2 20 683 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/07c7883e7b9329cf512cd6603a523261.pdf cbacc3846f3d091a7b12e29d29b52ff4 PDF Text Text 14 . BR^NFoRD REuEw . WEDNESDAY, NoVEMBTR 7, 20Ol First guard unit:saw action in spanish American war civil in . Following the war the forma- Bradley 1903. This building srill tion of what would become the United stands at 6 Bradrey Ar.rr". States National Guard was initiated. pythian Hall South Main Street, In 1868 some local men organized later known on as the Community Bj:,."?" 3,1::1":9^" y.hi.! was part of . _ -l the l :, _ffiGfilI [j, House, *,, builr by Benjamin Hosley in ;"' ,,] r*i:**"s"1,.'i 1896 t::''''n'.*l,l".1'":i t.$ ro. .unf years Bartery A volunteer Infantry. ., r E,$r{ Batterv A held park ----' ,*" **Ti'q t"io-a.iilr'ai-pa*son weekenddrills,week- [it' [!j '*'"*q ' ,. tlI and could be seen in the "Iong. camps ung ,' -: - j x,t l rieras *l,t ,r,.i, hsrses and marched in all the local ffi,'.' .W& j cannons. parades. They went by pFr :.r,:, : A n., Armory on , re ''' r' boat to Boston *h.-r" rrronto*Jr" Street was builr fJ troops from all of the . in rqii Battery A had New England held w-ar L ili -." "ra "A uro roo horses. Ar H thar f:,?:::::'-, ^ .^_I1: lIfilMNfilrilIIEFl Montowese Street to store their cannons and time it was the onry Guard. Draciicp ----.-:,"i::Branford Battery A was called b '1"*[:T:i't';"aro.*eer"na *y.;l*t"*,:,:r:1;"1}ffi": mancuvers from Firct Seleclman nice, wr,o ar"o M,p. Fcderal Narionai d;[-;;; o*neJ;;6';:i- i*o worrd wars and Koiea ie-rved rheir coo,try aurrng tii" llolding maneuverc at pawson phoro $une\y orrhe BBnrord Hisbdcar soLiery. i';* i, tasg are rhe ,h?mbers trf o*ffiliii'''*'z*ii'i|"Lilb'*"noo. I tsranford Battery A was called to duty duing the Ameican War in 1898 and toirr o, pin of ]1i1",.^'.", was abandoned in ll31,i',":n,'J'J:r"iltX'i##1 ,,X?":f?:;'"I3Il;,1';::,::?:l: the Federat Nationnt Guard system, served thcir irv dwerring bv conrractor tictan oy n,inp,i. Spanish cowtry during the two world wars and Korea. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. 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Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/ed3f251687bd65e78ba5348999e06129.pdf ed999aba6b7ea5b5312b0f176f5d5cd0 PDF Text Text THE BRANFORD REVIE\IZ April22, 1992 l, ITIE PORTMIT of Jones Blaehsune hangs in rtc Branford library bdh in bb kimory. Pictwes of the Past Library named in memory of prominent local citizen James Blackstone James Blackstone, son of Timothy and Margaret (Goodrich) Blacksone, was born in Branford in 1793. Throushout his life he lived on Pine Orchard Road and workod on his farm every day past the age of 90. He was a prominent citizen of Br"anford and served is a reoresentative to the general assembly ,! ,t"t. senator in 1842. He was"nd a town assessor, selectman, and a member of the Congregational Church. James Blackstone was also captain of the Connecticut militia and-served with the Coast Guard during the \0ilar of tgtZ. James and his wife Sarah Beach of Branford were married in l8l4 by the Rev. Gillett and had six children who lived to adulthood - George \7illiam, Mary Ann wife of Samuel-O. Plant, Lorenzo, Ellen wifc of Henry B. Plant, John Augustus and Timothy Bcach. The youngest child Timothy was a very successful businessman and a oioneer in the buildine of railroads in the-Chicaso areil His hel"p was soticited by the tow"n of Branford in their effons to raise money to build a new library. Timothy Blackstone provided all the funds and the James Blackstone Memorid Library was dedicated June 17, 1896. Jane Peterson Boulcy � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: James Blackstone Description An account of the resource Library named in memory of prominent local citizen 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/e643ba397d2caf8234b99ada7e1d0da4.pdf 7e1c618c6e5382698d7b65e078efbd7f PDF Text Text No storm can compare to the Blizzard of 1888 ffthe most famous stornl of the l9th I century was the Blizzard of 1888. I Tfre snow began Sunday, March I l, and because it was warm, most thought it would turn to rain. However, during the night the teinperatures plunged and it snowed for two days with total accumulation in New Haven of 36 inches with drifts up to 20 feet. Transportation and communication ceased for days and many people were stranded at work or in trains. There were fears of fre and shortages of food and fuel. Dozens of pho tographs were taken in New Haven to record this historic event. lrss is known about the effects of the storm in Branford. There was no local newspaper at that time and few pho- tographs exist. Edison Monroe of Branford Point, a young man of 17, made the following entries in his diary. Monday, March 12: "The most severe snow blizzard that New England has ever Courtesy of the Branford Historical Society Branford Hills was nothing but a mound of snow after the blizzard of 1888. witnessed visited our section today. Streets are entirely blocked with drifts over 6 feet high with tenible piercing winds." Tuesday, March 13: "Colder, 4 degrees, heavy winds and continues to snow. The post office was closed today, the fust time in many years. Not a wagon of any kind out, no work in the shops." Wednesday, March 14: "Cloudy and warm,'men and oxen are out digging out the streets. The train is still blockaded at Branford Hills, no mail, no work in the shops, drifts are 20 feet deep in some places, Snow is said to have fell 3 feet." Fifty passengers were stranded in a train by Lake Saltonstall without light, heat or food for three nights. Workers were also stranded at the Malleable Irons Fittings Company factory and at the Branford L,ock Works. Some made it home walking through the blizzard. One of the major problems in Branford was clearing a path from the house to the barn to tend to the livestock. William and Edward Knowles reported they could not get out of Short Beach for two weeks.' George H. Pond of Branford remembered that no trains ran for one week and that the streets were not cleared for two weeks. He noted that there was still some snow on the ground until the last of May. There were no deaths in Branford during the height of the storm. However, Charles Osterle died a few months later from the effects of exposure. During the storm, Isaac Hobart Palmer of 750 Main St. fetched the doctor for a neighborhood woman was having a baby. He fell ill and died in July at the age of 35. There have been subsequent blizzmds of note in 1915, 1934, 1978 and 1996 but none that compare to the Blizzard of 1888. