26 20 683 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/cfd3db0df627c17336fd5c2023512bcb.pdf 6beb7acda35bd679e3d78f30fcd5cd3e PDF Text Text \7roNr,soaY, Aucusr 2 1, Short Beach lllumination Day began in 1884 called "illuminations." One of the highlights of the summer season was the lllumination DaY held in August at Short Beach. The poetess Ella .Wheeler Wilcox, who was an avid swimmer and enjoYed gala affairs, started the event around 1884. Swimming and races were held at All of the lanterns were lit when the bell at the ChaPel rang and the illumination Provided a beautiful sight. Mahy people took the 30-cent cruise on Edwin Baldwin's streamer "White Star" to view the sPectacle. canoe Long The boat owners of Beach (Beckett Avenue)' Short Beach also decorated their boats with J-aPe Eo11&Y lanterns and a boat festivities. activities for the children, including parade added to the DaY Illumination EventuallY, in the held sack races. A concert was the and became Short Beach DaYs evening, followed bY fireworks' weekDaY All ;f the cottages along Main event was moved to Labor tub and include Street (now Shore Drive) - from end and expanded to and ski shows' dances races, running were BaY Nellie Greens to Granite -Beach DaYs were susPended strung with Japanese lanterns als.o Short along with a diving comPetition. There was also a naPhtha launch regatta and manY - Photo courtesy of the Branford Historical Society durtnS tne Lanterns decorate the Granite Bay Hotel and adioinin? cottaSes annual Short Beach lllumination Day' homes on during World War II, but resumed in Day by lighting their at 8:30 P.m. A SunOay, September 1 t946. 'place on take This year the PeoPle of Short second lighting will Beach are recreating Illumination September I l. � 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: Illumination Day #2 Description An account of the resource Short Beach Illumination Day began in 1884 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/cbbe42c662427b2241f2caf729b84f4b.pdf dd0748091b91a3a09d4ebd79dc09843e PDF Text Text ,4 BRANFORD REVIEW October ll' 1989 Plroro o1 Cbnr ?r7 INdiAN HCAd tI)E FITZGERALD'S RESTd T]RANT, courtesv Pltoto yors. i;glrt spgt for more tban 40 of tbe Branford Historical Society. -il, bCttCT ANOUN dS iii'i-iipitoi Indian Head Inn was PoPular sPot The lndian Head Inn One of the well-known and rarhcr notorious spots in Branford's pasr was the Indian Head Inn. In 19i9 ThomasJ. and Karharinc Firzgerald srarted a resraurant and tavern at Sourh Montowese Streer in Indian Ncck serving a shoreline menu. k soon became a gathcring place for thc cooking. Thomas dicd io l9r9 and Katharine continued operating the tarcrn until her retircmeot in 1966. Thc lndian Herd Inn ooerared unier various managemenr throughourne end 1970;. It conrinucd es a popular end many 3 Parent during rrs spot nighr 1960s nighr crowd. Thc original Firzgerald's tavern Thomas Fitzgerald tendcci the bar urd Katharine ran the restaurant and did 'irc was across the street from 205 Sourh Monrowcse Sr. Evenruallv the lattcr building was converred and rhe tavern moved to rhis site. In 1910 it officiallv became known as rhe Indian Head Inn. Despirc being crippled from polio at the age of i, ocriod forbid thcir teenrger to go to xe tar. The well-known scaflood tesixuri:: i.nny't Indian Head Inn. was openei l the site in 1982 bs o*'ne r Leonard Coc'ir' - Jane Peterson Bou,ev � 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: Indian Head Inn Description An account of the resource Indian Head Inn was popular spot Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11 October 1989 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/7572730d7e68f502fae2c3716878511f.pdf 94ce72c066671f680976450b7ce04b48 PDF Text Text lI r"r,.L,,r 2lj lq){) 'rllt; nlf ,',';f (rtil) lrl:1r tr;fr::;;fW,t:mr LooKrNG up rrrr BRANFIRD RrvER At tbe botloa of tbe biciure dre \LIF baildinss, center-is ilte old Indian Necft Awnte bidge. To tbe far lrft it MZadou Street and at tbe tgp lbe Moatowesi Striet bidge wbeie the boot tbe Jenry Lind was ' doched. Pictures of the Past Bridge history fraught with problems lndian Neck Avenue Brdige Transportation across the river has always been a conccrn of the residents of Btanford. A btidge was built in t79t across the tiver to provide bettet eccess to lndian Neck. This bridge known as the "Lower Bridge" lnd laier Hobarts or Hubbard's Bridge crossed the river at what is todty Mofltowese Street. Not far from thc Montowese Street Bridge another bridqe was built across the river shottly after the Civil r00ar. Called the "Uppet Btidge" or sometimcs the [on! Bridge. it was madc with rooden stiles and part of the bridge coutd be opened'to allow boats through. In 188{ Edwin Baldwin of Bt*trford built e small commetcial building on top of the bridge. llere he had a machine shop where he invented and repaired motors for boats. One of the motors fell into the river and can still be found on the bottom. The ' Baldwins also iold hot dogs from the stand. ln 1896 the "Refteshment House cvet the rivet" was run by George Erickson where he sold cigars, soda and ice crerm. The Uppcr Bridge, norp known as the lndian Neck Avenue Bddge, had a numbet of ptoblems. The bridge was not well built and high tides and winds would wrsh or blow away sections of the btidge. ln 1899, 100 feet of railing was blown off duting a gale. A section of the bridge collapsed in 1900 and was tepaired. Fortunately no one was hurt during these incidences. The bridge was replactd in l9l8 by Mariani Construc-' t4t,000. The new conciete and metal bridgt *as I l0 feet long and 27 feet wide and was still