3 20 683 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/f3642b28fde14fde92a8c8b0c646e1ca.pdf 3cd7eb18b9ea24c461ce33d8883d1ca7 PDF Text Text ( f 6 . BneNrono Rrvts'sr . \ilZEDNpsoAY, FEBRUARY.'4,'799'8 The Branford Fire: A Special Report Recent Iire The devastating fire last rveek reminds us of the importance of Iongtime businesses, both past and present, to life here in Branford. Main Street was one of two streets set out by the colonists, but it was not until the Civil War that the conversion of homes to commercial establishments began to take place. Most of latest in long line of downtown blazes who could not pay their funeral bills. He was a colorful character and was the second person in Connecticut to get his driver's license, which he renewed every year, yet he never he always had a chauffeur. drove - kept bees and was one of the He also largest honey dealers in the state. Residents recall that the store had a musty smell and remember him searching through many little drawers where he could always find the itern you were seeking. Children delighted every year at Christmas time when Griswold set up an Branford's Main Street buildings are known as blocks, but they are just single buildings, not whole blocks like in a city. The buildings destroyed in the fire were among lhe most historic in Branford and were recelectric train display. ognized by the federal Lewis Hamilton workecl government as contributfor Griswold for many ing buildings to the years and later ran his National Register own furniture store on Branford Center Historic Eades Street. District. The A&P leased the The building more first floor of the recently known as Hair on Jane Peterson Bouley Griswold Block fiom Main at 970 Main St. was 1937 to 1963, and Sam Griswold built in I 856 as a harness shop. John moved lris Antique Gallery to the secBarnes ran his business here for 4l oncl floor. After Griswold's death in years, selling harnesses, horse-riding 1951, the Castellon family purchased clothing and bicycles. He was one of the building and moved its bakery the first people in town to sell gasobusiness from the Wilford Block to line and repair automobiles. Barnes the Griswold Block in 1963. A small was a firefighter and drove headquarportion of the first floor of the ters's first engine, then known as the Griswold Block was operated as a "chemical," which he stored at his liquor store by the A&P from 1940 shop. Longtime residents might until 1970. A locksmith has been remember Shumouny Confectionery located here for 20 years. & Tavern at this site from 1920 until East ol'thc Griswold Block was 1945 and Branford Cleaners from @ Photo by Earl Colter, courtesy of the BraniorfHistorical Society A ( by fire last week. Castellon view, circa 1949, of tlte area destroyed Main St. loca located at 1000 Brothars Bakery was originally & Power Grocery, Branfbrd Public Market, Randazzisi Shoe Repair, CL&P, Ward's Radio, Shoreline Electric, Lawrence FIorist, Robbin's Package Store and an auto parts store. More recently, J.C. a clothing Glassworks and Swish have occupied -the site. The store block -has been owned by George Robbins for many years. The Castellon family started their bakery business in East Haven in 1924 and moved to the Wilford Block in 1936. They retnained here until been Hall urrl ra thr ond floor of Wilford Block. . A fire at Linsley House on Meadow Street on Oct. 23,1938, killed three tenants. There have been other fitts as well: . Redman Hall on Park Street, 1944 . Branford Theater and Ashley Shirt, 1953 . Central Hardware, 1958 . Marcus 5&10, l96l . Osborn Feed and Grain on Meadow Street, 1962 . St. Mary's Church, 1972 r fllmrrw Elnlrrrw ol lO?? Moin St �& Tavern at this site from 1920 until 1945 and Branford Cleaners from 1946 until 1960. Lynn's Restaurant was here from 1962 until 1975. For20 years, there has been a hair salon on the first floor. There have been living quarters over the store for more than a century. Next door, Samuel B. Miller had a small building where he operated an undertaking business. Samuel Ames Griswold, an undertaker from Essex, bought the business and erected a ' three-story building in 1897 that became known as the Griswold Block (978-986 Main St,). Griswold's store sold hardware, general merchandise, pot belly stoves, furniture and school supplies. Griswold also ran a funeral parlor on South Main Street. Sam Griswold was kpown throughout the " state as an antique deatei and often acquired his antiqueS from families located here for 20 years, East of the Griswold Block was originally part of the Elias Linsley farm, which extended past the former Horwitz Store and back to Hillside Avenue. The Wilford Block, 9881004 Main St., was built here in the 1890s by Charles Wilford for his butcher shop. George Birbarie ran a grocery store on the first floor, and the family lived on the second floor in the early 1900s. It was here that the first ice cream cones and sodas were sold in Branford, and where men gathered around the pot belly stove to share the day's gossip. During the early part of this century, the upstairs was rented to various men's organizations: The GAR, Knights of Pythias, The Redman and The Home Club. A fire destroyed the second floor of this block in 1938, and it was removed. Other occupants of these stores have 1924 and moved to the Wilford Block 1936. They remained here until 1963, when they moved to the Griswold Block, which they had purchased from the Griswold estate in 1951. Bernie Page of Stony Creek started his sport shop further down Main Street and moved to the Wilford Block it't 1964. Page retired in 1993, and Page's Sport Shop continued under new management, The fire Jan. 28 is the latest of many in the center of Branford this in century: .,A fire at St. Mary's Church in 904 destroyed the brand-new church. . A March 18, 1928, fire destroyed Toole Block and killed firefighter George Vickstrom. . In I 939, a fire destroyed the sec- Meadow Street, 1962 . St. Mary's Church,1972 . Grocery Bakery at 1022 Main St.. 19lZ . Ye Olde Towne Restaurant, 1973 . Totoket Block, 1973 . Alfredo's Restaurant, 1975 . Silver Dollar Restaurant, I976 . Wards and Towne Pharmacy, 1976 . Yankee Bike Shop on Veto Street, 1977 . Rosenthal Block, 1979 . Meadow Street Restaurant, 1982 . Harold's Sandwich Shop, 1989 I EDITOR'S NOTE: June Petersrsrt Bouley is the tovt,rt hi,storian o.f 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: Fires Description An account of the resource Recent fire latest in long line of downtown blazes 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 February 1998 A&P Ashley Shirt Company Branford Cleaners Branford Theater Castellon Bakery Fires Griswold Block Hair on Main Main Street Marcus 5 & 10 Osborn Feed and Grain Shumouny Confectionery & Tavern St. Mary's Church's Church Wilford Block http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/47edeeabb220d5666de3548eb58411ca.pdf f57c42342a1b264273812de351378a87 PDF Text Text Varie d