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is the historian 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: Blizzard of 1888 Description An account of the resource No storm can compare to the Blizzard of 1888 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 21 March 2001 Blizzards http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/b318d62d7d343c5681e35b5370a9c1bf.pdf 55bebbf3ba01b76835c74525854f58db PDF Text Text BRANI'ORD REVIEW May 31, l9B9 : \.1 f/ ) ,i i iiliilii H r G H s c H o dl": Bruufori Carniyal is pictured. B RA NFo R D i'bi:; : U,$'i; :: it',;Ti' I ;;'ib"l ;'n' ,Carnival was most popular at the turn of the century Carnival Days A popular cvcnr irr Branfirrd ar rlrc rurrr of thc ccntrrry was rlrc anrrual lJran[orrl Carnival.'lhc firsr carnival was hcld Ocr. 7, ltt80 orr rhc (irccn and flcaturctl a carrlc and dog show, vegerablc cxhibir and a paradc wirh floats. In the ensuing years the fair includcd additional cvcnts suclr as a grcase polc by the GAR monumcnr and horsc anrl buggy raccs down N{ontowcsc Srrcct. ln 1901 tlre carnival n'as raken ovcr l;y tlrc Brarrlirrtl Brrsincss lr'lcn's r\sstx iariorr and nrovcd ro thc Driving Park orr [asr N{ain Strccr. tsicycle and rrorting races were held ar thc new location in addirion to the annual parade. Arhlcric cvcnts and an cvening dancc werc rlre fcarurcs on Saturday. \Vinning a prize at rhc para.lc u'as rhc lrllF floar wirh Ronran glldiators riding on top bcrng pullcd by lbur white Irorscs. Alxrur 6,tt00 pcoplc arrcudcd rlrc carnival rhat year. l'he last Branford Carnival was hcld in l9l0 at rhe Driving Park with rhe usual cxhibirs, dances and events. An exciring cntry in thc paradc was a floar nradc by Claus Johnson of a modcl airplanc which causrrl nruch commotion as most pcoplc lrarl rrcvcr sccn a planc. 1'lrc closirrg olthc Driving Park was rhc major facror in rhc tcrmination of rhc annual carnival. 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. 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Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 31 May 1989 Branford Business Men's Association Branford Driving Park Carnivals Johnson Family http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/a0d04c6ce842aed513fb38e5b01593cd.pdf fc67258bf0d2f3af2740c12b18177485 PDF Text Text 1*&dBdtr'rrr6 Uflfffifffffiffif Zl rrrE BRANFIRD porNr HorEL, Pictures of the as tff#flri#Yfrff*' Past Branford Point Hotel's history noted The Brenford Point Hotel Oni of thc earliest summer hotels along the shore was' the Branford Point Hotel which was located at what is now the town public beach. It was originatly the home of Obed Unsley, built iboui 1715, which would pass to his son Elnathan Linslev. It was I vear-round home but *as alsri used al'a boarding hotiic foi hrmnier travelers. The oroienv included six tcrcs of land, buildiigs, bathhouses and a vrharf was sold in 1834 by the Unsley fainily to flubbard Barnes of Nonh Hrven. Hubbard Batnes ran it many yets ai I suinmir hotel. David M. King of Fair Haven, purchased thc hotcl in 1860 and buili a lrge addition in 1879i The main building was three stories high with guest accommodations at each end. In berween was a grand dance hall for which the hotel was quite famous wirh its wooden floors and mirrored ceilins. 'The hotel also had a bowling alley, aichery range, grounds for cro(uet ind a 1 large horsc stable. Daniel Bcardsley of Harbot Street ran the livery at the hotel and picked up the guests at the Branford train station. The stearner "Margaret" alrc made deily stops in front of the hotel. Georse Parker and his wife Alice lanphier of Branford purchased the Branford Point Hotel in 1881. They did not run it themselves but leased the business to vadous properietors. SheriffJudah Swift, followed by his son AlbenJ. Swift, ian the hotel from 1887 until 1899. Another popular proprietor was I7illiam S. Crofut who managed the hotcl until it closed in 1914I Dr. Frank Parker, the only child of George and Alice, was a famous New York eye surgeon. He died in 1912 at the age of 4l and lcft the entire propeny to the town of Branford to be usid as a public'park. The hotel was torn down in 19lJ and the stone enuence to Parker Memorial Park was built. Peteson Boulcy , ,-e � 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 Point Hotel Description An account of the resource Branford Point Hotel's history noted 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/bcf96d08b0f2278c57ed8da41287e091.pdf 1b2cea698a86feb9ebbf440c6c1f036b PDF Text Text May ro, Pictures 1989 ni.exrono nrvnw ''41 of the Put Bank celebrates 100th anniversary Branford Sauinss atttf'.t jl cat Posi' Tntl;'l Bnnford Savings BanI nzs itcorPor ;;; has s:rvcd th'c <om. ^;l;-i8s, ::l-,'$ ' nrii, "f i;. *{'*, ' \T&i.liiii.!B:r1j ; * "" -if .f 'ht brnk inrollc! -.-.iljij;.] iison ,{ soo 1.# tcnuc. Alsu sha'int this bu ildr ',li.:.'::r.- * 1* ':." - ' ,-': t\ -{ nt ;*ffi#,#'t'*:H;ffi t ii'E*r* "v . f"*l . i,iio,i'. t"rnlt' **ta b. invollcd in -."'i"" l-89,9.-.Th' U,o*,7,w'atcf' tion wes rlso hcld bv WilJiun's has *nniiscd tht monumcnral chu ngcs of thc bsr rcorury and rcmeins onc of Brrn' rhr m:nagcmenr-irf rhc banl for manl' ford s oldest vears. William R. Foote q'as clected ii.i.,.* and rreasurer follon'iog his busincsscs Jane Peterson Boule-v rL Cmrlord H'i lliioricd [i"i' i-ri' courtry t'l. irnilh, r" loot: tr,! rt looa -".' o{'l lic ?hoto by BRANFORD SAWNGS BANK, cs it looAed ia tbe 1920s. Socicty � 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 Savings Bank Description An account of the resource Branford Savings Bank celebrated 100th anniversary 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 10 May 1989 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/ab5ec7e48561dc22c1367f9c1cd28d9e.pdf 3ac87d0b508f34ea8a97e3012f8fb369 PDF Text Text \TsoNrsoev, Aucusr L7,1994. BneNrono Rrvrrw' 19 Reflections on Branford's varied neighborhoods ' I ltf with . urine the vear !994,we have celebrated 350 l r"ufr of the founding of our town with many in"events and sharld the rich history that is and still stands todaY. After the Civil War, a summer hotel and cottages were built along the shore attracting many visitors. Today Short Beach is a small year-round community in which many of the early families still live. Granite Bay was a heavily wooded area established at the turn of the century with smaller summer and year-round homes and named for the beautiful coast. the northern most section was called Klondike. Nearby is Killam's Point, established in 1880 by Henry Killam, a New Haven carriage manufacturer. Double Beach was settled in the early 1800s by the Linsley and Lanphier families who farmed the area. The well-known Double Beach House operated for many years and today is. the site of Echlin manufacturing headquarters. Johnson's Point lies to the south with its many fine homes built in the early 2Oth-century. Lanphier's Cove, named for the original family, contains dozens of small summer cottages' Broclett's Point was established by William Brockett of North Haven, who built a number of summer cottages along the shore for his family and guests. Branford Poinf, known by the Colonists as Mulliner's Point, was named for Thomas Mulliner of hotels, including the famous Montowese House. The Owenego Inn has been in continuous operation since 1847. still in the making. Since the Colonial period, Branford has been divided into sections or large neighborhoods that often contain smaller communities within' Branford's neighborhoods, of which there are many, have distinct histories that vary chronologically, by family, geography, architecture and cultuie. It is most interesting that these areas have geographic boundaries that are very ill defined yet itso trave educational, voting, zoning and social boundaries that have varied through the years People, however, are very firm about which