maintained e l draw bridg€ though rarely used. This year lhc Indian Neck Avenue bridgl was closed , i iii ddi to its deteriorating condition md will again be tephced. Jrnt.Pctetson 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: Indian Neck Avenue Bridge Description An account of the resource Bridge history fraught with problems 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 November 1990 Branford River Bridges Hobart's Bridge Hubbard's Bridge Indian Neck Avenue Bridge Long Bridge Lower Bridge M.I.F. Meadow Street Upper Bridge http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/610b3e1fa2b308b547d78c4ec14a03c4.pdf f9ba6989ec4a54a764f2db4dbcefa036 PDF Text Text Industry here gave way to some i"tffifiiffg ranford industries contributed many innovations to their fields. The Brantbrd Lock Works, started by Thomas Kennedy is 1862, held many patents for lock and window hardware. Many BLW products are still being used in homes today and are prized among lock collectors. Thorvald Hammer (1825-1901) of the Malleable Iron Fittings Co. invented the tapping or threading machine which was used for pipe fittings. MIF built tapping machines and leased them to othercompanies. His son, Alfred Hammer(18581935) established the first chemical control and' research laboratory in the country at MIF in 1875. He vastly improved the use of iron during processing and shared his findings with others in the industry. Thomas Doolittle (18391921) owned Thimble Farms in Pine Orchard and was a pioneer in the telephone industry. He was the first vice president of AI&T and designed the first telephone switchboard ever manufactured. He also adapted the use of hard Jane Peterson Bouley drawn copper wire for underground cable. The first transcontinental telephone call was made in 1915 from San Francisco to his home in Pine Orchard. Several local men were active in the early years of mowboat engines. Edwin Baldwin (188G1964) had a shop on the Indian Neck Avenue bridge and built boat engines. Claus Johnson (1861-1955) of Short Beach was an early builder and racer of motorboats, winning many prizes i i;r;:tr:frff;' #,i #i .#i. 'iE[;, i :: :,:;i: i::;iiii:: Photo courtesy of Jeanette Bradley Marsted Earl Bradley sits in his "Motor Bob," a motorqcle with North Harbor Street and burned to thc ground in 193i. Earl Bradley (188G1964) had a garage on Bradley Street where he repaired automobiles and probably built Branford's first tow tmclc He was an avid boatman and with Claus Johnson built a 35 mph engine out of a Curtis airplane motor. Much to the delight ofthe local children, he created various motorized winter apparatus, such as a motorcycle with skis. skis he'buih in 1917. The house stood in Branford's foremost inventor was John Donnelly (1853-1937). He was a blacksmith and held many patents at the turn of the cennrry such as a lineman climber for utility poles, Christmas tree holder, can opener, hacksaw; screw driver, cotton hook and hedge clippers. EDITOR'S NOTE: lane Peterson Bouley is town historianfor the town of Branfurd. ( � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Inventions Description An account of the resource Industry here gave way to some interesting inventions 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 2 March 1994 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/4a7443a0cda51e7126643b05c3c25a25.pdf 0a256d43474fd9c63fc3b84a3e93c856 PDF Text Text 6-.,BRAI.IFoRD,REvIEv..\X{tDuespAy,APzuL?A,.1994 Iron Works labor held fast for nearly 25 years works and blast furnace in colonial Connecticut was established on the town line I b"n Branford and East Haven in 1655 and ""nabout 25 years. continued for It was located where the East Haven River emerges from Lake Saltonstall. East Haven was originally called lron Works Village. The lake between our two towns w.ls called Great Pond, later Iron Works Pond or Furnace Pond, and finally.Lake $3l6e6tall - named for the Connecticut govemor who owned property on 7-f1he first iron I the lake. Stephen Goodyear of New Haven was granted the' right to start an iron works at the lake in 1655, but died soon after. Other interested parties were John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton of New Haven, who were represented by their agent John Cooper. John Winthrop Jr., a metailurgist, physician and later governor of Connecticut, also shared an interest in the operation. Jasper Crane was Branford's agent for the iron works, sometimes known as the bloomery. Iron products until that time could only be obtained from England so there was a great need'for a more convenient source. The furnace at the bloomery was supplied with bog ore from North Haven, probably brought down the river by boat. Branford provided 3/8 of the wood, the lime and water to power the operation and New Haven had to supply the rest. The work was very Jane Peterson Bouley hazardous and at least one worker was kiiled. In 1657, two Boston residents, Capt. Clarke and Wiiliam Payne, took over the Winthrop portion of the business and controversies arose. ln 1665, Mr. Jones, the chief magistrate 6f New Haven, wrote to Capt. Clarke "about the disorderly persons that were at the iron works; and upon consideration of so much trouble that arises to the town by means of disorderly persons coming thither, the Town did see cause to order Mr. Clarke not to admit any persons about the said works before a certificate from some persons of known reputation be first presented to the authority of this plantation." Operation of the Iron Works ended in 1679 when, during a period of great illness, many of the workmen died. It is also possible that the supply of bog ore had been exhausted. Photo courtcsy Branford Historical Society An illustralion from Rural Occupations in Early l9th-Century England by Pyre depicts an English blastfu'rnace. The following year Clarke sold to John Potter, who established a bloomery on a different site- A small plaque marks the site of the Iron Works. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is historianfor the town of Branfurd. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Iron Works Description An account of the resource Iron Works labor held fast for nearly 25 years Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 20 April 1994 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. 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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/. 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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 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 Description An account of the resource Library named in honor of prominent local citizen Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 22 April 1992 James Blackstone James Blackstone Memorial Library Libraries http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/d95ca3e54aad1b3829981b09b2f65015.pdf 37534654ef965ef4884f73a9c9b682d5 PDF Text Text I lA BRANTORD REvlEw Januarv lt, 1989 njiiri+?l2ii b*.'-,!:a...r-..d-.t4.4!rn\:r:!!tt#rtlA!-.- Pictures of the Past ii:iillili{i{1iiri.ffjlil,Liiiil..' ,q.{!i:iiilltrj!l1le,,Ii+,Ailtiii.{iii,:fr.:lv.:!.,:lll;r.4!{t!i!;!i!.,Wf..'.fJYi.ff.W: rnlSCrrcoNER"l"or]'i'io}l:'i":i:;;Yittr;ii:i#s'j.;;'ffi:f toujese Street about ' 1895. In the mid 1800s, shipping was an im- his home on Montowese Street. To occupy pottant industry in Branford and many his time he opened a hay and grain stote boats were docked in Branford's waters. in the Toole Block on Main Street. CapOne of these was the'Jenny Lind" nam- tain Spencer and his wife Nancy Griffing ed for the famous Swedish opera singer. celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary I'he Jenny Lind was one of a fleet of May ll, 1909 and he died Oct. 21of that schooners that sailed the Atlantic coast year ar the age of 83. and ttaded its goods up the Hudson River T'heJenny Lind remained docked in the to Albany and as far south as the West In- Branford River and was a favorite place for of this the local childten to play. Eventually Spencer. srorms, the tides and treasure seekers took John dies. The owner and captain l0-foot schooner t0Uhile was still a young man, john Spencer the ship but for many years the hull could took to the sea. As captain of the Jenny l.ind he sailed his ship most often to Albany, N.Y., with a cargo of potatoes to scll and would bring home a load of coal for the Malleable lron Fittings (MIF). In be seen at the bottom of the river. Tbday only at a very low tide can a few riba of the ship be seen. the summcr of 1894 at the age of 64, rarn Dpencel trin Spencer Ieured tetired trom from sarltng sailing and docKdock- Lind). Cap- cd tlreJenny Lind at Hobart's (Credit is given to the lete C. Perry Prann for his iecollecting about theJenny bt,aff ,:31___ 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: Jenny Lind #1 Description An account of the resource The schooner Jenny Lind docked at Hobart's bridge on Montowese Street about 1895 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11 January 1989 Boats Branford River Hobart's Bridge Jenny Lind John Spencer Montowese Street Toole Block http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/45ad3137a6e84f3b48331b7e6fdf333d.pdf debca4ce6d1cc3175460e0173fd5b29d PDF Text Text l0 . BnaNrono Rruevr.'WsoNpsoev, Mey 8,2002 Captain John Spencer and the Jenny Lind n the mid-1800s shipping was an important industry in Branford and many boats were docked in Branford's waters. One of these was the "Jenny Lind" named for the famous Swedish opera singer. The Jenny Lind was one of a fleet of schooners that sailed the Atlantic coast and traded its goods up the Hudson River to Albany and so far south as the West Indies. The owner and captain of this 5Q-foot, two-masted schooner was John Spencer. the Malleable Iron Fittings Company. He also carried iron, clay, oil, grain, eggs and poultry. In the summer of 1894, at the age of 68, Captain Spencer retired from sailing and docked the Jenny Lind at Hobart's Bridge near his grain store in the Toole Block on Main Street. Captain Spencer and his wife, Nancy Griffing celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary May 11, 1909 and he died Oct. 25 of that year at the age of 83. young The Jenny Lind Jane Bouley remained docked in the man, John Spencer took to the sea. As captain of the Jenny Branford River and was a favorite Lind he often sailed his schooner to place for the local children to play. Albany, New York or to Long Island Eventually storms, the tides and treawith a cargo of potatoes to sell and sure seekers took the ship, but for would bring home a load of coal for many years the hull could be seen at While still a Photo by Valdemar Hammer Courtesy of the Branford Historical Society The schooner "Jenny Lind" docked at Hobart's Bridge on Montowese Street the bottom of the river. Today, only at a very low tide can a few ribs of the ship be seen. The figurehead from the Jenny Lind, measuring about 12 inches high, is on display at the Branford Historical Society. Editor's note: Jane Peterson for the town Bouley is the historian 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: Jenny Lind #2 Description An account of the resource Captain John Spencer and the Jenny