Recreation in Branford was not formalized until l92l when the Branford Community Council was se ttin g s b e c am e hub ;i.iii:;T\'rii'iffi;iu5 Gaylord. The recreational center also conducted a kindergarten with volunteer teachers and many women organized. in town took an active The council, under interest in the project. The Chairman Frank Kinney well equipped kitchen Sr., had 500 members provided a meeting place who paid a yearly fee of for many clubs and $l peryear. Ahouse at organizations in town. 960 Main St. was leased The use of the Henry for a period of five years. Harrison House as a The house, known as the community center was old red Harrison house, abandoned when the lease JanePeterson Bouley expired in 1926. The was built about 1760 by Farrington Harrison Community Council briefly (1738-1808). used a building on Harrison Avenue and Farrington's grandson, Henry owned subsequently the council was the house until his death in 1913 and disbanded. The old Pythian Hall at developed Harrison Avenue into Montowese and South Main streets building lots. Farrington and Henry served as Branford's third Community were related to Nathaniel Harrison who House from 1928 to 1962. built the Harrison House at 124 Main Later the Henry Harrison House was St. about 1724. home for many years to the popular The Community House on Main Polly's Tea Room. The building was Street had a fully equipped health torn down in 1952 to make way for a center conducted by the Visiting Nurse new grocery store. Association as a memorial to their EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson founder. the late Dr. Charles W. Bouley is town historianfor Branford. The Henry Harrison House at s60 Mri:nf;.":;tr:;'Xt";'r::;;;;;,jff; community House from l92l-26. Polly's Tea Room occupied the buitding for many years before it was torn down in 1952. This photo was taken by Mason Foote Smirh- � 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: First Community House #1 Description An account of the resource Varied settings became hub of the community Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 20 September 1995 Community House Gaylord Family Harrison Family Henry Harrison House Main Street Polly's Tea Room Recreation http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/2784d2954cc9a494afc14c936a24b847.pdf 0951980c0969deb7a617cfb017eedae7 PDF Text Text ;' niir,iioirb'nevri* .'3 The Henry Harrison... Branford's first Community House T[",,." I n tami- ly was among the fbunding colonial families to settle in Brantbrd in 1644. Hundreds of people Jane Bouley throughout the country descend from Richard Harrison and his son Thomas. Among the l'ilth generation was Farrington Harrison, 1738 - 1808. Farrington was a sea captain who traded cattle and other products to the West Indies in return for rum and molasses. One of Fan"ington's vessels was captured by the British during the Revolutionary War. About 1760, Farrington built a home at the site of the curent 960 Main Street, and kept an ordinary (tavern). The house was then owtred by his son, John Harrison, l78tt * I [163, and finally his grandson, Henry G. Harrison, 183 I - 1913. Henry was a f'armer. He developed Harrison Avenue ttl provide building lots lirr a growing population due ttr the arrival of rnany new EuroPean immigrants. The Branlil'd Community Council was tirunded in 192 I to organiz.e recreational activiti"' in Branttlrcl. The Council leasci . Henry Harrison House. also known as "The Old Red House" tirr a period of five years at a cost of $500 per year'. At that time, the housc was owned by the Widow's Son Lodge of Brantbrd. The space was alsit used by the Visiting Nurse Association and the Gaylord Health Association. The first floor contained a well-equipped kitchen and a kindergarten. On the upper floor was a sewing room and game room. Many clubs and organizations in town used the space fbr classes and meetings. There was also a rest room where "everybody may feel welcome." The Brantbrd Community Council did not renew their lease on the Harison House when it expired in 192b. Polly's Tea Room was established in 1915, in the Hosley Block. and ntoved to the Old Red House in 1926. Polly served sandwiches, tea cake and sold crafis and gift cards. It was a favorite stopping place for automobile parties out for a drive. Polly's Tea Room moved to a new building at226East Main St., in 1937, and closed in 1944. Afterwards, Althea's Tea Room operated briefly at the Harrison House location. The house was vacant during much of the 1940s' and its Photos courtesy of the Branford Historical Society first Community House. were the Branford Savings Bank Main St., Ave., along of Harrison Tb the east buiit in 191 1 , the Henry Harrison House and John Barnes' Bike Shop. The Henry Harrison House was the site of Branford's condition deteriorated. The Henry Harrison House at 960 Main St., site of thc lirst community house, was torn down in 1952. The Brantbrd Food Basket and briet'ly, Stop Shop, were located here in a new building fl'om 1953 until 1965, Another new structure was built at 960 Main Street. which has been a doctor's otTice & since 1968. litlitor's rutte: Jcurc Peterson Bouley the histo riatt.lbr tlrc'litwn d' B runlord. is The1. 'rison Hou,se at 960 Main St,, was used as the community house frorl 192't *ntit I926. Polly's Tea Room was ktcated here .from 1926 until 1937\ � 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: First Community House #2 Description An account of the resource Branford's First Community House 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/8eb07f286bc586134fdfba20b34923e5.pdf 909bfab59603bbcf4039d17ca8aa2ea0 PDF Text Text WED\1,)D,{\', \()V[\IBER ]-, IY']) ' tsRANFORD KEVIEW' ) Donated Foote portrait to grace Town Hall he history of banking in Brantbrd is most ciosely tied to the Foote tamily. William R. Foote (1848-t938) and his son Wallace H. ( 1875- 1966) were secretary and treasurer of Brantbrd Savings Bank, tbunded in 1889. They were also among the founders of the Brantord Trust Co., rvhich was chartered in 1907. The Branfbrd Trust Co. opened for business on July 17. l9l I and shared the office space with Branfbrd Savings Bank at 204 Main St. at the corner of Harrison Avenue. It was the tirst time checking accounts were offered in Branford. The otficers of the Branford Trust were Richard Bradley as Jane Peterson Bouley ' "' .:::i :.s \i:.:I: {.+ -' \lffiena*,-. **'lll:*::x:::ffi: _ _ . mandated their separation. Wallace Foote purchased the Henry Averiil house at ll9 Montowese St. tor the new otfice. The architect tor the renovations was George Hail of Stony Creek with rvork by Rivolta Construction of Hamden. In i964, Brantbrci Trust rvas soid to the First Nerv Haven Nationai Bank. the oldest bank ln the country. First New Haven eventually became First Bank and atter a series of mergers Shawmut Bank ncw occupies the site at ll9 Montowese St. The town has benefitted tiom the phiianthropy of Wallace H. Foote whose bequest established Foote Park. A portrait of Wallace H. Foote by Earl Colter has been donated to the town of Brantbrd by Shawmut Bank and rvill hang in Town Hall. / 1 \ iiti., 6S'r,. president, Wallace H. Foote. secretary, and William R. Foote as treasurer. The relationshiP of the two banks continued until the 1950s when the State Banking Crrmmission @ ''iii:'' .,,iiL.'