neighborhood they belong. it is our neighborhoods that have defined our past and our pretenl and are the kind of places that even if you leave, somehow you always find yolr way back"' Short Beach was the last of the shoreline communities to be settled because of lack of access except over the road the Colonists called The Alps. It was originally called Scotch Cap, whose district extended as far as Standard Avenue. The first yearround home was built in 1849, known as the "49er," a number Pawson Parkwas @ originally used as grazing land for sheep and 200 acres were leased to Samuel Beach in 1866. He developed a day summer resort named for Pawson, a Totokett Indian, that Jane Peterson BouleY included a skating rink, merry-go-round, and restaurant' gallery photograph - Today, Pawson Park is a desirable year-round community. AIso on the Indian Neck peninsula are Summer Island and Sunset Beach, which still retain their summer cottage atmosphere. The boundaries of Indian Neck today have a broader definition and include South Montowese Street to Limewood Beach' Haycock Poinl is a small, private peninsula named for the rock at the point that resembles a "haycock" or pile of hay. The homes were built early in this century 6y Richard and J. Hubert Bradley of Branford Center. Hotchkiss Grovewas settled by the Blackstone family in the late l8th-century and the homestead still stands on First Avenue. A section of Hotchkiss Grove was known as Blackstoneville' Emerson Hotchkiss of Waterbury purchased the homestead and 100 acres in 1886 and built summer cottages with common rights to the beach. The "Grove" was a section of trees between Seventh and Eighth avenues used by the family as a picnic spot. Pine Orchard was settled in the early l9th-century by the Baldwin, Sheldon, Hoadley and Hall families. Iiwas originally called World's End for the creek that ran through it. As the area was developed as a summer iesort, the name was changed because of its abundance of pine trees. It is noted for its fine homes and scenic views. The Pine Orchard Country Club was founded in 1901. Stony Creekwas the first shoreline district to be settled in the 1700s by the Howd, Palmer, Barker, Frisbie, Cook and Rogers families. The families farmed the land and utilized the water for fishing and live here. Blackstone Acres, which was developed in 1954, is named for the family. Mill Plain was named by the Colonists and was settled by the Palmer, Barker, Harrison and Bartholomew families who farmed the land well into this century. Most of Branford's ice was cut at Mill Plain and a small cemetery pays tribute to those early settlers. A small section of the area is known as Short Rocks. Brushy Plain was also named by the Colonists and was one of the routes to North Branford, then known as North Farms or the Second Society. The Stent family owned many acres of farm land here, which was not developed until the last quarter century. Branford Center encompasses a large neighborhood with its many fine residential streets and stores along Main Street. There was formerly a separate Branford Borough in the 1800s, which was later dissolved. Branford Center has two longtime sections - Fourth Ward, also called by the Colonists as the Quarter, and Canoe Brook. Cherry Hill, on one of the highest points in Branford, has an interesting history. Daniel Morris planted 300 cherry trees on his farm and sold the fruit. Schuyler Hamilton, grandson of the famous statesman Alexander, purchased the upper class farm in 1859 and built a fine mansion. Used as a dairy farm by movie mogul t ouis Sagal until after World War II, the area was commercially developed in the 1950s. Branford Hills was called the Great Hill by the Colonists and was used as the route to East Haven and beyond. The Plant family purchased many acres and became one of the largest producers of strawberries, peaches and other produce in the Northeast. The section where Branhaven Plaza now stands was known as Plantsville. Slowly the farm land was sold and the road commercialized. Lake Saltonstall at the western boundary of Branford has been very important to the town's history serving as an iron works, summer resort, water reservoir and today a recreational retreat. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is town historian for the town of Branford. Below, spending a day in Indian Neck in 1909. �many years and today is. the site of Echlin manufacturing headquarters. Johnson's Point lies to the south with its many fine homes built in the early 20th-century. Lanphier's Cove, named for the original family, contains dozens of small summer cottages. Brockett's Point was established by William Brockett of North Haven, who built a number of summer cottages along the shore for his family and guests. Branford Poinf, known by the Colonists as Mulliner's Point, was named for Thomas Mulliner who was living here before 1644. The Branford Point Hotel stood where the public beach is today. The fine harbor where the Sound and the Branford River meet has throughout the town's history been a center for boating. The homes along Harbor Street were built by the Linsley, Averill and Shepard families in a variety of architectural styles. To the north is Dutch Wharf, also known by the Colonists as Dutch House or Dutch House Quarter, and presumably named for the Dutch who traded along the shore before the settlers came in 1644. Indian Neck is historically the peninsula south of Sybil Creek and is the land the Totokett Indians reserved for themselves. Much of this land was later owned by the First Ecclesiastical Society and leased to the homeowners. The Society sold the land in the 1960s. Indian Neck was a tourist area ran through it. As the area was developecl as a summer resort, the name was changed because of its abundance of pine trees. It is noted for its fine homes and scenic views. The Pine Orchard Country Club was founded in 1901. Stony Creekwas the first shoreline district to be settled in the 1700s by the Howd, Palmer, Barker, Frisbie, Cook and Rogers families. The families farmed the land and utilized the water for fishing and clamming. Stony Creek was famous at the turn of the an lron worl(s, summer resort, water reservolr anq today a recreational retreat. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is town historian for the town of Branford. Below, spending a day in Indian Neck in 1909. century for its oysters, granite quarries, summer hotels, architecture, social activities and tours of the Thimble Islands, much of which is still evident today. Paved Street District, including a section called Flat Rock, was a distinct section of the northern part of today's lretes Island Road to Route 1. Older residents still call this road Paved Street. Damascus was settled by the Blackstone family and the area was farmed until World War II. Many members of the family still ffiffiJ";'"'*' Above, cutting ice at Supply Pond in 1913. Above, Knowles store and post office in Short Beach in the 1890s. ) � 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's neighborhoods Description An account of the resource Reflections on Branford's varied neighborhoods 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/cbdbbac06b7a93e3a119eff9d6ba3b87.pdf 49f1641b22e35e52d53e79ac01b02b1f PDF Text Text THE BRANFORD REVIEIP January t:., tgg2 Pfioto by plnto by YonDylc 1921, ourtcry ,l ol lto*rtonc tomodd Ukory BMNFORD'9 OENTER scilool ans bairt afur tbe ciait war and was tbc- higl *hoot Igzg until lgg4. It uas f** danaged daing thc 5a butricine and torn irr--i" oao. Pictures of the past Center School was townrs ftrst Center School Center School, at rhe corner o[ Main Street and Harrison Avenue, was built shortly after the Civil Var for $g00 as a neighborhood school housing grades one through 12. The building was rwo stories with room on each floor. During the late a 1800s there was a nationwiJe movement to separarc the older grades out of the neighborhood schoolsl In lgTg Centcr greatly enlarged by contractor *h:d 1v1s Richard Bradley and biame Branford,s first high school. Vings were adCed to the ersr and west with a new front entrance to accommodate the six rooms. The. first.Branford High School .1"i, graduated in 1878. Cenrer School again became a lower grade facility in t Si4 when the ne$, high school was built on laurel Street. By " 1897 Center School was overcrowded with many new families moving to Branford and a rear addition *"s b"uilt in 19O3. The building was very attractive painted yellow with white trim set off with a steeple. Ella McGrail was the longtime principal at Center School and in 1939 after teaching in Branford for 53 years. she retired The steeple of Center School btew off during the'38 hurricane and the children were rransferred to laurel Street School. The school remained abandoned until 1940 when it was demolished. The vacilnr lot was used for public parking for seven years when the propeny was sold to SNET where they buik a nelv office building still in use today. Janc Peterson Boulcy � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. 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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 15 January 1992 Branford High School Center School Harrison Avenue Main Street Richard Bradley Schools SNET Building http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/6105280ca9593648790f55ed37e52f51.pdf 9dac91de4a99033cecd6653f8efb9a85 PDF Text Text 24 TaBBMNFORD REVIEIr February 12, 1992 Ptolo by dtahttr Plolll ONIAN. 25, 1943 d plane crasbed at Sagal Lou Fartn on Cherty Hill and the piht paraehaud to safeE. The actor Robe-rt Yoyng was a aiitor-at thi fartn that nigbi and assisted the pilot, Pboto coartes! of the Branford Historical Society Pictures of the Past Plane crashes not uncommon Plane Crashes At Sagal Lou It is not surprising that there have been several airplane crashes within our boun& given Branford's proximity to an airport. In 1933 Capt. Frederick Vilson USA was forced to make a landing at Sagal Lou Farm on Cherry Hill during a snowstorm. The plane landed upside down but damage was slight and'$Tilson received no injuries. He spent the night with l,esrer Nichols, secretary of the Malleable Iron Fittings Company, and a former army buddy. The next day he took the train to New York and with the help of a new CL&P truck, the plane was hoisted onto a flatcar. On Jan. 25, 1943, chief observer Roben C. Cate was on duty at the observation tower at Branford Point and reponed a plane in distress. Lt. Charles G. Salem of H.mpotod, L.1., parachuted out of his burning airplane and landod safely. 'Ihe plane crashed at Sagal Lou and sseral men flrom Brushy Plains were the first to arrive and o<tinguished the fire. Eugene Rodney, a Hollywood writer and pr6ducer, owned Sagal Lou and spentieverd months a ),qrr managing the farm. Visiting him that night was the actor Roben Young and his wife, Betty Henderson, who were on their way from Boston to Washington. The pilot was taken into the Rodney home and treated for minor injuries by Dr. Nathan Levy. Roben Young and the pilot exchangod autographs and sent each other Christmas cards for many 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: Cherry Hill plane crash Description An account of the resource Plane crashes not uncommon 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 February 1992 Cherry Hill Plane Crashes Robert Young Sagal Lou Farm http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/0e06274485726c4ce8dad4bf947e1647.pdf c1a90d10b146bba93383a3fd1c3c7ad2 PDF Text Text 9? 22 rr,' i i .. r, .rt,-f:1v-.'r a:^jajj/r ttts.BR{\ToRD'REvIElw May ifc Tt.rT i, r 991' Pictures o{ the Past Cherry HiII's history detailed Tbc Chcrry HiIl Farur The scction of Branford known as Cherry Hill was once deemed of linle ald was callod "Linlsnorth." About 1735 Samuel Barker erected a home ar the basc of rhe hill and began farming the area- The next owner Cap vajue oril.ry TIIE IOHN W: MCHOIS FAMILY HiA about 1X)5. a $cir homc Scdrty in Cheqr tain Danicl Morris and his son James imponcd 300 chcrry trec from England and planted thcm on the hill. They sold man| bushels of the fruit every year and thc name would orentudly becomc knorn as "Cherry Hill." The last cherry tree \r'as lcr during the '38 hurricane. The Monis family-werc also thc first in Branford to raise and sdl rratermelons. Ralph Isaacs orynod the farm during the Rovolutionary'War. Hc had an interestine backeround for Yankce C.onnecticut"in thai hc was a Christian with a Ponugesc and Javish background He las also an.English rympathizcr during the war erld rather than bc tmpnsonocl the coun qilod him to his farm in Branford He was one of thc founden of the Bnnford Eoiscooal Chu rch. Gcnenl S.t,ryl.r Hamilron, son of AJexander Hamilton, was married to Rajoh Isaac's eranddauehter and ovned the'f"rm in Bianford. Ile built a finc homc on roo of the hill and uscd it as a retrcal At thc turn of this ccntury John V. Nichols ran a suc{essfu! farming opention at the Chcrry Hill cstate. In morc recent yean the Cherry Hill farm was owned by louis Sagd and called "Sagal Lou." His son-in-law Eugene RoJnry u'as a olayrvriehr and pr-odrccr and *as also aciiri in fie Branlord farming opention. The actor Robcn Young fr{uintly madc "flying" visits to Branford and stayod with thc Rodnrys. Durins Vorld Var II Saed [,ou sold milk tf,rouehout thc arca-panicularly to Yde Univc"nhy. fuaJ Lou milk borilc are now prizcd collector's irems. The Slchs brorhen purchascd thc DroDerTv from Sasd L6u and continuod opcratio-n. Thc Cherry Hill ihe farm ooeration. ih.'f"r,i', dley.and. Shoooins (JDter, trnter. tDowlln€, auey.anq. Ccnter, bolling Shopping Shopptng apartments were later bullt on the slta Janc Paenon 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: Cherry Hill Description An account of the resource Cherry Hill's history detailed 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 1 May 1991 Alexander Hamilton Barker Family Cherry Hill Isaacs Family Littleworth Morris Family Nichols Family Robert Young Sagal Lou http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/d2cd71ad49a35db726f3145a4f23386b.pdf ce9be809c8d6982a9f21f85969d3b009 PDF Text Text ( ( 6 . Bnnrono Rrvrrrw.'