Lind Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8 May 2002 Hobart's Bridge Jenny Lind Montowese 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 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/1ab1ed1c28bcbc9be71f8d789539e60b.pdf ae5cf5dbef9c82286157d439b52a0603 PDF Text Text l0 . BneNrono REvrswWErxsND. SAT-tlRr-rAy, OCT'(-rsr,:x 18,2003 John Glenn visits Branford ^^. n Julv 19.1962 Lieutenant I lC.rton"t John Glenn and his IVrramily canre to Branlbrd ro spend a few days at the home of his attorney C. Leo DeOrsey of 2 Spring Rock Road in Pine Orchard. Glenn was the first man to orbit the earth on February 20, 1962 and was one of the most admired people in the world. During his visit here, John Glenn met with representatives of the Branford Review and signed autographs fbr the neighborhood children. After a three day visit of swimming and relaxing at the DeOrsey waterfront home, the Glenn family drove to Hyannis Port on Cape Cod to meet with Attorney General Robert Kennedy. C. Leo DeOrsey was a tax attomey and financial advisor who made his summer home in Branford. He represented Arthur Godfrey, Edward R. Murrow and the original seven astronauts. John Glenn made a subsequent visit to Branford in 1963 as did astronauts Alan Shepard, Scott Carpenter Postcard by Earl Colter of the Deorsey house at 2 Spring Rockc Road in Pine M" M" and Walter Shirra. Also visiting that surrrmer was Edward R. Munow, Information Agency. C. Leo DeOrsey died April 1965 at the age of 61. He Tomasso in North Branford. Fisk established the Branford Steam Director of the United States was acting president of the Washington Redskins football team at the time of Railroad which is still being used today to transport trap rock from the plant in North Branford to the docks in Pine Orchard. The DeOrsey family called their home at 2 Spring Rock Road "Dee's Yellar House". The family sold the property in 1974 and the home featured eighteen rooms including tcn bedrooms, five full or half baths, with 120 feet of waterfront on .51 acres. The p1 (y was advertised at that time lbr --15,000 and his death The home at 2 Spring Rock Road was built about 1900 by Louis Fisk. Fisk was born 1873 in Hartford and served three terms as a selectman in Branford. It was under his administration that the Town Hall was remodeled with the front portico and pillars in honor of the veterans of World War I. Fisk also represented Branford in the Connecticut General Assembly and *1u':1 r,:Tllls _Tr *,: 9l1l'::_. l?I'. 111,:: 11: l'z:1:1'l ?"1": -t1. . �Redskins football team at the time of his death The home at 2 Spring Rock Road was built about 1900 by Louis Fisk. Fisk was born 1873 in Hartford and served three terms as a selectman in Branford. It was under his administration that the Town Hall was remodeled with the front portico and pillars in honor of the veterans of World War I. Fisk also represented Branford in the Connecticut General Assembly and planted a sapling from the Charter Oak on his property in Pine Orchard. He was one of the owners of New Haven Trap Rock, now Tilcon today to transport trap rock from the plant in North Branford to the docks in Pine Orchard. The DeOrsey family called their home at 2 Spring Rock Road "Dee's Yellar House". The family sold the property in 1974 and the home featured eighteen rooms including ten bedrooms, five full or half baths, with 120 t-eet of waterfiont on .51 acres. The property was advertised at that time for $215,000 and town taxes were $2,458.75 per Year. The Millar family owned the property for many years and the house is currently slated tbr demolition. � 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 Glenn visits Description An account of the resource John Glenn visits 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 18 October 2003 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/21b6c227412fd64587f73996f6482167.pdf ce6b2915737722ca4a38517727fd12df PDF Text Text Town's earliest Fourth of Ju[i";;i;tr;ffi;;r:; 7Tth. designation of I Julv 4 as a national I noiiouy did not occur until 1870 when federal employees were given the day off without pay. Congress or the President can designate a holiday for federal employees but the recog- nition of a holiday can only take place at the state or local level. In 1781 Massachusetts Jels_EoUgy was the first state to officially recognize the Fourth of July for celebrating Independence Day. It was on that day in 1776 that the Continental Congress adopted the Every year at midnight the bell at Trinity Church would toll to proclaim the holiday. Everyone in town knew who the perpetrator was but the local constables could never catch him. Declaration of Independence. During that period the joyous celebration consisted of the firing of canon, fireworks, dinner at the tavern, Photo courtesy of the Branford Historical Society parades, bonfires and a gathering of the Celebrating luly 4 in the early 1900s, Branford Battery A parades down Main Street to the Green to shoot off their cannon. militia and its citizens. Orations were would toll to proclaim the holiday. Everyone in town knew who the perpetrator was but the local constables could never catch him - Dr, William Thompson -red handed. Dr. Thompson, who was known as "Deke," was a Branford dentist for over 60 years - given by the local politicians. The -50tn anniversary of the nation in 1826 - known as the Jubilee of Freedom - was celebrated throughout the nation. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4 of that year. In 1876 Centennial celebrations were held throughout the United States and abroad. Branford has a July 4 story that was rold by Bill Ahern in the BranfV I Review in 1949. ght the bell at Trinity Church Every year at ( he was still seeing patients when he was 90 years old. In his youth he rang the bell for Trinity services and so he had a key to the belfry. He thought it was his patriotic duty to sound in the Fourth but constables Billy McKee and Joseph Schenk thought otherwise. Deke never rang the bell if a person in town was gravely ill. He devised many ways to deceive the constables and still ring the bell at midnight. Another year the local lads decided that the horse barns on the green - where the Cenota2,- ;s today would make suitable bonfire material.( pile of wood was fueled by gasoline from John Barnes' garage and the town enjoyed the bonfire that night. The old horse sheds were no more. In the early 1900s the Branford Battery A paraded to the Green and shot off their cannon as a liberty salute. In 1901, over 3,000 people gathered at the Driving Park for fireworks, races and other entertainment. Connecticut banned the sale of fireworks to the public in 1949 and the town began its show - sponsored by the American Legion - from Branford Point in the 1950s. Today, the July 4th fireworks display from Branford Point is one of the finest on the shoreline. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is the historian for the Town of Branford. ) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: July 4th Description An account of the resource Town's earliest Fourth of July celebrations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3 July 2002 Battery A Branford Driving Park Dr. William Thompson Fourth of July Parades http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/97eddc7e4a96dc9abb946eb575eec3c4.pdf 21560b7b1fa66901975b56d2c83bebca PDF Text Text W"rtt;l;f;;;!,ii x*nnam and Main street... The section of Branford known as the Fourth Ward was originally called the "Quarter" or "Quarter District." The "Quarter" also included Part of Main Street, several side streets and the Bradley Street triangle. The original settlers of this area were the BradleY, Harrison, LinsleY, Morris and Parmelee families. Immigrants from lreland _ _JqIp [og[91began arriving in Branford in the Quarter or Fourth settled many about 1850 and and Monroe Streets Kirkham as such Ward. Side streets occupied by lrish housing new with were developed established on was cemetery catholic families. A are buried Ireland of natives many and Monroe Street there. Among the early lrish immigrants was Lawrence Buckley,-who built a store and home around 1875 at the corner of Kirkham and Main Streets' He ran a grocery and saloon at this location until his death in 1897' The comer was known as "Buckley's Corner" for many years. In the early 1900s this building - which today is known as 571 Main Street - was used as apartments and an ice cream parlor. A rock ledge on the opposite side of the street was removed in l9l6 and a landmark photo courtesy of the Branford Historical Society Main Streets was Smitty's Restaurant' For many years the building at the corner of Krkham and stone wall was built on the west side of Kirkham Street' After Prohibition the building became the Stonewall Restaurant. Peter Lipkiewicz operated it. Since the 1950s, the building was known as Smittys or Smitty's Stonewall Restaurant and was operated by John A' Schmidt. Subsequently, it became the Garage Caf6, which was damaged by a fire in l97l and rebuilt' In recent years it was called the Short Beach Saloon, which sustained heavy damage from a fire on August 7, 20n2. ) � 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: Kirkham and Main Street Description An account of the resource At the corner of Kirkham and 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/39dbdfe9db1f25c5fd05552f8e478fc8.pdf d7626711c1e031aa555775deab8f1867 PDF Text Text Picture$ of the Past '[ he lrather Man first appeared on Connccticut toa<ls about 1817 anrl was a fiarniliar sighr duting the next 30 years. As his trarnc irnplics, hc wore orrlv leathcr lrom his hcad to his tocs and his clorhes wete sewn togerher by leather thongs. IIe also tatried a large bag which held his few possessions and the entirc outfit weighcd over 60 pounds. l hc l-eather Nlan followed a precise 160-mile (oursc througlr sorrthwestern (,onnecticr.rt intn Ncw York which took cxnctly J4 rlays l:rorn New Yotk lrc crosscd into (-onnecrictrt at [{arwinton and carne sorrheasrerly to lr,litldlcrown. IIe thcrr followcd tlre Connccticut River to (,hestcr and I)ccp River and swung wesr along thc shote. A[ter passing rlrrough llranford he werrr on to Notth llaven in otrler to avoitl Ncw Ilavcn and continue<l Short of stature, the Leather Man had black hair end <lark eyes. I{e rately spoke and seldom entercd the homes along his route. Ife slcpt in caves or made rustic shehers and families along thc route left him food on their dootsteps. In Btanford he stopped for sardines and bread et Harding's Groce ry Store rt I l6 Montowese St. One mile down the toad he ate stew at the Chidsey house at the corner o[ Main Street and Home Place. An old Branford newspapcr repotted the teacher would call e rece ss during a lesson i[ the Leather Man was coming down the road. During the blizzard of 1888 his health ;tvt't:rgc<l rrvcr lO nrilcs a <lav an<l avoi,lcd it marked the first time he divergcd ftorn his prccise coutse. On March 24. 1889 his body was found in a cave neAr Ossining, N.Y. and he was buried in Sparta Cemctery in an unmarked grave. 