. 4:i' s.i Photo by Lisa A. Lee A portrait of Branford pltilanthropist Wallctce H. Foote h Branibrd residents Eurl und Joyce Colter lrus been clonutecl to rhe town b1t Shayvtrutt Bank to be lnmg in Town Hall. LeJi to rigltt ttre Patricia Atrdersort, of Slawmut Bank, Toyvn Historian Jane P. Bouley, Eric ,\nderson, of' Sltuvvtttttt Bctnk, direcror oJ'BranfurclTrust Williatt Cannon, vvltn cotrurrissioned to have the portrttit token, ond lttrrner Fir.st Selectman Juth' Gott. �@ the Branford Trust were Richard Bradley as president, Wallace H. Foote. secretary, and William R. Foote as treasurer. The relationshiP of the two banks continued until the 1950s when the State Banking Commission ::li:.R .:!:! . *: i::. I i:'l ::::::j :i': ' mandated their seParation. Wallace Foote purchased Montowese St. for the 119 at house the Henry Averill renovations was the for architect The new office. work by Rivolta with Creek Stony Hall of George Construction of Hamden. In 1964. Branford Trusl was sold to the First Neu' Haven Nationai Bank. the oldest Jane Peterson BouleY bank in the country. First New Haven eventualiy became First Bank and after a series of mergers Shawmut Bank now occupies the site at 119 Montowese St. The town has benefrtted from the philanthropy of Wallace H. Foote whose bequest Lstablished Foote Park. A portrait of Wallace H. Foote bt, Earl Colter has been donated to the town of Branford bv Shawmut Bank and will hang in Town Hall Photo bv Lisa A. Lee Branford residents Earl and Joyce Coher Town HaIL Left to right are Patricia ltas been dornted to the town bv- Shawnurt Bank to be luutg in of Shawnurt Bank' Anrlerso,, of Shawmur Bank, Town Historian Jane P' Bouley, Eric Anderson' who cornmissioned t0 have the portrail takett, and fornter clireitor of Branfurcl rrust williatt cannon, First selectnnn Jud)' Gott' A portrait of Branford philanthropisr Wallace H. Foote b1, -+ Sr!:i::H .:i:;:j . ' :i$i ,n1{!::.,..r:i& :i+ti. .::i: : t* ,iiit..,1,:# €;i"ii:,, iijtll:ii*i :::i:i'iiiit.::: I,J' ,.Sr* ,iri 'tS I Photo counesy Branford Historical Societl I Slmwmut Bank nov'or:cupies tht historic ,sitc The .f.ormer Henrv Averill httrrst' ttt I lq ltl ttntrtv't',st' S/. x.'r:.r t'ttttt'cnetl ittto Iltt IJrettt.lonl 'l nt.tt BttttL ttt lL)51 . /i tlrl.r itttt'r lltt 'ritt tt.i [:tr'st ,\'r'rr' //rtrllt Nutittttal Btrrti; ttttti I:'tr.rt IJutt; tttttl is ttttt,, tirt' ittr'itI i'trttttt'Ir ttI IJntnIttlzi Srtt'trt(r lJrtrtA. � 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: Wallace Foote Description An account of the resource Donated Foote portrait to grace Town Hall 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 22 November 1998 Branford Savings Bank Branford Trust Company Earl Colter Foote Family George Hall Harrison Avenue Main Street Montowese Street Richard Bradley http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/384dd7149c58577d5cfb64c8f7a87b63.pdf bc5d56e1ffc6791122e064fd9f93dec7 PDF Text Text 24 fHn BRANFoRD REvLF.w Mny 2o,1992 Ptolo orrtcry ol hrc Pctmon louley IIARRIET FORBES operated tbe Fortes Sanitoium on Bran-' ford Hillsfrom 1923 io Ig3L Picrures of drc pSfl Sanitarium offered alternative to trafitional homebirth setring The Forbes. Sanitorium How{ ofStony Creck ancl-hcr aunt Mary Before the 20th century childbirth was E. G."y *., th'" of postmrste. Henry ""-*'r "'- wife it was not-until after O.i;r'.t.y. thc deprcssion that hospitalization be- -',:"'".-' a home cvcnr and .r..,f',. $(iar r accepted prr.tii.. After \yorld ;"i;;;l;; il;i&';';jJi;; rForbes , Harriet. Graywas a private nurse and in te23 established Thelorbes Sanitorium at her home. Hery she.sqg-for chitdbinh .i .."rif *.;;;; ;rIJ-;; in matcrniry cascs and carcd childrcrr i,., n.rnfnJ *;;; 6.,;;'i-'h," "- cializ.cd elderly men and women. Sick children Forbcs .Sanitorium on grrnfoiJ'ff ilfr. 'l'hc Forbcs fr-liy ;;;" 'fr;;"i.*, also convalesced at the sanitarium or had their tonsils out by.one of scveraldoctors. Haven and settled.nJnr*i.ra H;llr;; before thc Civil Vai. fl. f pilp"i- of Horace Forbes died in. l93l at the. age "iU* 68 and Harrict closed the sanitarium ry was k,,o*r, ,; ,i;"-;B,iJ"k,i;",t;. after operati-!8 it for lilps Road ,,"ii.n ;;;; r;; .eight years. She -ti"r"nJ ",r"in moved out'$7est and sold ihe properry to on' th" north end .i ,t. p..p".,r. and Ama Fitz.gcdd.* rprivate rict, wife of Horace e.iUJ,-'ri,*- ,t" George -l-he old Forbes Sanitorium was youngcrt daughtcr o[ Samucl N. ,"d home. torn down many yerrs ago when Route I ilose"(Brrdleyi cirv. 'rh. e;r; i;ii; had several Birnfori .onn..,i"ir,- Ur1_ was commercially dcvelopod. riet's sistcr Pauline married Charlcs A. J"n. peterson Borl.y � 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: Forbes Sanitarium Description An account of the resource Sanitarium offered alternative to traditional homebirth setting 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 May 1992 Branford Hills Forbes Family Forbes Sanitorium Gray Family Howd Family Linsley Family Route 1 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/9ab52de59d7f15d3019689085b3d3cd1.pdf 31fe16364365f3a2982b769b164fadd3 PDF Text Text ( ( ( 6 . Brfirroro Rivsv. VEDNESDA! FEBRU RY 27, 2002 f"ffi-filnd;i"ft,nre. at 69 Main Street built in 1710 home at this location The building at 69 South Main Street originallY stood at the corner of 'Eads Street, where the Sliney School stands todaY. The house was built about 1710 and and later' from his home at 75 South Main Street: . Samuel Griswold and his wife, Ruth, was remodeled 69 South Main Street, adding a known as the Samuel Pond House or the Martin Page House. The To*n of Branford purchased the property in decorative doorway -and .window treat- ments. Known as the Griswold Colonial Home, the Griswolds continued their funeral home business at this 1928 from owner Isaac P. Beach for the site of a new high school. The Isaac Beach House was moved Jane Bouley down the street by Oscar C. Kelsey of Stony Creek for $37.39 and location until 1948. The building became known as the new Branford High School, now ' Funeral.Home when Erle Curtis Curtis builtwas called Sliney School, purchased the property in 1949. Curtis chimneY During the move the center the business until 1993 continued buildof the was removed and the rear an association with formed he when ing moved to another street. New Haven and of Brothers Sisk of native a Samuel Ames Griswold, Centerbrook, Conn. moved to Branford in 1893. He was a licensed mortician and purchased the funeral home business of Samuel Miller at2l6 Main Street, later renumbered 980 Hamden. The Samuel Pond House at 69 South Main Streel h3t,P:.:--1tTlY-d-"j Photo bY Charles Since 1929, the buitding at 69 South Main Street - has operated as a funeral home. col,onial Dames. - A' Blackstone the Samuel Pond House It is a contributing roiron's NorE: Jane Pererso,n ,; -,,,1.,-. ,:.i ili,lil|l .Hxrr;l,ii:tlq:f;H{. [il1,r*.:i*ix,tklr;iffi, -'""'-'iq.,i ;.,an:1,h"p:ir!i::e::'\,'T.".