\Teoursoey, DEcrl,tspR 26,2001 First reference of Christmas came on Dec. 21 1753 selves (members of the Episcopal of Church), to meet in ye Meetinghouse on C hri stmas the 25 of December which they call with gifts and Christmas." It is not until 1867 that the The cele- bration decorations is a relatively recent phe- nomenon and was viewed negatively by the Puritans for Jane Bouley several reasons. The obser- vance of Christmas as a holy day was associated with the Catholic Church. A day of idleness was not encouraged by the Puritans. They believed that designating certain days as holy meant other days were less so. One New England cleric staled "they for whom all days are holy can have no holiday." Puritans simply did not condone excessive behavior or frivolity. Most of the colonies banned celebrating Christmas by law and violators were fined. The Pilgrims worked in the fields on theirfirst December 25 in this country and until the 19th century work was performed as usual unless the day fell on a Sunday. In Branford, David Driessens reports that the first mention of Christmas in the church records is December 2,1753 when "Liberty was granted to ye professors of ye Church of England as they call them- First Church has an entry in their budget for Christmas trees. of Malachi Linsley of l82l until 1834 can be found at the Blackstone Memorial The diaries Branford from Library. He makes the following entries for December 25. l82l Christmas, church, Coan & famerly (family) over to dine with us. 1822 - Christmas Day, cold, I cut and - salted my pork, no church. 1825 - Sunday and Christmas, rainy, Mr. Garfield (a minister) here, Sacrament Day, Ebenezer with us, ate supper. 1827 -Christmas, we all at Church but my wife, went to Singing Megting at night. 1831 - Sunday and Christmas, no service in our church (Trinity Church), Capt. James Palmer and his son James was burried at Damascus this day, thay was shipracked and drownd on bord the Schooner Loftery at Grate Eggharbor beach (off New Jersey). The diaries of lnuisa Downs Corey of New Haven and Short Beach, from 186l until 1901, can be found in the Branford Historical Archives. She describes some of the food preparation for Christmas'dinner but in piirticular gives much detail to the presens which were exchanged on The Puritan colonists did not celebrate Christmas. They worked in the fietds as usual or attended church if it fell on a Sunday. From American and Her Almanacs. Christmas Eve. There is little discussion of decorations, a tree or other activities - 1867 Christmas day. Got up at 4' o'clock and moulded over the breid and except church and visiting family.In these diaries, New Years appears to be a more exciting holiday with several days devoted to ttre preparation of different foods for a large gathering. Some years she gives very little detail on December 25th. 1862 * Christmas not as cheery with made an apple pie and pudding. The celebration of Christmas, with its grand decorations, greeting cards and gifts is largely a product of the 2fth century and the blossoming of the advertising industry. Will way down in Dixie. Bouley is the historian Branford ' 1863 - Had an oyster dinner. EDITQR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson for the Tbwn 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: Christmas Description An account of the resource First reference of Christmas came on Dec. 2, 1753 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/4a50b39f29b27aae412648b914cd11dc.pdf 21d1f4e0bee398be9ff25accc155b9f9 PDF Text Text 'ruarch 3;'i9b8 BRlAnfFOiRD'i&\dtir Branfor<i in the Civil War As in the Revolutionary \[ar, Branford responded quickly to the call to arms at the outbreak of the Civil \(/ir. The majori- 55 Virginia and finally at Gettysburg. Of the 90 men in Company B, 37 were captured at Chancellorsville, five were killed at Fredericksburg and several others died of ty of the men joined Company B oj the - illness. After Gettysburg the company wasiltn Connecticut Volunteer Infantry mustered out July 27 , L863 but many ot thc men re-cnlisted in other companies' (CVI). The 27th CVI was organized. at New'Haven and Company B consisted of In 1881 the Branford veterans of the 90 men from Branfoid, i{onh Branford \(ar organized the Mason Rogers' Civil and \Tallingford under the leadership of #7 GAR (Grand Army of the Post Capt. Calvin L. Ely. named for a native of Branford Republic) eapt. Ely was bom in Cheshire but setfrom an illness during the war. who died ded in Bianford in 1840 and married Dr. Ely would serve as its first cgmr-ngodet. ' the He was native. a Branford Beers, Sarah The group met bi-weekly at their hall on first dentist in Branford and built a home the second floor of the Hutchinson Block still which and office at 360 Main St., t}re corner of Main and Veto streets unat stands. After the war he continued his til they disbanded in 1932. 18-90' practice until his redrement in In 1881 the Mason Rogers Post GAR Calvin Ely died in 1905 tt the age of 76 built a monument between the Congregaand is buried at Center Cemetery. Church and the Town Hall which tional of in organized was The 27th CVI July today dedicated to those who still stands 1862 and went directly to camP in in the Civil \Var. served year D.C. In less than one \0ashington, the 27tf,-fought in three major battles Fredericksbulg and Chancellorsville, -Jane Peterson Bouley Photo coorlcsy A dc f"e.l Comncnerulivc Biogilfhlcd tccord o{ Dr. Cahtin L. Ely llcr lhvca t?0rl � 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: Civil War #1 Description An account of the resource Branford in the Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3 March 1988 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/66c63c11a19229d6aa62a180c21eebdc.pdf a4a71ed2eccc35bac872c2fd824545e7 PDF Text Text \X/eoxrsoav, Aprul 4, 2001. BneNrono Revrrw .7 Pictures of the Past Branford's call to arms in the Civil War ranford responded quickly to the call to arms at the outbreak of the Civil War. The majority of the men joined Company B of the 27th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (CVI). The 27th CVI was organized at New Haven and Company B consisted of 90 men from Branford, North Branford and Wallingford under the leadership of Capt. Calvin L. Ely. Capt. Ely was born in Cheshire but settled in Branford in 1840 and married Sarah Beers, a Branford native. He was the first dentist in Branford and built a home and office at 360 Main St., which still stands. After the war he continued his practice until his retirement in 1890. Ely died in 1905 at the age of 76 and is buried at Center Cemetery. The 27th CVI was organized in July 1862 and went directly to camp in Washington, D.C. In less than one year, the 27th fought in three major battles - Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Va., and finally at Gettysburg. Of the 90 men in Company B, 37 were captured at Chancellorsville, five were killed at Fredericksburg and several others died of illness. After Gettysburg the company was mustered out July 27, 1863, but many of the men re-enlisted.in other.companies. In 1881 the Branford veterans of the Civil War organized the Mason Rogers Post #7 GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) named for a native of Branford who died from an illness during the war. Ely would serve as its first commander. The group met biweekly at its hall on the second floor of the Hutchinson Block at the corner of Main and Veto streets until they disbanded in 1932. Courtesy of the Branford Historical Society Branford Civil War veterans pose in front of the Congregational Church. those who served in the Civil War. In 1885 the Mason Rogers Post GAR built a Editor's note: This column was written by Jane monument between the Congregational Church and town hall which still stands today dedicated to Peterson Bouley, Branford's town historian. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Civil War #2 Description An account of the resource Branford's call to arms in the Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4 April 2001 Beers Family Calvin L. Ely Civil War Company B GAR Mason Rogers Post #7 Monuments Veterans http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/d3981aeaf556495f5df3b7ae77b35bb2.pdf 9a2406cf962157e01cf639b5e0d79b29 PDF Text Text WEDNESD ! JANU RY 19, 1994 ' BRTNFoRD RnYIEw ' GAR memorial is impressivemonument to patriotism ranford has manY monuments dedicated to the military service of its citizens, but none as impressive as the GAR monuments between Town HalI and the Congregational Church. More than 200 men from Branford served during the Civil War, most in the Tl th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment, ComPanY B under CaPt Catvin Ely. In 1881, theY formed the Mason Rogers Post No. 7 GAR (Grand Army of theRePublic), named for a Branford.native who died of disease during the war. Calvin Ely was the fust commander fufuton Rogers Post and the town raised $5,000 to erect a lasting memorial to the men who died during the Civil War. On the committee were chairman John Hutchinson, Thorvald F. Hammer, James W. Lay, Samuel Beach, John P. Callahan, Joseph Curtiss and Edward F" Jones. The 30-foot monument was --fr. made of granite with a figure on the top standing 7 feet 4 inches. Canred on the base are the major battles Branford men participated in: Antietam, Shiloh, i.lewbem, Vicksburg, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Chancellorsville and Port Hudson. The contract was awarded to the Smith Granite Co. of WesterlY, R.I., and a dedication took Place Oct. 20, l 885. Many dignitaries were on hand for the ceremony, including the state govemor. An additional 3-footgranite base was added to the monument in i916. The GAR monument remains one of the impressive structures on the Branford Green and is a lasting memorial to the patriotism of our citizens. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is town historian for the tow,t of Branforcl. The photo at the right was taken by Harry O. Andrews. Courtesy of Brantbrd Historical Society The GAR monument on the BranJ'orri Green, above, was dedicated in 1885 at a cost of $5'000- � 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: Civil War monument Description An account of the resource GAR memorial is impressive monument to patriotism Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 19 January 1994 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/46ddf5850aaa04516cdc5d8aea781db6.pdf 83a9532f9b123b1269e89d4472abbcbd PDF Text Text 8 . BneNrono Rruev. wEDNESDA! NovEMBER 13, 2002 fftd;;ily A"ay!" ot"ilie Branford Community Council celebrated Feb. 3, The 40th anniversary of the granrl opening of the Branford Community House on Church Street will be 2003. This article cironicles the early years of the establishment of a community re c re ation deP artme nt. At the beginning of the 2fth century sports in Branford were not organized in any cohesive way. Teams were often organized by neighborhoods and sponsored by a local businessman. Uniforms were obtained if money allowed and ball fields were empty lots and the Green. After World War I, there was a national movement largelY through the Y. M. C. A. to formalize recreation activities. A group of concerned citizens organized the Branford Community Council on Oct. 13,1920 rather than be restricted by the rules of the Y. M. C. A. The chairman was J. B. Thwing of New Haven and Pine Orchard, Warren E. Jane Bouley Mumford was secretary and the council consisted of 30 members. The Council was a private organization, not sponsored by the town, with 500 members paying yearly dues of one dollar. Funds were raised by a door-to-door campaign, business sponsors and other fund raising events. The mission of the Council was three phases of community life: cooperation with the home, cooperation with the schools and recreation. In l92l the Community Council leased the Henry Harrison House at 960 Main Street as a Co;nmunity House for five years at a cost of $500 per year. The space was used Ly the Visiting Nurse Association, the Gaylord Health Association and for a kindergarten. An emphasis was placed on the teaching of cooking, sewing, health and activities for mothers and children. Miss Cronin directed the activities at the Commun/ 'Iouse, which included a well-equipped kitchen fL. -rasses. Ruth Stannard and many volunteerg taught kindergarten on the first floor. A health Photo courtesy of the Branford Historical Society In the early 1900s ball teams were not well organized and played on empry lots on the Green. center in memory of Dr. Charles W. Gaylord was operated by the Visiting Nurse Association. On the upper floor was a sewing room and game room. The Community Council also erected a bandstand on the Green. The Hammer family, the owners of the Malleable Iron Fittings Company (MIF), took a great interest in community activities including the Community Council. In 1916 MIF began filling in land on Meadow Street and graded it for a ball field for use by the town and the Community Council. At that time it was considered the best outdoor facility in the state and in 1932 Hammer Field was deeded to the Town of Branford. ( Henry Parsons was horned the first recreation director in 1924 and the Hammer family ttnderwrote his yearly salary of $1,800. Parsons organized youth activities, especially baseball. Two subsequent directors, Paul Rhodes and Dave Kilgore, organized youth basketball and football.They both encouraged adult leagues such as the Branford Townies and Laurels and coached Branford High School teams. Funding for the Community Council became difficult during the late 1920s and the Town of Branford began supplementing the recreation budget. The lease on the Harrison House/Community House was not renewed. The Community Council remained a private organization until a Recreation Advisory Board was appointed. The Board recommended that the town finance and name a separate depart( appointed by the selectman and the new Recreatib,. Jepartment was put in place in 1950. � 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: Community Council Description An account of the resource The early days of the Branford Community Council 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 November 2002 Branford Community Council Community House Hammer Family Hammer Field Recreation Department http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/c3717604dd651eeb70c91ec7fa6307ab.pdf a3a4a4d82ef53985c43c2275c9f1ff8e PDF Text Text 8 . BneNronp R.uvts'lrr''WtpNpsoav, FesR.uARv 5,2003 AIYew Commun@ ,'Iottse Is Built The Community House on South Main Street served the people of Branford for over 30 years, By the mid-1950s with a growing population, it was obvious the building was no longer adequate in or condition to support the on-going needs of the community. Recreational activities for citizens size {4;p Bgulg1 all ages had grgat- of ly increased during this period under the directorship of Joe Trapa^sso. Many individuals and groups in town realized there was a need for a new recreational facility in Branford and that realization became known as Joe's Dream. The Women's Club started the fund raising effort in 1958 with a benefit ball The communiry House on church street as it appeared in 1978. and received a state award for their overall e"^ 1s. Nearly 600 individual fund raising s..