'l'here was rnuch speculation as to his identity wlrich will forever remain a rnystcr), lrut thc lcgcnd of thc wandcring l-cnthct Man will lx' passe<l on for genera- rlri< tt(rls lo cotnc. to l;airficld (.ount1'over rhe border to New \'ork wlrtrc rhc t yrlc lrcgarr aglin. l:ly sctrlcrl ;rrcas anil wcll roatls. I lc rravcled began to fail and -Janc Peterson Bouley ,,,., *., ,i.iiS. i::::r{r ,,i :.i .. d i$^ is*li'r ii::i ': ,ii,I;.:,::.,, irt. "i .'.3i I .t ll l: -Y Plolr tourlrrl cl lrrlo.l lirtlLd trtrrt � 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: Leatherman #1 Description An account of the resource The Leatherman 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 Blizzard of 1888 Chidsey House Harding's Grocery Store Home Place Leatherman Main Street Montowese Street http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/880b669a72ad099782ed1609cbe07d74.pdf dbe591d745140b61585fd22675f0c19c PDF Text Text The legend of the The Leather Man flrst appeared on Connecticut He rarely spoke and...slept in caves or made rustic shelters while families along the route left him food on their roads about 1857 and was a familiar site during the next 30 years. As his name irirplies he wore only leather from his head to his toe and his clothes were sewn together by leather thongs. doorsteps. He also carried a large bag, which held his few possessions, and the entke outfit weighted over 60 pounds. The Leather Man followed a precise 360-mile Jane Boulev course through southwestern Connecticut into New York, which took exactly 34 days. From New York he crossed into Connecticut at Harwinton and came southeasterly to Middletown. He then followed the Connecticut River to Chester and Deep River, swinging west along the shore. After passing through Branford, he went on to North Haven in order to avoid New Haven, and continued to Fairfield County, over the border to New York, wh'ere the cycle began again. He averaged over l0 miles day and avoided thickly settled areas and well traveled roads. Short of stature, the l,eather Man had black hair and dark eyes. He rarely spoke and seldom entered the homes along his route. He slept in caves or made rustic shelters while families along the route left him food on their doorsteps. 'wanderinffTffii6'6;y;;' ln Branford he stopped for sardines and bread at Harding's Grocery Store at 116 Montowese Street. One mile down the road he ate stew at the Chidsey house at the corner of Main Street and Home Place. An old Branford newspaper reponed that thsteacher would call a recess during a lesson if the Irather Man was coming down the road. During the Blizzard of 1888, his health began to fail and it marked the first time he diverged from his precise course. Qn March 24,1889 his body was found in a cave near Ossing, New York. He was buried in Sparta Cemetery in an unmarked grave. There was much speculation as to his identity, which will forever remain a mystery but the legend of the wandering Irather Man will be passed on for generations to come. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is the historianfor the Tbwn of Branford. 'Photo courtesy ofthe Branford Historical Society The Leather Man...His identity has always remained a mystery. � 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: Leatherman #2 Description An account of the resource The legend of the 'wandering' Leather Man 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/77b4c201bba0b5bf3bf45c4461f1c6fd.pdf c1dd9bd1be60fdbc8c298b3f6dee53ef PDF Text Text 'lfaDNgspey, Jwr 15, 1994. Bnerronp RsuEv. 5 Stony Creek fountain made of village's frnest treasure lairdmark in Stony Creek is the I*wis Water Fountain situated near the public dock. The tony Creek Village Improvement Association was deeded the triangular piece of land at "Three Elms Corne/' in 1916 with the intent to erect the monument. The fountain was financed by a $1,000 bequest from the late Kate A. L. Chapin of Meriden, who was a Stony Creek summer resident for more than 50 years. "The Chapin Memorial" was unveiled Sunday, Aug. 9, 1.9L7 at 3:30 p.m. with a short program, including a violin piece played by Melville and Martha Bradley of Stony Creek. The fountain was dedicated in memory of Chapin's father, Isaac Chauncey Lewis, a pioneer Stony Creek summer The World War I monument also on the site was moved to the park in 1940. Isaac Chauncey Lewis was president of Meriden Britannia Co., forerunner of the International Silver Co. He was also mayor of Meriden from 1870 until 1872 and a representative to the Connecticut General Assembly. The Lewis house stands today at 255 Thimble Islands Road at the corner of Linden Point and remains in the Lewis family. It once stood on the opposite side'of the road and in 1972 the house was rolled across the sEeet by oxen under the direction of local contractor Oscar C. KelseY. The house is one of Branford's finest examples of late 19th-century architecttrre. The water fountain was made of Stony Creek granite and carved by local stone cutter John Melander, considered one of the finest carvers in the area. A native of Finland, Melander was killed in a quarry accident and the May 23, 1,918 Shore Line Times gives the account: "The funeral of Mr. Melander, who was killed instantly at Norcross Brother's Quarry, was held on Friday from his home at 3 o'clock and was largely attended. Rev. Carlson officiated. Burial at Stony Creek Cemetery." EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is town hktorian for the town of Branford. resident. The house is one of Branford's fine st e xample s of late L9th-century architecture. Photo courtesy Ronald McDermott fh\ 'ryis Water Fountain near the public dock in Stony Creek. ( � 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: Lewis water fountain Description An account of the resource Stony