadlowceilingsardseveralold tg20s. Lemelery' EDIT,R'S NoTE: la e Peterson Botley is rown historianlot the towt d Brafllotd' � 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: Polly's Tea Room Description An account of the resource Polly's delighted many with homestyle hearth 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 December 1993 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/660016a822776f53498d5c36f0b67b1e.jpg 3bfe8f86112bb5d1b41c54c964fe34a5 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 Rear Cottage 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 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