*r'r . ',-"'.;5 :.; i ,: . ,:..i:.;'t1,:it.). 1, Main Street. He. operated hls funeral Administration (WPA).nsa1d ; t1e � 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: Funeral Home Description An account of the resource The funeral home at 69 Main Street built in 1710 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/35989b8cd8fddd301267732d1d532f1a.pdf 14b24558971e99997960477e655fa79f PDF Text Text April 5, 1989 BRANFORD REVIEW ,, of 'ffindedBranford the Pictures Past Viiiting,lfurse Assoctauon otrc<rfBrarrlilrtl'sleadirrg..citizcns,.rtl% of' tltt tctttttt\' \\'ils Dr' Clrarlcs $;J;;t; Gavlord' [i' *a' born Aug' ,tr.'irrn son or.David ;: il;;'; lvriiirer,'a' rncGaYlord' onc ;il';;;h; is.,,t'i'lo-'*) ;;, wirri,.'" GaYrord' :i:;;';;';;'l;;; a se ttler of Vindsor' first "'trr.ti.t' crfr.ta -"il.ri ;'"1 graduetcd with J.n*i'f'onl falt ;;;i;i ;i ;;;; ; Btrtford ir;;;;;;-ii;ii and oPe ncd his i,' Prac.ttce office Blotk 't"'P.st arttl soon gained a rcputal lon tor exDert lse ? Colltg-t- in. I 8.70 New .York' He irr Bcllevue nls '^1"'irit tlre Methodist 'c,ytutd Church disba.nd' purchased the ir ,,ti'"ot. "a" st' He- con' . fl,llii.i'i'br l*;n-ulin the Gaylord Opera -"".a if.r. church into oficred a.wide House and for many lears it to the Public' ln l8t)6 the opera llouse closed' and - Dt' ofb"#",d''t.;'Jir"J-it for his medical next lived ;..1'Th.';;.ioi ,nd his familv ,","';;i;;;;'i.in'i.'in' 93 $outh Main St' ""ilr.,,biir.iJ fonrributed Joo, f,i*i..'. nr-anv hours ot w1s the town o[ Brarrford' He and North il:;;;1,;;iii..i to' Branford Board ol the of il;',i;;;. irr-ir"i'*'n a membcr-of rhe ;il;,i;; for 2o Years' SocietY il;;f#' v-iir,gt' ImProvement t'1""" r.rf thc James ;;t';;; "., "'iiin'r n'rr Blackstone Memorial Llbrary"' in was the founding I#il;;;;;,'iu'iio" ti trAft'f in Dfl:'b?ii:{ "Ciilctini iy v3' tQe Pictured "i;iiii'-rf uN'ew Htaen bY - Rockey. l9t0 of the Branford Visiting Nurse Association. ""iit. d.riot dicd Aug' '1' t9l8 in Branr"i'.,ir'tJ lilili'il; Crril-t' t;i;liil l Fiis practite was con' T ,ee of "'on' ffi; o' bharlcs villiam his death.in lt)71' The South "'rr,firo..,"'a is still occuPied bY thc familY. BouleY Jane Petetson � 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: Dr. Charles Gaylord Description An account of the resource Gaylord founded Branford Visiting Nurse Association 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 5 April 1989 Branford Village Improvement Society Branford Visiting Nurse Association Dr. Charles Gaylord Gaylord Opera House James Blackstone Memorial Library South Main Street 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/34a11ecf39c70132a1d9cd7a4dae4ff2.pdf 77a05afb8a57c68cf76bfbdb63b2a11f PDF Text Text c Pictures of the July,,5, lpEf ,,r BRrN{OnDi{FMI!}v,. ,t.l Past Gruce Chapel Grace Chapel of Branford Point An Episcopal chapel bnce stood at 9l Harbor St. during the period when Branford was a thriving summer resort. Branford Point with iti corrages and summer hotel attracted many vacitioners. The chapel was built in lgao by Isaac Brown who was the sexton for 3l years of Grace Episcopal Church in New York City. Brown was also'e yearly guest at the Branford Point Hotel and had the church built to provide a place. 5,7,' of worship for thived dudng rcsofi peiod sailors and the summer population. 'Ihe chapel was constructed by Richard Bradley of Branford for Mr. Brown. It was a 25 by 40-foot srrucrure, wood with a slate roof andtould seat 100 people. Services were held every Sunday during the summer at 4 p.m. and ministers from the Branford Center churches or other guest pastors would preach. Rev. Arthur Chase who owned a cottage in what is now Parker Memorial Park frequently gave the sermon. Pholo courlery of frinity Church THE GRACE CHAPEL on Horbor Street, as it looked around tbe turn of tbe century. The chapel was dedicated in August full name wes "Mission Chapel of Grace of the Parish of Trinitv Church." Only a week after the dedication the chapel's mentor Isaac Brown died. Services would continue every year until the summer resorr era begin to wane . The church was last opened i-n f qtq for a baptism. 1880 and its was no longer being uscd as a church. A new home was built on the site by Mr. \fladstrom using the original foundation and some of the building materials. The wood from a shed at the rcar of the property was used by thc boys of Trinity Church in Branford to make bird houses which they sold at the l92l Trinity Fair. The home is still occupied to this day by mcmbers of the \fladstrom family. In 1925 thc building was sold to Oscar NVadstrom. According to Episcopal rules the building had to f. to.nio*n since it 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: Grace Chapel Description An account of the resource Grace Chapel thrived during resort period 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 5 July 1989 Churches Grace Chapel Harbor Street Richard Bradley Wadstrom Family http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/e64d3aef07c63dc916b1d0a207202885.pdf 03e75a97010649894271cf76f060228b PDF Text Text ,i of the Past Changes evident on Main Stteet very involved in the antique. business The Griswold Block Main Street were conHomes commerciat space after the verted into"iong Civil \flar and farm lrni"i"r rrUii"iJ.a ani the "Griswold Gallerv" ,ffi;,*io,,|;'h; il.. h was known 1918 he- moved itt. dlt.ry to the second floor of the and rented the first floor Grisiold'Block frr* ilrrf.y rfi"r The and srores built. remained a tenant which P' & A to the included what is t"* i;Ji;Jn,ttty, was one of the Griswold Sam on Horwitz Department Store, Hair -. "iiilqZl' was one of and characters ,"*.'t.Li..f"l including Main north to Hillside Avenue ' ' get a driver's to in Connecticut first the present post office. !h. yet license which he renewed every yearSamuel B. Miller hai a cabinet maka chauffeur' had always drove, t.-..".t ing and undettaking Urri.**1"-fr4"i" kept bces. and was one of the Ht ," for 20 years ,r,i[ t.'-"*i Street "itohoney.dcalers jn.the state ' Sam largest N;i;y. t'he site *", prri.irrt.a in diid Sept. I, 19t1, at tlre age crls*old 18e6 bv Samuel 4.., Crl#rii;f il.at; ;(. Litsley family and included the of a4' business of Mr.'Millet. Griswold built a to school new three'story building on the si-te hduse his store where hi sold hardware, oot bellv stoves. furniture and il;Bit:ffi ffipT::l,,Griswold *rria"ut'1".