--,ts were held in support of the new pro- Adjoining ject, many done bY the children of Branford. A Community Fair was held with32 town groups participating to raise money. A total of $175,000 was raised by the citizens of Branford. On December 13, 1960 several hundred people attended an RTM meeting and the town appropriated the rest of the funds for a new community house. Land on Church Street was donated to the town by the Hitchcock and Hammer families. The building committee consisted of John B. Sliney, chairman; Arline Ryan, secrelary; Mandanna Armsfrong; Dominick Giordano; Daniel Cosgrove; Thorvald F. Hammer and louis Desi' Ground was broken on August 7, 1962 with T. F. Hammer tuming the first shovel of earth. The grading of the lot was donat- ed by Dan Cosgrove and the pilings by Bradley & Upson. The architects were Davis, Cochrane & Miller and Herbert White of Branford. The builder was the J. Warren Mylchreest ComPanY of dletown. of brick and glass with a front terrace of Stony Creek granite, the new community house was 22,W square feet. There were over ?-0 looms in the new building. On the first floor was a 42 x 64* ll4ade feet all-purpose room with maple floors. it was a 19 x22-foot kitchen. the The Women's Club and Congregational Church donated much of the fuminre for the rooms on the first floor. Various groups from Branford donated all of the interior equipment and fumiture. The Branford Garden Club was in charge of planting over 60 trees and shru6s, assisted by the school children of Branford and tree warden Dominick Guarnero. The Carden Club received a national award for the landscape design. The7}x 90-foot gymnasium with seating for 260 was named for Joe Trapasso. Dan Cosgrove donated the bleachers in the new gym. The two scoreboards were donated by the Veterans of WWII. The total cost of the building was $420,000. The grand opening of the communitY house took place on February 3, 1963 with First Selectnan Donald Holabird cutting the ribbon. The new community house was nationally recognized as a state of the art facility and has been the prototype for re,crcational facilities in other towns. As originally intended, the community house was rededicated on July 19, l98l to the 1,403 veterans that served in World War tr from Branford, 36 of whom were killed' Trvb memorial tablets and an honor roll were olaced in the front entrance. Toaay the "new;'Community ltrouse is old'and has sood the test of time' aO V* School children, under the direction of Joe Tt trees at the Community House in 1963' The floors in the all-purpose room and zens il gymnasium are still original and in good whichs Iondition. Dozens of recieational activities ty's dru take place forpeople ofall age groups. W Since 1963-thousands of Branford citi- thc l'iil �Photo by Ann Logan ut"tv oath" Branford Historical Society fr-ipasso, far right, helP Plant md visitors have used the facilitY tstands:ts nrcnument to a communiEam and efforl bor\ note: Jatu Peterson BouleY is iturian 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: Community House, Church Street Description An account of the resource A New Community House Is Built 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/8583c1d1dbc5029a2d0516f581c9d88a.pdf 45f1f308c815aa6b629b1a2f7f908164 PDF Text Text The Community House at 2L0 South Main Street TTte Knighs of Bthias was afraterI nal and benevolent order founded in I rg6a with lodges throughout the United States and Canada. The Branford branch was established in 1882 with 29 charter members and was called Woodland Lodge #39. In 1895 Woodland lodge purchased land on South Main Steet from the Wilford family to build a new hall and armory for Players, aquatic m@ts, gammff school pro$ams and is credited with keeping a number of teenagers out of nouble. Older residents still recall with delight the minstrel shows performed at the Community House. Before the High School was completed in 1928 on Eades Sreet, the Community House was used as the school's gymnasium. Branford High School's basketball team plaYed at the Community House, Producing the lowr's fint chamPi- their organization. The architect for Pythian Hall wasWilliam H. Allen of onshipteamin Dn.HafiY New Haven. The builder Brazeau continued as r@rewas Benjamin F. Hosley, ation director until 191'1. who was also the first comJoe Trapasso carne to mander of Woodland L,odge. Branford as recreation direcJane Bouley The building was two tor in 1951 and built one of stories 41-by-70 feet. The the finest recrcational programs in the )or wzm entered through a large hallcountry. Many activities and programs w\-anO had maple floors. The 16-foot were instituted under Joe's leadenhip, high ceiling was made of pine sheathing. including the first outdoor basketball court There were ten large windows on the first in Connecticut. floor and eight on the second floor. The The GoldenAge Club was the fint one memfor closets second floor contained in the county. Branford was among the ber's saddles, a smoking room and a lodge first in the coun!ry to provide sports activiroom with 15-foot high ceilings. The celties for special education students. During lar housed a boiler room, storeroom, dinthe 1950s the Community House, along ing hall andtenpinbowling alleY' with ottrer town organizations, sponsored All of the woodwork and interior finthe Easter egg hunt, Halloween window ishes were done by G.A.R. Hamre of painting, little league, basketball toumaBranford. A trap door led to a hayloft on ments, dance lessons, swim meets, dog the side of the building.The building had shows, talent shows, movies, roller skata fumace, indoor plumbing and electicity ing, summer playground and art classes. with eight chandeliers in the main hall' The Community House received a The Knights of Pythias used this buildfresh coat of paint through a volunteer ing until 1920 and later met at 8 Svea effort bv ttre Lions Club and the children Avenue until the 1960s. The I. Newman of liranford. Despite their efforts, the Corset Co. of New Haven Purchased Community House on South Main Sreet, Pythian Hall in 1920 for their factory. At which by now was called the Dust Bowl, this time ttre Branford CommunitY was showing its age. A town wide effort Council of Branford had leased the Henry was underway to build a new and state of Harrison House on Main Street as a recrethe art Community House which would ational facility. The Hammer family puropenn 1962. ch^^'d the old Pythian HaIl in 1925 and The town decided it was too expensive d it^to the.town with the express d to maintain the