1 20 683 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/b881f909d487df8126f939684445038b.jpg 0fcb8655fcc7f78b608b1280009a3be4 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Branford Historical Society Photographs, Box 21, Photo 128 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 Schools Subject The topic of the resource Schools 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/. 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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 Laurel Street School Schools http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/5099ac0a1b0f41b7973bbdb6b267d6e7.jpg 55b9d33477fd96dbd5ac7f36932c6da5 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 Blackstone Library Construction Photographs Description An account of the resource Library construction photographs taken between 1893 and 1896 by a variety of photographers. These photographs exist in physical form across several different albums and collections. See the notes on individual photos for more details on where the physical copies can be located. 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The act of incorporation of the James Blackstone Memorial Library Association was approved by the governor on March 23, 1893, and construction began that year. Construction was completed in 1896 and the library was dedicated on June 17, 1896. Subject The topic of the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Libraries Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph 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 Library Construction - Side Staircase Complete Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Andrews, Harry O. 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Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Andrews, Harry Olmstead (1861-1906) 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 Laurel Street School Schools http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/525fb9f22ec32c61cf337785c4fd16da.pdf b0eff3d6e9fcd2b5f527795373f254c5 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, Connecticut: A Survey of Architectural and Historical Resources Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architectural Preservation Trust of Branford Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985 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, Connecticut: A Survey of Architectural and Historical Resources, Beckett Avenue to Hillside Avenue Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architectural Preservation Trust of Branford 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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Title A name given to the resource Branford, Connecticut: A Survey of Architectural and Historical Resources Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architectural Preservation Trust of Branford Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985 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, Connecticut: A Survey of Architectural and Historical Resources, Thimble Islands Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architectural Preservation Trust of Branford 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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Title A name given to the resource Branford, Connecticut: A Survey of Architectural and Historical Resources Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architectural Preservation Trust of Branford Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985 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, Connecticut: A Survey of Architectural and Historical Resources, Street Index Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architectural Preservation Trust of Branford 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.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Blackstone Memorial Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/e9b60b629094d16ecbeb9e164d2cea2e.pdf 9cec8f1055ae0879dec1a63a64003aba PDF Text Text September 2t,, lgsg- BR tn$roR{ /Irix. , l:l THIS GARAGE ON ISLAND VIEW AVENIIE in Pir^te. Orybqrd collopsed because of tbe bigb tide-aitd winds. ttorr cowrrry ol ffcc frdhr THE SEAIZALL AND corrAcEs at sanset Beacb Nech receited beary damoge. lmLil in Indian Picturerr of the past Exactly. tt o[ t. nclhcrr ENTIRE FRONT LAV/NS were lost and cottages andermined along Island View Arcnue in Pine Orcbord. ?teto corrt x .i: years 50 ago today on \fednesday, Sept. 21, lg3g a huricane swept throush -. New England wtthout warning and creat-ed destruction all along its path. Nearly r z iirches of rain fell the week befoie in Branford making trees easy ;;y i; rhe 80- r 60 mpl) winds. Tides were already four feet above normal d[e to the rai'n *J-o.ris". tide. The hurricane destroyed many.cottages along the shor and seven p."fr.