Creek fountain made of village's finest treasure Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 15 June 1994 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/65ad926d030f1fd2d62b2e17a98d3a5a.pdf 98eae48b65b1c1bc89579c74a758b112 PDF Text Text 46 BRANrOID REVIEW Norernber 2, 1988 Pictrrres of the past 1-809 Orin ,.ln Main D-. Squire bought land on Street east ofthe green aithe foot of rhe hill for his blacksm-ith shop. Lorin D. Hosley and.Daniel Nichols joined him in manufacruring Franklin stoves. In lgj2 Lcvi Parsons. Lyman Squire and Villiam Kirkham established a lock business at the sire when the stove business failed and called it the fuuire and parsoru Manufacruring Company. :iili:j::r: : : . Thomas Kennedy, a lockma.ker from New.York purchased the company in 1g62 and brought with him skillid l,ibor. He m*em cquipmcnt for making locks of it his own invention. He*incorporared rhe Bnnford Lock $7orks in lg6j 31d.*T president of the .omp*y ,ntil used. much his death in 1880. The business'flourished under Kennedy's managcment. the plant was expanded on five acies, was th,e town's lugest employer of ioO people, :rnd pro- duced lo0 dozen items pir div. The faiulty conzumed five tons of iron, brass, and gickcl daily. Many of Branforcl's Irish tamrtes calne to Branford ro work at the lock Shop. The Branford Lock Works rnade manv rypcs of door and window hardware from a $mple ceramic knob to very ornate lock. Many homes built in Branford in the late 2(hh cenrurv were equipped with fixtures trom dre Lock !7ork but the products were also sold narionwide. There *er. r*o separare operadons for making knobs and lock, each housed in seDaratl buildinps. Thc knob shop was locited where Sv-ea Avenue is mday and was destroved bv fire A wEty of tbe Branford in 1899. The lock facrory was located large building at Main in *a fw a"*;;;; a rwo rear buildings housed the iron anJ ofass toundrres. ln 1894 the Branford Lock r07ork was Loch woths from a 1.g6g catarogaeftoro purchased by Yale and Towne Comoanv. A strike in.l9l0 forced the planr to^cloie and the operarion *ar mou.dto Samfoid. The .complex was bought by rhe Rosenihai tamlty tn the 1920s and became known as cor,rg, of rrrc E'orford *kraic.r tod.rv the Roscnrhal Block. The main buildinp Durned n L979, bur three small buildins! associated with the Branford Lr.k V*i; remain on rhe site today. 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: Lock Works #1 Description An account of the resource Branford Lock Works 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 November 1988 Branford Lock Works East Haven East Haven River Furnace Pond Great Pond Iron Works Iron Works Village Lake Salstonstall http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/9141d127c90322ddb193d2d494403700.pdf 2f44681970f1a77899b581243741f43f PDF Text Text Wei>NEsr>nv, M,*a<-r,r 26,.1'')r)7 ." BnaolFoRn,flrvrnu .. 1 Lock Works town's largest employer at one time -l-n a simplb ceramic knob to 1809. Orrin D. Squire t'tougtrt lantl on Main Street east tri the Creen at the foot olthe hill fbr his blacksmith shop. very omate locks. Many homes built in Branfbrd in rI Lorin D. Hosley and Daniel Nichols joined him in manufhcturi n g Frankl in stoves. In I 852, Levi Parsons. Lyman Squire and William Kirkham established a lock business at the site when the stove business failed and called it the Squire,and', Jane Parsons Manufacturing Co. Thomas Kennedy" a lockmaker from New York, purchased the company in 1862 and brought with him skilled labor. He used modern equipment for making locks, much of it his own invention. He incorporated the Branford Lock Works in 1865 and was president of the company until his death in 1880. The business flounshed under Kennedy's management. The plant was expanded on 5 acres. was the town's largest employer of 500 people. and produced 500 dozen items per day. The factory consumed 5 tons of iron. brass, and nickel daily. Many of Branfbrd's Irish families came to Branford to work at the Lock Shop: The Brantbrd Lock Works made many types of door and window hardwere fiom Bouley the late 20th century were equipped rvith fixtures t'rom the Lock Works. but the products were also sold nationwide. There were two separate operations tbr making knobs and locks. each housed in separate buildings. The knob shop was located where Svea Avenue is today and was destroyed by fire in 1899. The lock factory was located in a large building at Main and Ivy streets and two rear buildings housed the iron and brass foundries. In 1894. the Branford Lock Works was purchased by Yale and Towne Co. A strike in l9l0 forced the plant to close and the operation was moved to Stamford. The complex was bought by the Rosenthal family in the 1920s and became known as the Rosenthal Block. The main building burned in 1979, but two small buiidings associated with the Brantbrd Lock Works remain on the site today. The complex today is called Lock Works Square. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Boulev is the towrt listorian for Branfod. Photo courtesy of Branford Historical Society A view of the Branford Lock Works from a 1869 catalogue. � 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: Lock Works #2 Description An account of the resource Lock Works town's largest employer at one time 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 26 March 1997 Branford Lock Works Hosley Family Ivy Street Lock Works Square Main Street Nichols Family Rosenthal Block Svea Avenue Thomas Kennedy http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/a082cb449a5716e61c849a0216183e23.pdf 620aa1f6d2ac4e1e497137315460ab13 PDF Text Text 6 . BneNrono Rrvrrw'\flEoNe,sbav, ocrora4 3,2ool Lock Works disPIaY ; , ,Jn'..fgOq Ortin D. Squire bought land on Main Street +""i"i tir" ttin for his blackthe Green ","ri" "dri;f D. smitfi strop. Lorin ii""a Lvi Hosley and Daniel .Nichols ni-' in manufacturing F.unttin stoves.