*" nto.ilX" as the Sam Griswold also ran a funeral on South Main Street in addition to his other enterprises. He eventually became - home The Griswold Block was purchascd in' l9fiby Henry C' Castellon from the d'i*oia estaie' Castellons moved their bakerv from 1000 Main St. in the 1Ufitfoia Block to their present location in 1963' Bouley Ja.ne Peterson THE GRISwa LD BL1CK, nou Cas tellon Bro tbers ffW,Y;|;;;ii*" Saiaet A. Giswold, To the l9f1 it.lgqo,Barnes Bihe ;i Hair On Moin. Pboto coilrtes! ofPearl Blachstone Millea _ iniii leiiiy "oi tf � 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: Griswold Block Description An account of the resource Changes evident on 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 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11 July 1990 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/d8e9aa1468ba4f727dea4bd9c70c5df8.pdf 65b8380055bdc2fc177c48603e02203d PDF Text Text n'r\'* *-***W-l . * .is'Bd ii[i 1.';. :: i t t.! - E tT &:!:.:.. c o rlE ic l4 ;a i Site of tlte prcsent Hammer Field circa 1910. At far left ofpboto is .;, Osbor*'s Feed and Grain. ::;...... ,a;:,.?.! ffif-;'", ,Pictures of the Past The wetlands between Main Street and the river was known in the early days of Branford's settlcment as Gratwick's Mcadow. The site now known as Hammer Ficld rcmained a meadow well into this century. ay ilto a din path appropriately named Meadow Street ran along this area and was lincd with companics that utilized the riilroad for transportation. Among thcm were thc Mallcablc lron Fittings Company (MIF). thc Atlantic Vire and the S.V. br#* Company. The busy Branfordtrain station was on the wcst cnd ot Meadow Street toward Kirkham Street. lVorkcrs from Branford Center would cut ecross th meadow on their way to work ar thc MIF and iump across thc creek that ran along Hopion Avcnue. At high tide thev had- to iake the long way around' Sorirc farming was done onlhe iast side of -the present Community the land toward House and the area was also used as a dumo. A buildins on thc edgc of the .."do* and scci in thc PhotograPh abovc was thc pracdce hall for the Bran- ford Band. In lglt thc MIF began using the to disposc of sand and debris from its molding operetions. After the mcadow was fillcd in, thc top was covered with two feet of loam and the site was made into a much necded ballficld. In 1931 the land was donated to the Town of Branford as a rccreational park and meadow became known as Hammcr Ficld, named for the owners of the MIF. h 1962land dong Hammcr Field was donatcd by the Hitchcock family to the town and was used to build Branford's ncw Community House. Both Hammcr Field and thc Community House on the site once known as Gratwick's Mcadow havc providcd thc Town of Branford with supcrb recreational facilitics. 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: Hammer Field #1 Description An account of the resource Hammer Field 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/a5477873b5041265c54af15734fae492.pdf 274ce2c4012a68bb88d31c3d4c7d39df PDF Text Text The origins of a meadow nam.fi fi"dffiffi'a'ffiffi' TTthe wetlands between Main Street and the river known in the early days of Branford's were I I settlement as Gratwick;s Meadow. The site now known as Hammer Field remained a meadow well into this century. By 1910 a dirt path appropriately named, Meadow Street, ran along this area and was lined with companies that utilized the railroad for transportation. Among those were the Malleable Iron Fittings Company (MIF), the Atlantic Wire and the S.V. Osborn Company. The busy Branford train station was Jane Bouley on the west-end of Meadow Street toward Kirkham Street. Workers from Branford Center would cut across the meadow on their way to work at the MIF and jump across the creek that ran along Hopson Avenue. At high tide they had to take the long way around. Some farming was done on the east side of the land toward the present Community House. The area was also used as a dump. A building on the edge of the meadow and seen in the photograph was the practice hall for the Branford Band. In 1915, the MIF began using the meadow to dispose of sand and debris from its molding operations. After the meadow was filled in, the top was covered with two feet of loam and the site was made into a much-needed Photo courtesy of Branford Historical Society. Site of the present Hammer Field around 1910. In the background is Osborn's Feed and Grain. Branford's new Community House. Both Hammer ball field. In 1931, the land was donated to the Town of Field and the Community House, on the site once Branford as a recreational park and became known as known as Gratwick's Meadow, have provided theTown of Branford with superb recreational facilities. Hammer Field, named for the owners of MIF. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is the hisln 1962,land along Hammer Field was donated by the Hitchcock family to the town and was used to build torian for the Tbwn of Brainford. � 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: Hammer Field #2 Description An account of the resource The origins of a meadow named Hammer Field 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 January 2002 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/d4c05a3d02d65259dbe98df86fcece24.pdf 013eba5e9396cbb56b693926c944f4a7 PDF Text Text l0^. BR^NForD,RqaEv.:,yE"oiTp.fl, \gu.rl,lBER I , 2000 Branford enjoyed a presidential visit in 1880 President Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the United State, paid a visit to the New in June President Hayes' great-grandfather, Ezekiel Hayes, Haven area l 880. lived in Branford in the mid-18th century. Ezekiel's first wife, Rebecca Russell, was the daughter of John Russell and Trowbridge granddaughter Sarah and of the Rev. Samuel Russell. Jane Bouley Ezekiel Hayes worked as a blacksmith and a toolmaker making scythes, axes and cowbells. In 1749 Ezekiel Hayes made bricks on his property and constructed a large building on Main Street later known as the Totoket Hotel. It was such an imposing structure that the local people called it "Hayes Follie." The building burned in 1970 and is now the site of the Branford Book and Card Shoppe. President Hayes' arrived in New Hiven by train with his wife and son and stayed with his "kinfolk" Thomas and Rutherford Trowbridge. In New Haven he attended Yale Law School Commencement, watched the Yale-Harvard baseball game and was the guest of honor at a grand reception. On June 28th they took a carriage to Branford where they visited Center Cemetery and then the Trowbridge cottage in Indian Neck. The Trowbridge cottage at 93 Linden Ave. was built in 1871 and is attributed to architect Henry Austin of New Haven. It later served as the annex to the Montowese House and today remains a fine example of Victorian architecture. Captainl res Blackstone, for whom library is named, jol,. . the group and at age 87 was one few citizens rhar remembered Ezekiet lj^.il: !,:..,,-? : : 'i:.:' , ' W:& WI &t The Trowbridge cottage at 93 Linden Ave. (above) was the site of a visit by President Rutherford B. Hayes. The' Tbtoket Hotel on Main Street ( "-fr) was bu* by the president's �ry 1880. President Hayes! great-grandfather, Ezekiel. Hayes, lived in Branford in /vt::.7l;ii t:.i., iit.