-Ji.[ r."rr,. 1,*i61ui" Island. Memoires to last a lifetime wereireated that day. onihis'page are some scenes of the '38 huricane. Jane Bouley �THE TROLLEY TRACKS in Sbort Beacb were underrnined b^y tbe bigb tjdq delaying seruice Jor tuo weeks.l llrrr certrr; ol fktrcl S;tcr FEW TREES WERE LEFT standing on tbe Brarfrd Green neu tbi Baptisl Cburcb. Itoo SEVEIIE.T,REE stcb placeq DAilAGE exterded ,*o, Damascns Rosd ffii;;rm*'v""v rv , ( cooncry rl lliAd Sylcr � 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: 1938 Hurricane Subject The topic of the resource New England Hurricane, 1938 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/184c30a83b9108a91a1396958c798f71.pdf 88cb3110ccc92d24c42d642f44bc87f3 PDF Text Text VrpNesuev, Novnrusr.R 14,2OOl.'BRlxronp Rrvrsw .9 Armory considered one of best in the state The National Guard Armory standing at 87 Montowese Street is the third building used as armory in Branford. The new Armory was dedicated March 26, an consisted of the large Before World War I the Branford Battery A was an active military group with over 100 men, horses and artillery. A bill introduced by Sidney V. Osborn of Branford was passed by the state legislators for funds to build for $40,000. The archi- room, gun room -lq!e tect was Charles S. Palmer (Palmer & Townsend) Meriden who had designed the Old Short Beach School of in 1908. The builder was Lewis A. Ivliller & Company of'Meriden, who had also built Atlantic Wire. Much of the stone from the old Averill house was used in the foundation of the Armory. l9l3 in a celebration attended by Governor Simeon E. Baldwin. The first floor aqqEv- drill and gallery. The second floor was designated as a meeting room for the Spanish American War veterans from the old Branford Battery A. On the eastside of the second floor was an apartment for chief armorer George H. Baisley and his family. In the basement was a large kitchen, dining hall and duckpin bowling lanes. The builder considered the armory the finest in the state. As part of Battery E, Connecticut National Guard, lOth Field Artillery under command of General Pershing, the Branford Company was sent to The Armory in Branford, designed by Charles Palmer of Meriden, was built in l9l3 on the site of the Daniel Averill House. Mexico to capture Pancho Villa in t917. Soon after, the guard served in World War I taking part in five major engagements in France. During World War II the men of the Branford National Guard, as part of Batteri H, serted in the Pacific theater for three years. They saw action in Papua, New Guinea and the Phillipines. ln 1946 the National Guard was reorganized. The Heavy Tank Co. 102 Infantry, 43rd Division loiated at the Branford Armory was called for service in 1950 during the Korean War. The Heavy Tank Co. has a reunion every year in Branford. i . 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: Branford Armory 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 November 2001 Armory Averill Family Connecticut National Guard Montowese Street http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/a3192be2dc6caeeacef93f96af07a6af.pdf c99af4c48365f1d0148f805972dfd402 PDF Text Text rrr& EkAltfLrrcl|rglvt€W Julf L7,Dgt Z, THE ARROWHFA,D, buih in 1912, was the only yar round hotel in Shott Baci and was muagd by rte Pictures Bcrn funily. of the Past Arrowhead area's first yetr-round hotel During the early 1900s, Shon Bcach was a popular lummc! rcsort colonywith mury conagc$ dong ia shore. Emma Treat Boen, originally from Oranga Conn., spcnt mirny summers at Shon Bcach and arrangod the rcntal of over a dozen @mages, :unong them the Cushman House and "The Mooringr" on Main Streer. She was very popular as a hostcss and agenr and in l9l2 purchased properry near Penmcost Street for a ncw hotel to be built by Chidsey Brothcrs of East Havcn. The "Arrowhcad" opcnod Memorial Day 1912 and was quipped with modern sream hear, making it the only y.ear-rorind hotelin Short Beach. The namewas suggested by the poet Ella'!?heeler-\Uflilcot after several arrowheads were found during scavarion. Thc hotcl had 30 guct rooms and every wening dances were held in rhe assembly room. Jane May Beers, daughter of Emma, was a dance instrucror and many of the young people in B.ranford took lcssons at the Arrowhead. Th; hotd soon bccamc thc social ccntcr of thc villrge where many com- munity funaions took place M*y gucsrs raurnod year after year and induded "Wdrer some well-known pooplc such as Greta Garbo, \7ichell, Harold Stasscn and Sindair Lewis. Excdlcnt fbod was servod and thc hotel offered swimming and boating nearby. The Arrowhead