23 20 683 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/7d2e01351cabbcdbafd4469245545e2c.jpg 123727acf629e1b5ac0f42795ba8dbf8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Branford 1938 Hurricane Photographs - Pine Orchard Subject The topic of the resource New England Hurricane, 1938 Hurricanes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Pine Orchard post office (right); Country Club in background. Title A name given to the resource Near the Pine Orchard Club Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Physical Photographs in the Archives Room of the James Blackstone Memorial Library 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 1938 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph JPG Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context REF 974.68 NIN Subject The topic of the resource New England Hurricane, 1938 Hurricanes Hurricanes http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/04eac7ed882d6c9ffafb1db3b58cad93.pdf 7fdf9063165f25a9ccafd26002553eff 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 Saturday Chronicle Newspaper Articles Subject The topic of the resource Newspapers Local History Description An account of the resource The Saturday Chronicle newspaper was published in New Haven in the early 1900's. We are very grateful to Ed Surato of the <a href="https://www.newhavenmuseum.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Haven Museum</a> for scanning these articles for us.<br /><br />When viewing PDFs in the collection, click on the article and it will open as a searchable PDF. 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 New Haven Business Men's Association to Hold Big Exposition Subject The topic of the resource Fairs Parades 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. : Town) Branford (Conn.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 26 August 1905 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library 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 PDF Language A language of the resource English English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Saturday Chronicle Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Blackstone Memorial Library Automobile Races Bicycle Races Branford Driving Park Carnivals Dibble Family Fairs Hippodrome Park Linsley Family Trotting Races http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/6b5e0e5a7c1bde0abf2138a8148ee372.pdf 58609cb7a8259e0a62a7d53e5b933bfe 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/. Title A name given to the resource New High School In Branford Will Cost $175,000 Subject The topic of the resource Schools 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 New Haven Evening Register Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 6, 1928 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library 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/b8ab45d3f7eaadb2a0517b3ad6bc2c3f.jpg f7e3e956d5f6205b249718e04f38730f 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 39, Photo 94 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/. Title A name given to the resource Old Center School Subject The topic of the resource Schools Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Branford Historical Society Photographs, Box 39, Photo 94 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph JPG 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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Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Blackstone Memorial Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph, JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Branford Historical Society Photographs 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 Page's Sport Shop, 1000 Main Street Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Branford Historical Society Photographs, Box 1, Photo 87 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph, JPG Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Blackstone Memorial Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Main Street Page's Sport Shop http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/8eb4f738e07452dcde9e5a9cc7b4598f.jpg 9585dc0babaeb98987c40ec8d9e81b17 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 Main Street 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 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 Photograph, JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Branford Historical Society Photographs 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 Palaia's, 566 Main Street Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Branford Historical Society Photographs, Box 1, Photo 246 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph, JPG Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Blackstone Memorial Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Image http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/5ca2cc924e755326f5291b1c0295cbb8.jpg 5ddb3634bd0e6ec09165d6cddeb94d13 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Branford 1938 Hurricane Photographs - Branford Center and Post Road Subject The topic of the resource New England Hurricane, 1938 Hurricanes 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. 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 Palmer House by the Library Subject The topic of the resource New England Hurricane, 1938 Hurricanes Description An account of the resource Homes of Mrs. H.L. (Harriet) Palmer and Lester Nichols. Relation A related resource Van Dyke Album Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1938 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Blackstone Memorial Library Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Physical Photographs in the Archives Room of the James Blackstone Memorial Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph JPG Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context REF 974.68 NIN 1938 Hurricane Hurricanes James Blackstone Memorial Library Main Street Nichols Family Palmer Family http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/120b8c0b8aa48e245f69e103a4d9515c.jpg 2181e6122574612127f6d7277cffe5b2 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 