old Community House purpose of providing a more pemument and it was torn down by Bradley & Upson location for a recreation facility in in 1963. Today, the site on South Main Branford. Sfeet is a town Parking lot The Branford CommunitY Council Editor's note: Janc Peterson Boul'ey is hired Harry Brazeantin 1928 as recreation ttre hMoriattfor the Tovvn of Branford director. He esablished the Commlnity ft _ �'W'Eoxrsoey, IaNuaRv 15,2OO3 ' BneNroxo RBvrrw' 13 The otd Community House at 210 South Moin Street, as lool<zd just before it was torn down in 1963. Both photos courtesy Branford Historical Society' Members of the Knights of Pythias Woodland Lodge #39 standing in front of Pythian Hall on South Main Street. The building became the Community House in 1925. Photograph by Harry O. Andrews' � 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: Community House, South Main Street Description An account of the resource The Community House at 210 South Main Street Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/4e1c421e7671a9e7e8827fc249252330.pdf 8209011a8d4b5864c40bb021e66e734b PDF Text Text THE FORMER PWHAN Pictures HAII as it hohed in IN9, of the Past Communrty House semed as tecteation headquatterc An effon to organizc a recreation department in Branford was begun in the 1920s under the auspices of the Branford Communiry Council with Frank Kinney Sr. as board chairman. Baskerball and other evenrs *.r. h.lf"il*" 1U colonial house on Main Street near Harrison Avenue. This building formerly belonged ro the Henry Harl rison family and later became the popular Polly's Tea Room. k was torn down in the 1950s. More familiar is the old Communiry House ar rhe corner of South Main and Montowse Steec, formerly known as Vilford's Corner. This structure was buik in 1896 by Ben- 4m.in A Hoslqy as the Knights of Pyrhias Hall. t)nhian Hall for an armory and in l9l9 wis used was a cor- set facrory. ln 1926 fuhian Hall was purchasod by the Malleable Iron Fittings Company and the ncxr year turnod over to the Branford Communiry Council. The old Communiry House, under the direcrorship of Harry Brazeau, provided a place for town events and recreation for many years. After'World'War II, rhe condition of the building deterioratod and was nicknamed the "Dust Bowl." Joseph Trapasso became recreation direcior in l95l and, with much community supporr, a new Communiry House was buih on Church Strecr in 1962. The former Pyhian Hall was torn down in 1963 and the sire is used today as a parking lor. by 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: Community House Description An account of the resource Community House served as recreation headquarters Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 November 1991 Community House Montowese Street Pythian Hall South Main Street Wilford's Corner http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/5da80b1411d9ed3d1a2b5bda038a7074.pdf 9fd1ba13da91bdd938cd3caa640a5c2a PDF Text Text \TspNpsoav, Mencu 3,1993. BnexroRo RsvrEw. 5 Cooke family dates back to early 1800s in Branford Jane Peterson Bouley The name Cooke ls 1847. Harriet and the children returned to Branford fairly common in Branford, after his death. Guilford and North Branford and they all Samuel Griffing Cooke, the soh of Increase and descend from Henry Cooke Harriet, was born in 1835 at Honey Creek, Mendon, who was an early settler of Ill., where he served in Co. A of the 50th Illinois Wallingford. Increase W. Regiment during the Civil War. After the war he Cooke of Guilford married ret,urned to Branford and engaged in several Harriet Delia Griffing of businesses among them an oil business in Indian Branford in 1832. Like so Neck and a sawmill on Paved Srreer. In 1872 he many Connecticut purchased the 148-acre Griffing farm at the corner of residents of that period the East Main Street and Leetes Island Road (then called Cookes went "west" and the Guilford Turnpike and Paved Street). He was a settled in Mendon, Ill., farmer and fruit grower and started what is now where Increase died in known as Hilltop Orchards. Samuel G. Cooke married Cornelia Augusta of Paved Street in 1868 and they raised five children. They both lived to the age of 80 and are buried in Center Cemetery. Hilltop Orchard is now being operated by the fourth generation of the Cooke family and is the oldest family-owned business in Palmer Branford. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is the r t he B ranfo rd H i s t o ric al S o c i e 4'. 1 hi st ori an fo Samuel Griffing Cooke ( I 83 5- 19 I 5 ) of Branford from Beers Commemorative Biography of Neu, Haven. ( � 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: Cooke family Description An account of the resource Cooke family dates back to early 1800s 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 3 March 1993 Cooke Family Griffing Family Griffing Farm Hilltop Orchards Palmer Family Paved Street http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/3e48525e130270c1e9ad3efc229bd2d3.pdf 111ee6f04cb4025ad71fcde467ecea7b PDF Text Text 50 t. nnaNrono REyrEw ll"y z, rsed Pictures cf rhe Past Dibble enjoyed long career Pop Dibble - Pioneer Movieman John Pierce Dibble, son of Richard and Betsey (Brockway) Dibble, was born at the Dibble Homestead on Paved Sueet in 1853. The homestead, belong- ing to his grandfather Timothy Brockway, was buih about 1762 and still stands toda,v at 137 Leete 's Island Road. Ar the age of tz, John became interested in motion piccures when he witnessed a magic lantern show ar the Paved Street School. He soon began a 70-year career in the industn. The early motion picnrre machines devcloped about t872 used glass plates and machinery that was heavy and cumbersoroc. John wo*ld bccome weliknown as "Pop Dibble" and with his brother Frank took his show on the road caning his equipment on horseback. In 1876 the first motion picture ever shown in New Haven was shown by Pop Dibblc ar the Crown Streer Music Hall. Thomas Edison inveared the kinetoscope udizing celluloid confin"arrc 6lm iq tqM Pan f)ihhle nrrr- chased his second move machine in 1896 directly from Edison in New Jersey and ir was the firsr kinetoscope brought to Connecticut. His first show on the new machine was given in Braoford that year to a large audiencc at the Town Hall. At the age of 64,John Dibble returned to livc in Branford and became the manager of the Park 'fheatcr on Main Srreet. \(ith his experience in the industry he obtained the newest fcatures including reels from the great Baltimore fire and film raken ar thC front during tU0odd \Var I. ln 191) the great masterpice of motion pictures was shown at rhe Park Theater "Ten Nights ln A Bar Room." Pop Dibble rctired in 1938. He qrould remark that he thought the new movies with sound were just a fad bccause people would rarhcr look it the pictures and dk ro each other. Pop Dibble, movie pioneer, died in t943 it the age of 89. Janc Peterson Bouley tlrrW!rfi;rwW* IS)HN-'-'POP'-' DIBBLE.at tbe age gf A Town Hall. Tbe pboto is coartesy of Pearl BlacAstdne i{itne. � 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: John Dibble Description An account of the resource Dibble enjoyed long career Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2 May 1990