did not surviye the Depression and Mn. Been sold the hotel in 1933, retiring at thc age of 83. She died at her year-round home on Greyledge Road in 1939. Her daughter Jure remainod at the homcstead until her death in 1967 * the age of89. For nearly 50 ycan rhe old hqtel has been managed by the Owens family as an apartmenr building and is still known today as the furowhead ]rnc Petcnon Boulcy Brenford -tovn hirtofian � 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: Arrowhead Hotel 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 Description An account of the resource Arrowhead area's first year-round hotel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17 July 1991 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/260ef13b29cbc64ec07cb6f180f8eca4.pdf 5eb086001bdcfacbad3bbfcec3c4df4f PDF Text Text ?totr cocrler; ol tfrc lrcnlord lllrtorlcol 3orlory THE AVERILL HOI\LESTEAD once stood on Morrtouese Street and is now tbe site'of tlte Branford Armory Pictures of the Past Armory now on Averill homestead sitt Thc Averill Homestead The history of the Averill family in Blanford rcvolves around the homestead that once stood at the corner of Montowese Street and Pine Orchard Road. T'he house was built about 1666 by John Robbins, an early settler of Branford, and had many owners during the l8th rentury. ln l80l Enoch StaplcsJr. sold the house to Daniel Averill. Daniel Averill was born in live at the Averill home. The State of Connecticut chose the site for a new armoly and the Averill homestead was razed. The ncw armory, costinp 34o,ooo, was dedicated in 1913. A corier cupboard was salvaged from the i old house aird is located in the Guild Room at Trinity Churcli. 1763 aod in rhe Revolutionary Var as a fifer in the 7th Regiment of New Milford, Connecticut. According to served legend, he befriended Lafayette during the war and on his 1834 tour of this country Lafayette visited Averill in Bran* , firrd. Afrer the war l.verill was a sea captain and livcd in Plattsburg, N.Y. During a business trip to Branford to sell grain, he so likcd the town thatte decidcd to stay. Daniel married his second wifie, Hannah Tyler of Branford, and he had tZ children in all. Hannah dicd in ltJ4t and Daniel in 1842. Borh are buried in Cqnte: Cemetery. All of Daniel's Terhune were the last of the family to sons were seafaring men and remained in branford. A numbe r of descendants built houses along Montowese Street that still stand today. Among them are the Connecticut National Bank and Branford Manor. James Averill, son of Daniel and Hannah. was born at rhe homestead in 1807 and died there in 1897. His daughrcr, l.ucy, and her husband, Nicholas Janc Petenon 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: Averill House Description An account of the resource Armory now on Averill homestead site 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 Armory Averill Family Lafayette Tyler Family http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/1c90ccb268fe0cbad20d2c5485a658b9.pdf 52aab8ddec86cd0ba6cb6cc200f30698 PDF Text Text THE BMNFORD REVIETP Pictures of the December 4,1991 ,5 Past Historical house left in 'disgrace' The Old Baldwin Hotrsc Tod"y at the comer of Main Street corner of Blatchley s Carnvay. and Cherry Hill Road is a veterinary hospital where once stood an ancient house known as the Bddwin House. Six acres of land were given by the town to Daniel Swaine in 1681 and at the @mer Nicodemus Baldwin lived in the corner house with her second husband Jonathan Palmer and thcir ninc children. The Bddwin House had a succession of owners until 1743 when John Ford willed the properry to Yde College. Martha Harrison Bddwin Palmer had a lease for 99 yean from the college . of Blatchlry's Carnvay (now Cherry Hill Road) he built a home. Daniel Swaine's heirs sold the properry in 1687 to Nathaniel Harrison Sr. who occupied the house until his death in 1727. The Baldwin House has dosc ties to thc Harrison Housc * 124 Main Su, now the headquartcn for the Branford Historical Sociey. Nathanicl Harrison Sr. gave to his son Nathaniel II (16921760) the western pan of the homelot wheranpon the son built a new home abo* 1724. The Harrison Family would occupy this second housc until 1800 when the only child of Narhaniel Harrison III - Manha Harrison Baldwin sold the Harrison Hodse and movod into her great-grandfather's house at the Manha Harrison, widow of By 1900 thc old Baldwin House was abandonod but the erchitecture ofthe building was studiod by Isham and Brown and plaru for the house were published in their b@k ti*t Esb &ntucBratt@ Houcs that ycar. 