Main Street 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 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 Photograph, JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Branford Historical Society Photographs 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 Park Theatre, with Pop Dibble in front Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1923 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Branford Historical Society Photographs, Box 60, Photo 54a Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph, JPG Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Blackstone Memorial Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Main Street Park Theatre Pop Dibble http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/f57fd6407213ff05d154b4e9523f043d.jpg b68972d32c9a7aa67b8bd2b6d65c13a6 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 Main Street 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 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 Photograph, JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Branford Historical Society Photographs 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 Peckham Drug Store Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Branford Historical Society Photographs, Box 1, Photo 7 Branford Historical Society Photographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph, JPG Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Blackstone Memorial Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. 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Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Blackstone Memorial Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph, JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Branford Historical Society Photographs 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 Peckham Drug Store Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Branford Historical Society Photographs, Box 1, Photo 21 Smith Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph, JPG Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available James Blackstone Memorial Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Main Street Peckham Drug Store http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/f354dfa1a2c36abacf50cf903f0d10a1.jpg a08b33b55c37667e42f42819d8d86173 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Branford 1938 Hurricane Photographs - Pine Orchard Subject The topic of the resource New England Hurricane, 1938 Hurricanes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Phyllis & Bobby Winters in Boat Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Physical Photographs in the Archives Room of the James Blackstone Memorial Library 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 1938 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph JPG Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context REF 974.68 NIN Subject The topic of the resource New England Hurricane, 1938 Hurricanes Hurricanes 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/c56645cfe133644b0b40f4fb61f9df69.pdf bba49364c0648458204ae624928c936a PDF Text Text 4O THE BRANFORD REVIETT October 17, Picturcs L99O of the Past Lanfarc received Medal of Honor Branford Hero - Aaron Lanfare Aaron Steven Lanfare rvas born 1tl2.i in Branford. one oi' li childrcn born ro Oliver Lanfare ( 1 78-t- lti;.1) of' Short Beach. Aaron's grandfatircr. Olivcr Lanfare (17i,)-1812). servcd in rlic Rcvolutionary War es rnasrer ot the shrp "Chloe Ann" rvhich patrolled the coastal warers throughour rhe conflict. Like his ancestors, Aaron rook to the sea and before rhe Civil War rvirs master of the barque "Reindeer" out of New Haven. In 1860 he rvas gir,en a relescope bv Queen lsabella of England fcrr his se rvice to the British brig "Dominica." The telescope u'as larer donared to rhe James Blackstone irlemorial Librarv bv rhe Lanfarc' Irrnrilu. At rhe ourbreak of the Civil \7ar Aaron Lanfare at the agc o[ ]7 enlisted in Compani B First Connccricur Cavalr,v. The cavalrv division sit.,r' rtttiort in Virginia ai Ccdar Creck. \Xi inchester. Sailor's Creek and Appr.rmirrrox. During the battle at Sailor's Creck. Aaron Lanfare captured rhe flag of rhe l lth Florida Infantryon April 6, 1864. On the day he was mustered out May 1, L86r, Firsr Lt. Aaron S. Lanfare was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the Civil tVar rhe Lanfare family lived in New Haven and Aaron was a spice merchant and captain of vessels that traded goods to the Vest Indies. On one such voyage in August of tgll he was lost at sea. Branford has paid tribute to Aaron Lanfare on several occasions. A plaque in his memory was placed ar the flag pole at the old Post Office on Montowese Street in 1961. The piaque was rededicated at the new Post Office on Park Street h 1984 wirh several of Aaron Lanfare's great-granddaughters in attendance. A rnemorial stone was placed in Center Cemetery in 1984 next to Aaron's grandfatherl Oliver Lanfare (Lanphier). Aaron Steven Lanfare remains Branford's only native son to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Jane Peterson Bouley Pholo courlesy ol tdith Cook Hills LT. AARON S. LANFARE of Branford, was autarded tbe Congressional,Medal of Honor for bis seraice duing tbe Ciuil War. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Aaron Lanfare Description An account of the resource Lanfare received Medal of Honor Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17 October 1990 Boats Chloe Ann (ship) Civil War Lanfare (Lanphier) Family Medal of Honor Post Office Reindeer (ship) Ships http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/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. 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 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. 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 December 1991 Baldwin House Blatchley's Cartway Cherry Hill Road Harrison Family Main Street Swaine Family http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/11b8c34dc8c5f830b2eb0852e22b3ddf.pdf 388b0ba88a9a1f10fd1d3a040e5d9462 PDF Text Text '\ileoNaso.ry,'SErrrvsgn 5, 2001 r BRrxronp Rrvrgw. 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