- In. 1 852 Parsons, Lyman Squire and William -lirkham established a lock business at the site when the stove business failed and called it the Squire and Parsons Manufacturing ComPanY. Thomas KennedY' a lock mdkeq from New York purchased the comPanY in 1862 and brou$ht wiih him ititteo labor. He 'used" modern equiPment 'for of it Jwn invention- He .making locks, much hi; . incorporated the Branford Lock Works in 1865 and was presidart of the compqnf until . his death in 1880. ' The business flourished gnder KennedY's manage- ment. The plant was bxpanded on five acres, was the town's larglst employeiof 500 peoplb, and produced 500 dozen items per day. The factory consumed five tons of iron, biass, and nickel dailyl'" Mqny of Branford's lrish$amilies came to Branford to work at the Lock Shop. of door . Thg Branford Lock Works made many types knobto ceramic simple from hardware a and window very ornate locks. Many homes built in Branford in the late 20th century wgre equipped with fixtures from. the L,ock Works but the products were also sold rptionwide. There were two separate operations for making knobs and locks, each housed in separate buildings' The knob shop was loc.ated:whgre Svea Avenue is today and .was destroyed by fue: in 1 899- The lock f-acjory was ldcated-in a lqge building at Main and lvy P'hoto courtesy ot BiII VanWic. A group of Branford Lock Works emplovees. Streets and two rear buildings housed the iron and plex incorporating one of the old lock works buildings' brass foundries. ... In t 894 the Branford I ock Works was purchased by fale and Towne Manufacturing Cornpany. A strike in to'close and the operation was 19l0 forced the at the tiluik.ton. Mernorial Library rotunda for the month of October. flant moved to Stamfoqd. The complex was bought by Fnilerick Rosenthal in ttre 1920s and became known as the Rosenthal Block. The main building burned November 12,1979. Lock Works Square, a new com- in 1989. ,xA display of Brantbrd Lock Works product's opened $$gi^iAs EDITOR'S NOTE: Jcme Peterson Boulev is'tlrc historian.for the Tov.;n of Brmtfbrcl. . � 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: Lock Works #3 Description An account of the resource Lock Works display 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/e842da172b9b95379335f7812f8f15d7.pdf 61a52f43c71c48643aebf60481bce8c3 PDF Text Text THE BMNFORD REVIEIP August 14, l99l t,lf Pictwes of the Past Rice rras town's ftrst non-Yankee selectman ' During the last hdf of the migrants arrived lgth century, many imin Branford, and the first of these groups was the lrish, who Grme as early as 1850. Edward Rile was one of the many natives of Ireland who came with Edward Kennody in 1862 to work at the Branford tock Shop. Michael P. Rice (known as M.P.) was the son of Fdward and Ellen Rice. He was born in 1866 and at a young age b"g* livery and caning business. He built a large barn behind" the stores on Miin dong Yeto Street and would enlarge the complor many times-for his growing business. Ifith his panner John T. Sliney, hJbuilt the railrmd bridga at l(rkham and Montowese Streets, worked on the Blaclatone Library and did much of the road work for the Town of Branford In 1896 they each formed their own companies and Rice purchasod a motorizod truck for his business, the fint in Branford M. P. Rice laid much of the roadbeds for the trolleys in town and was awarded the conract for in 1898. M.P. Rice was active in town affain and served as Branfond's water qFstem Branflord's first "non-Yanlcee" selectman in 1889 at the until 1893 and was elected again in 1899 until 1904. He was dso an incorporator of Branford Savings Bank and a member of St. Mary,'s Church. Perhaps Selesman Rice is best known for his role in age of 23.-He served the formation of Branford's Fire Depanment. He was a charter member in l90O of the depanment that bears his name and was chairman of the Loard of fire commissionen. A contest was held to see what the department should be named and each ticket cost five cents. M.P. Rice received l20O votes more than twice the number of the-nearest competitor. The M.P. Rice Fire Depanment is the oldest fire company in Branford. Michael P. Rice died Jan. 15,1927 at the age of6l. fane Pacrson Bouley Branford totrn hiltorierr "Selectman Rice is best known for his role in the formation of Branford's Fire Deparrmenr." M.P. RICE uan a nrcesfal businesstnan in Branfoil and uas aetiu in tourtr affairs. (Photo from Becr's Commcmoratiae Biograpbical Record of Neu Haaen Coanty,) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past - Branford Review articles Description An account of the resource Short essays entitled "Pictures of the Past" were published in the Branford Review from 1988 until 2003. Authored by Jane Peterson Bouley, they highlighted the Branford Historical Society's extensive photograph collection. The essays included historical information on a variety of subjects including neighborhoods, people, stores, hotels and events. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pictures of the Past: Michael P. Rice Description An account of the resource Rice was town's first non-Yankee selectman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 14 August 1991 Branford Fire Department Branford Savings Bank Bridges John T. Sliney Kirkham Street Main Street Michael P. Rice Montowese Street Veto Street