'I'he Opinim notes in Scptember 1900 thar "the old Baldwin Housc er the orner of Chory Hill Road and Main Street is a disgrace" Thc newspaper makes a find sraremenr June 8, 1901 "Thc old Baldwin House is no morc. A large crowd of men and bop with ropcs pulled it down." ]ane Pacrson Bouley Thaoks to J"!o KLbl 3rohd tfitlodd Sodety TI{E OID MLDWIN HOLISE once stood at tbe conta of Cberry Hill Road od Main Strcet b wrc torn doan in 1901. Piolc ourtrry of ths � 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: Baldwin House Description An account of the resource Historical house left in 'disgrace' 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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T Hot air balloon makes surprise visit at Hotchkiss Grove By Jane Peterson Bouley Special for the Review A hot air balloon participating in an international race made a surprise landing at Hotchkiss Grove on Monday, September 4, 1933 about I l:45 p.m. The pilots were Lt. Commander T.G. W. Settle and Lt. Charles H. Kendall of the United States Navy, who were the defending champions of the James Gordon Bennett balloon race. The two' pilots left Chicago on Saturday and traveled 52 hours covering 750 miles before letting Jane Bouley down in a clearing amongst some trees at the Grove owned by Homer Griffing. Attorney Frank J. Kinney attested to their landing and telegrams were dispatched to racing officials and naval Only afew people saw the craft come down, among them Melville Baisley of Bradlcy Avenue, who was driving by and found the rope draped across his wi1 'thield. authorities. The four-by-five foot gondola and balloon were guarded by the Branford Police and the Branford Battery, Connecticut National Guard, and transported the next morning to the naval hangar at Lakehurst, New Jersey. Only a few people saw the craft come down, among them Melville Baisley of Bradley Avenue, who was driving by Only a lcw people were on hand to see September 4, a Navy hot air balloon descend at Photo by Melville Baisley Hotchkiss Grove on 1933. and found the rope draped across his windshield. He took several photographs and was given the balloon's flag for his hospitalily. The Baisley family corresponded with the pilos for many years. Settle and Kendall were brought to Branford Lunch for their first meal in thgr" days, remaining until 2:30 a.m. Most people in Bra( I were still unaware of the unusual event and only aoout 30 people stopped by, including 20 young revelers on their way home from a party at the Pine Orchard Club. After their meal in Branford they were taken to the Sea Cliff Hotel in Monis Cove as the guests of John Sullivan, Selectman John Cogan and Jimmie Cogutu where they stayed most of the night sharing the story of their adventure. They returned to rford the following day and spent time at the Baisley home. ( � 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: Balloon Crash Description An account of the resource Hot air balloon makes surprise visit at Hotchkiss Grove 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 5 September 2001 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/4423256a1e597b4aca825e86c812fb72.pdf b22f109a89dd1e2ec4005fe7421c4afc PDF Text Text Taking a trip to the borbt, PJvIElr', tlioi rr*,*bt: ',JrEDNE5D^Y' FEBRUARY 28, 1996 ' BMNFoRD d etbre the days of radio and television. a tnp to the barber shop was a major social event where the daily news was exchanged. Male patrons each had their own shaving cup with their name on it that was kept on the barber's shelf. The barber shops also offered shaving equipment tbr sale and otlen carried tobacco products. Branford had several longtime barbers in the center of town. Fred O'Tell ran a Tonsorial Parlor in 1895 and advertised "Give me a trial and I will try to please." Tonsorial was a term usofl for a barber, often humorously. Fred O'Tell moved his shoP to Jane P. Bouley 5 South Main St. and was a barber in town for 40 Years until his death in 1930. Other tonsorial artists were Charles and Andrew CoYle with a shop in the Post Office Block that was taken over by Michael Desiderio in 1930. The Desiderio family (brothers Michael and Sabatino) had two uptown barber shops later called The Branford Barber and Model Barber Shop. In 1934 Michael Desiderio advertised haircuts for men, women and children for 25 cents, shaves 15 cents, shampoos 25 cents and massages 25 cents. The fami- ly- operated shops in Branford for more than 50 years. Other longtime barbers were John F. Reilly (18901956), the Palumbo family at l24L Main St. (1912' 1970) and Luigi Sansone at 98 Meadow St. (19041968). The Weted barber shop at 596 Main St. was started by Sied Weted in 1902 and is still operated by the family today. Photo courtesy Branford Historical Society AnunknownsTapfordbarber.Notetheshavingcups'onthewall. � 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: Barber shop Description An account of the resource Taking a trip to the barber shop remembered 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/ce37a6683618031e002d026b222b305b.pdf fdbb0a85cd606c98e948a4b508382934 PDF Text Text 'sTeoxesoav, Aprul 12, 1995. Bnexronp Rsvrrw . 