- at . the mid-18th century. Ezekiel's first wife, Rebecca Russell, was the daughter of John Russell and Sarah Trowbridge and Jane Bouley granddaughter of the Rev. Samuel Russell. . Ezekiel Hayes worked as a blacksmith and a toolmaker making scythes, axes and cowbells. In 1749 Ezekiel Hayes made bricks on his property and constructed a large building on Main Street later known as the Totoket Hotel. It was such an imposing structure that the local people called it "Hayes Follie." The building burned in 1970 and is now the site of the Branford Book and Card Shoppe. President Hayes arrived in New Hiven by train with his wife and son and stayed with his "kinfolk" Thomas and Rutherford Trowbridge. In New Haven he attended Yale Law School Commencement, watched the Yale-Harvard baseball game and was the guest of honor at a grand reception. On June 28th they took a carriage to Branford where they visited Center Cemetery and then the Trowbridge cottage in Indian Neck. The Tr6wbridgi cottag e atgS Linden Ave. was built in 1871 and is attributed to architect Henry Austin of New Haven. It later served as the annex to the Montowese House and today remains a fine example of Victorian architecture. Captain James Blackstone, for whom library is named, joined the group and at age 87 was one of the few citizens that remembered Ezekiel Hayes. The party then went to the Totoket Hotel, owned by Philo Hall, the local newspaper editor. A reception was held on the Green where the president gave a speech and shook hands with the audience. An old scythe, made by Ezekiel Hayes, was given to the president by . Captain Blackstone. President Hay returned to New Haven and ended his vist. th a public reception. :., ;:r $tW: Xt in?;']?,.!, :Z:,A '"?1;fr ;?i:1e The Trowbridge cottage at 93 Linden Ave. (above) was the site of a visit by President Rutherford BHayes. The Tbtoket Hotel on Main Street (at left) was built by the president's great-grandfather Ezekiel Hayes. Photos courtesy B niu( the of rord , Society � 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: Rutherford B. Hayes visits Description An account of the resource Branford enjoyed a presidential visit in 1880 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bouley, Jane Peterson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For purposes of private study, scholarship, and research, you may print or download this content. Publication and/or distribution in any form requires permission from the copyright holder (if any) and the James Blackstone Memorial Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Branford (Conn.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Blackstone Memorial Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Branford Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1 November 2000 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/28ac8c1a447f4ba9f79e7c5cb358ce87.pdf a359a3cfaf39ab81bf8cd2257ddf695c PDF Text Text 6 A look back at rown" high schools. firsr high. sc.hool yr, .Branford's rg94 ebu,ding lot on Laurer srreet was originally an upgraded?nr"r""" u"i, purchased from John Eades for $1,400. srrccr ar the corner of pres.enr dry n"irison Avenue and was- cailed "b.;;;, tr,. ,.i,*r *lr'iJj*".a by architcctJohn H.'#il;;i"Lit'i',r'ir, by Joseph N. Sctrool.'' k was built dutnfii,. ciJ uy". Gravelinc for g22,000. The school was for 9800 and was a smail &; ;r;;i';r;;;: originailv four rooms and two remporary ture . In 1879 ir became ,1" ligt',.i.r"of rooms were added ro the rear of rhe strucp feei by ;ture in rsas ,i*ai., to this day. tractor Richard Bradrey- g"rr "na *..i, v.i .nJ.r'iigi"r.i,."r was builr on wings were added ro rt,i Ur;tJ,nfl" "nari'ei. Eades Srrcer in 1928 and the current Bran_ This srrucrure was used ,h. r,i'gi;'*hl.i ford High schoor on Easr Main srreer was "r as for l6 veais and larer served udrt-in'ict8:Vi;; il, tr,. high schoor tan'school. The steepre brew "n-.r...". off.auii"g on Laurer srreer became known as the the '38 hurricane foicing the schoor rE "Laurer Street slr,."i;' and provided :lo11tre building *as f,nailf ,;;;;;; eremenrary education ro rhe children of reptaced bi' rhe brick gr"nford 'c.nr;i-rn,ir''rqzo. since rhat lxrJ?tl,,l:-1r'as ih;;#';Si a r",g"r high schoor was ;:?:ft;:ij::t*H.jrH#:,U:? realized in the and was enlarged ro 35 x v. r! r vsrrurrtx. late tlih..nrury du. io,i,l qlon;ins immigrant . population h.., .f rhe few exisring "nJi.-r;* "".schoorhouses seeking eueen Anne sryle in rhi e-mplo'menr ar the lr{aileabre Iron Firringl siar. of Company or rhe Branford Lock worki. I1i conn..-,;*,.""" r4^- D-.^_^_ D^_-r--. Pererson Bouley Jane Bra/ord! secotd bigb scb-oor on tn*t strot i, ts94 on) ;:nrii-i;;;le;E;;,7;;h),,atio,. "i ';/:t'!!l::y:,r^*r"fi i, g0 ", t i i i 6ii i i ;;;" ;:; .';;; * *W"";fr';i;'; pb o i o t o h was bailt � 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: High Schools Description An account of the resource A look back at town's high schools 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 August 1990 Branford High School Center School Harrison Avenue Laurel Street School Main Street Richard Bradley Schools SNET Building http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/73448616a2c4c51e9f59adffcdda8d4e.pdf ad05398a23aa17a6347b0ecbd232701b PDF Text Text f,. mrrqrohO'Rls'vrtsfl. viofuesoev, Jur-v tZ og(r' Mighty zeppelins once passed over our pasture Germany began production in the late 1920s of an aircraft known as the zeppelin that was to be the answer to large-scale passenger service. The aircraft was named for Graf Ferninand von Zeppelin and over the next l0 years I 18 zeppelins were manufactured. The "Graf Zeppelin" had 650 flights, made 144 trans-Atlantic crossings, logged one million miles, carried 18,000 passengers and millions of pieces of mail. The trip across the Atlantic took only two days and could cover 6,000 miles nonstop. The successor to the "Graf' was the "Luftshiff Zeppelin;" better known as the "Hindenburg." It made 10 successful trips to the United States during its first year of operation in 1936. The Hindenburg was the largest aircraft ever 811 feet long and built 135 feet wide. It was much like a luxury cruise ship JanetrouteY with.its sleeping quarters, state rooms, dance hall and rooms. Roundtrip tickets cost $700. dining were seen The zeppelins severai times passing their way to New York. The Graf over Branford on passed overtown on Aug. 19, 1936 and Zeppelin again in 1937. The school children were let out of class to see it go by. On that last fateful trip, the Hindenburg passed over Branford on May 6, 1937. The Hindenburg left Europe on Tuesday, May 4, 1937 and took a course to Boston, flying along the Connecticut shoreline and over Manhattan at 3 p.m. on May 6 where hundreds lined the rooftops to see it pass. It was expected to land at 6 p.m. in Lakehurst, New i, Photo counesy of Branford: Historical Society The Hindenburg Jlew over Branford on that fateful day Mav 6, 1937. This photo was given..to the Historical Society by Stephanie Ammann. Jersey. However, thunderstorms delayed the landing until about 7 p.m. During the landing a fire broke out at7,,21p.m. and 34 seconds later an explosion rocked the nearby countryside. A total of 29 passengers were killed, but 36 survived by jumping from the aircraft. Newsreeis of the event, the cause of which has never fully been determined. played for several weeks at the Branford Theatre. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is town 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: Hindenburg Description An account of the resource Mighty zeppelins once passed over our pasture 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/327708fde22d748787577daf085b7e92.pdf 079e707fbd6010182dcd89630098bb2b PDF Text Text " ,*' 'nRaNr0df nttms' uai,'d, rlaa }Pine O..h Picturerr of the Past I Hollywood Coart ia Sltort Beacb Where Once Was Hollvwood Shon Beach, like the other shorcline communities of Branford, was a thrivin summer resoft from the lgg0s to thI 1930s. Toward the end of this era smallir cottagei were built along the shore to at_ ,e tracr-.tl growing number traveling-by automobile of tourists or wishine to vacxtron for a shon pcriod of time. Suitr ts the case with Hollywood Court. Hollywood was built about l92B alonr !0esmood Road 6 it;: i,t oi. k.;..J;.-; in Shon Beaih Marvelwood Real Estate Co.p"ny principal owner was lTilliam New Haven lawyer. Th. .ott"g., ,iir. named after the famous city in ialifornia and the bungalows also had i"airiarrl names. Some of these were ,,San DiepoL4folla, Corona, pasadena, ttont.i?u. Ventura.and Figueroa." The cottages weie whrte wtth tour small rooms and t-hev had walkways connecting them. The s;rnd, were landscaped with flowers andarbors. tne complex was active during the sum- mer rental season but in the winter it revacant and the local children delighted in jumping from roof ,o iooi oi usrng the buildings for hiding places while Tryld playlng tag. of,fr.'ii"r-iouni Som_e ^. Shon_ risidents oi Peach cornplained ebout the noise that Hollywood created and locallv q_uqed the nickname ,.The it ac. Dinv Liozen', Ithough rhere were rcelly 23 tjunr-"fo*. . ,l dl: By thc mid tqlos the era "of the snorelrne resoft wils coming to an end due to the Depresion and ot[., f".tor, ,nJ Hollywood would suffer financial oroblems. ln l94l Hollywood Court ^was bought ty thc Shon Beach Civic Associa- tron and most of the cottages were sold or demolish-ed. Two were otrEr.d m tf,. SJu Scouts who connected rhem for rental income and thc last torn down in 1976. oi th.i.'*r, tt.ii.fu6 house- A few remaining cottages were retained in one corner oT trr. Jroo.il ln l94l i;, the formei Hollywood Court ya;.mad.e into a playgrounj *irli , trii trel.d, swings and basketball courts. dedrcated It was in 1946 as pardee park be- for a local boy who tos. t i, tii. II. Todai tarde;b;;k;: mains a playground for the chifdren andl center of many activities for the p.ofi. J ' ing_1r-1rn..4 in World tU7ar Shott Beach. -Jane peterson Bouley Braaford Histoical Society � 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: Hollywood Court Description An account of the resource Where once was Hollywood 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 5 May 1988 Hollywood Court Pardee Park Short Beach Short Beach Civic Association The Dirty Dozen http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/a4de5bda2b6bc773f61b3158755abec9.pdf d0dbfe29a9473fc7f7230dab67d3f66e PDF Text Text Locals ilocl(ed to tlosley ltlock tbr tbod, hardware tffi lst Urrtil the 1950s, Branford had many neighborhood grocery stores where the shopper could be welcomed with personal service or have their groc- eries delivered on a weekly basis. One of the many old- lH 'ff '?it:i Branford was operated by i Chet Prann. l,;;ffi li ll2 in 1925. Only a few Block was destroyed by fire. Customers entering Prann's store were greeted by the stout gentlemen singing songs, such as "Can She Bake a Cherry Pie" or "The Horse Marines." Customers were enticed b5, a free nibble of the huge rounds of cheese, which stood in back of the big, red coffee grinder. Brother Fred Prann filled the pastry case with fresh bread and other baked goods. There were barrels of molasses, vinegar, pickles and apples. Penny candy was a popular item for the youth of all ages. The immense ice box was filled twice a day by the local iceman and was filled with butter, lard, cream and milk. The news of the day was exchanged and the local sports scene was discussed. Chester Prann was an avid si.rpporter of all Branford sports building ar Montowese St. years later the Hosley and sponsored many teams. Chet and Alice Prann raised their four sons in Branford and all of them had successful careers in engineeering after graduating from Yale. Chet retired from the grocery business in 1938 after 47 years and died the following year at the age of 75. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson Bouley is the tott'n histoian in Branforcl. Hosf ^v Block was built at Main, r ark streets in 1891 ... ..i ,rkl i!i :i. rij PE +r+ The Hosley Block was built at the west corner of Main and Park streets in 1891 by local contractor tffi Jane Peterson Bouley Benjamin Hosley. The first tenants were Prann and Stannard, both of Westbrook. i;*, Chester "Chet" Prann ran the hardware business. in 1920 and Chet moved his grocery store to the former St. Mary's Church ;ff1#,+ ' l*-"*-",##'; I ii ri iiii'I:#f:r time grocery stores in George Stannard retired ,:, ; ffi,,' ;1i':iji,'::ii'':j"jr'|":i+.1..,, I l : t i#l ti ;'1 i,-'ii-n+i'itu1;;6 i [;,,- t': +*,*ffi 1t: ;li*l.li t' t ,,{#-* I A Inside the Prann Grocery Store, Chet Prann serve.s his customers from behind the counter. The younger mnn with the white shirt and tie is his youngest son, Clffird Prann. The woman with her back turned is assistant librarian Harriet Palmer. carriages in J'ront was built in 1891. The building housed Prann and Stannard's grocery and hardware business on the first floor, the Delavan Hotel on the second. (Pltotos courtesy of the Branford Historical Society) � 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: Hosley Block Description An account of the resource Locals flocked to Hosley Block for food, hardware 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/bc08b9a7844e852ed2399014fd8bb6d9.pdf 5b39f5979274a3327382c4705cda71ee PDF Text Text THE BRANFORD REVIET7 Jdy 22, t992 ,J Pholo by Vrn Dytc THE ISAAC PALIIIER BEACH HOUSE stood at the corrrer of Soath Main and Eades Street, It was moaed in 1928 to ffidhe udy for tbe new higlr school now bnown as Sliney School l92I photo coartes! of Blachstone Memorial Library, Two houses relocated to make way for school New School On Eades Street In 1928 the need for a larger Branford High School faciliry was rcalizcd bccause of incrcasing