5 Basketball Branford sQle Organized athletics began in Branford in the 1890s producing basketball. baseball and football teams. There were several private men's sports clubs, such as the "Hustlers," who met in the large brick building which still stands on Bradley Street. The Armory sponsored the Battery A teams and champion basketball team and was considered one of the tinest tbotball players in the state. He later coached the Battery A teams, M.P. Rice teams, The Laurels and Hustlers, Townie baseball and established and coached women's basketball in the @:i***, several businessmen were team sponsors, in Jane Petersoh Bouley ride i bicycle or play particular, Chet Prann the tennis. Bob Kelly grocer. Teams were also organized by established a girl's high school St. Mary's, fire departments and the basketball team called "The MIF. Heartbreakers," which posted many Uniforms were rare and the teams wins. played in any building or on any field There was a complaint made to the they could find. Despite substantial State Board of Education concerning organization, Branford produced a women playing basketball with this number of fine athletes that went on to response: l'The State Board of play semi-pro football and profes_sional Education disapproves of baseball. It would be two decades interscholastic athletics for girls. The before Branford High School athletics game of basketball is suitable only for were established and supported by the senior high school girls if it is played town. according to the official rules for girls Perhaps the father of Branford and is free from unnecessary athletics was Robert Stephen "Bob" competition." Kelly, who at the age of 14, was 6-feet EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson 2-inches and weighed 186 pounds. He Bouley is town historian for the town of was a member of the 1907-8 Battery A Branford. Photo courtesy Branford Historical Society The Baaery A 1907-8 champion basketball'team. Tbp row left to right, are Bob Kelly, Jack Hanntfurd, Ed Reynolds, Earl Bradley; middle row are Al Jourdan, Irving Baldwin, and George Fisher; bottom row, Joe Corcoran and l,eonard Anderson- � 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: Basketball teams Description An account of the resource Basketball Branford 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 12 April 1995 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/45d8bba75e8e88f716881f22fc567b88.pdf 96dd14ffbf248d2e7f0c651bfa8a5476 PDF Text Text r lw.v BRAIiFORD r898. nAfffny A condacted Battery E.r.t rrrarreareff ai Pawson Parh in A organized in ; Fgllowing the Civil !7ar, the forma- tion of what would become the United States National Guard was initiated. In 1868 inany men in town organized Branford Battcry A which was pan of the First Ught Aitillery of the Connecticut Volunteer Infantrv. Battery A conducted weekend drills, week-lodg cemps and marched in atl the locd parides. They went by boat to Boston whete trooos from dl of New England hcld war'-*.rr.n. The battery used a barn at the rcar of a house on Montowese SEeet to stote its cannons and practice marching and drills. Horses were-rehted for weekind maneuvers from First Selectman M. P. Ri.e who dso owned a livery buiincs. This armory was abandoned in 1898. It was rurned iround, moved back 11 feet and made into a two-family dwelling by contractor 1368 in 1903. This building still stands at 6 Bradley Ave. Pvthian Hdl on South Main Street, Ric}ard Bradley latei known was as the Community House, built by Benjamin Hosley in 1896 and used by Battery A as its new almory. For menv vears Batterv A conducted drills at F"j*son Park ind could be seen in the fields with its horses and cannons. A new afmory on Montowese Street was built in 1913 end Battery A at that time men and loo horses and was hed the only artillery compeny in the Con' necticut National Guard. Btanford Battery A was cdled to duty dudng thc Spanish American !7ar in 1898 ehd latit as pan of the Connecticut Nationd Guard system served its country llr during the two world wars. Jane Peteron 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: Battery A #1 Description An account of the resource Battery A organized in 1868 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 Battery A Benjamin Hosley Connecticut National Guard Michael P. Rice Montowese Street Pawson Park Pythian Hall Richard Bradley South Main Street