population and state demands for proper building codes. There was considerable debate as to location, some prefierred the site at tlre corner of Montowese and Main streets but there were traflic concerns. The Board of Education approved a site at the corner of South Main and Eades streets for the new school. Two houses located on rhe Eades Street site had to be removed. One was a colonial structure built about 1712 end known as the Martin Page or Samuel Pond House but owned by the Beach fanrily for many years. Isaac P. Beach sold rlre land t<l the town for the nerv school and sold his house to Sam Criswold. Griswold paid $37 to Oscar Kelsey of Stony Creek to move the house down the street and had the dwelling convertcd into a funeral home. '[-oday this building is the Curris Funeral Home at 69 South Main St. The other house was a Greek Revivd structure owned by David Baldwin who had sold his farm on Route 139 in l9l2 and moved uptown. Tlris house was purchased by \Tilliam R. Foote, a local real estate agent and he proceeded to move the house to a lot on Vilford Avenue. Apparently Foote had not findized the purchase of the Vilford Avenue lot and the house remained half way onto the street for several days blocking the sidewdk. Unable to make the \7ilford Avenue agreement \Tilliam Foote moved the house to a lot he owned on Eades Street. Today this house still remains at 20 Eades Street opposite the school. The rear porrion of the Bddwin Housewas removed to the corner of Hopson Avenue and Prospect Strect and converted into a.single family dwelling. Branford's third high schoolwas dedicated Aug.24, 1929 on rhe F.ades Street site and today is known as Sliney School. 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: Houses, South Main Street Description An account of the resource Two houses relocated to make way for school 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 22 July 1992 Baldwin Family Beach Family Branford High School Curtis Funeral Home Eades Street Foote Family Page Family Pond Family Schools South Main Street http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/13632e8c513abe8cc63a5031665d955c.pdf 35dd00c68c6f0be824e762886ca78afe PDF Text Text J.lrBry 8, l9E9 mANTORD f,MEw !t Pictures of the Past Tbe ICE HOUSE belonging Ice-cuning was a major acdviry in Branford during dre winter months. There was aa abundant rupply of ice to be harvested at the Supply Pond and STard's Pond in Mill Plein, at the Bradley Pond in Cherr,, Hill, Altm.."'"bergcr's Posd in' Shon to tbe Branford lce Company at Sappfi Bcech and from the Branford River. The ice had to be a minimum of nine inches thick ro harvest. It was cut and pulled out of the pond by horses up a ramp to the ice house. Here it was stackcd many layers deep and covered with hay or DR I(ATHERINE E. BLACK - LEE rll A .t 9 i pfi L ipiiS.li, 'r;", i' .-i : -;' - ' preserve the ice' l9L7 was a paniculady good year wirh throughout the year. The industry wes 3,000 tons.of ll-ioch dcar ice harvested dependent upon the weather and some -thatJaourryat Nflards and dl the othcr icc the icc that would years thcre was a poor harvest. In 1890, houses 1907 aod 1908 there was no ice in Bran- in town filicd to c{paciry. (Continucd on Page 43) were �(Continued from Page 39) founded in l9l2 by A. Louii hogers of Branford and they'hervcsted ice -at the Supply Pond and liranford River. Their ice house could srore 10,000 tons and they sold largely to the New Hrven market. Thc company was purchased by William \7. Ham in l9l1 and he continucd opeta. tion until 1926. Another large ice operation in Branford was that of the Bradicv familv of Cherrv Hill. They had theii own' icc cdlcd an ice clevator) and delivered in Branford. Thc Bradleys retired from the busincss io 19)6. (sometime Thete were several ice companies in town. Thc Branford Ice Comoanv was housi: The most ective end longest operating icc business was that of the Ward family. Thomas r0flard and his son Sidney cut ice at their pond in Mill Plain and delivered throughout Branford for nearly 100 years. The availability of the electric refrigerator, which many families began to purchase during !7orld !$Var II, brought an end to the ice business in Btanford. 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: Ice Cutting #1 Description An account of the resource Ice cutting 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 February 1989 http://207.210.128.35/archives758/files/original/3d055d10845ec97ecd1c8fe2c184a5fd.pdf d4d3dd379d88b93e37579d33c815b66a PDF Text Text Past Branford winters suw ubundance of ice cutting Ice cutting was a rnajor activity in Branford during the winter months. There was an abundant supply of ice to be harvested at the Supply Pond anrl Ward's Pond at lr{ill Plain, the Bradley Pond in Cherry Hill and Altmannsberger's Pond in Short Beach, as well as from the Branfbrd River. The ice had to be a minimunr of 9 inches thick to halvest. It was cut and pulled out of the pond by horses up a ralnp to the ice Branford, and it harvested ice at the Supply Pond and Branford Rivcr. The conrpany's ice house could store 10,000 tons, and it sold largely ro the New Haven rnarket. The company u,as purchased by William W. Ham in l9l 5, and he continued operation until 1926 Another large ice operation in Branford u,as that of the Bradley fanrily ot' Cherly Hill. They, had their orvn ice house, sonretimes called an icc ele vator, and delivered in it was Branlord.'Ilre Bradlel,s stacked marry layers deep reliled frorn the business and coveled with hay or in 1936. sawdust. A wall was conThe rnost active al)d stl'ucted around the ice longest opcratirrg icc burithat would preserve it ness was that of the Ward throughout the year. The lamily. Thornas Ward and industry was dependent Jane Peterson Bouley his son, Sidney, cut ice at upon the weather, and their pond in lvlill Plain some years there was a poor harvest. In and delivered throughout Branford lbr 1890, I907 and 1908, there was no ice nearly 100 years. in Branford; it had to be purchased in The availability of the elecrric Maine. l9l7 was a particularly good refrigerator, which many families year with 3,000 tons of I I inch clear began to purchase during World Wal II, ice Irarvested that January at Wards, brought an end to the ice business in arrd all the other ice houses in town Branford. were filled to capacity. Tltere were several ice cornpanies in EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Peterson town. The Branford Ice Company was Bouley is the tott,n historian of founded in lL)12 by A. Louis Rogers of Branfurd. house. Hcre, Photos b1, llarry O. Andrews, courte sy of thc Branhrrd llistorical Srieiely The Branfurd lce Contpany opcruted an ice house at the Suppll' Potul circa 1913. � 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: Ice Cutting #2 Description An account of the resource Past Branford winters saw abundance of ice cutting 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 March 1998