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Branford Historical Society
Приєднався 3 вер 2023
Our mission is to discover, preserve, and educate about Branford, Connecticut's heritage.
Finding Your Civil War Soldier & His Pension
This narrative explains the process for finding a Civil War soldier and the resources available both published and online. Once service is established, the soldier’s pension provides great detail about his service, battles fought, vital records, physical description, medical and family information, and much more. The narrator examined over 250 pensions at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. and shares her experience in finding these valuable records.
© 2014 Jane P. Bouley
© 2014 Jane P. Bouley
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The Montowese House - A Tribute by Nancy Noble Coykendall
Переглядів 257 годин тому
The Montowese House, known as the Queen of the Sound, was the largest hotel on the Connecticut shoreline. Three generations of the William Bryan ran the hotel from 1866 until 1963. It had 142 rooms and was known for its fine dining. Other amenities were tennis courts, horse back riding, dancing, beautiful views and water activities. A Presentation for the Branford Historical Society November 20...
History of the Harrison House
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A presentation by Jane Bouley on the history of the Harrison House and the families that lived there. © Jane P. Bouley © The Branford Historical Society
Stony Creek's Civil War Soldiers
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Stony Creek’s Civil War Soldiers Robert Ashman - 124th New York Infantry William H. Barnes - Co. A 27th CVI Austin Bishop - Co. I 15th CVI Franklin Bradley - Co. A 27th CVI Malachi Bush - 1st Heavy Artillery Elizur Dibble - Co. B 27th CVI Charles H. Frisbie - Co. E 15th CVI Roger Hall - Co. B 27th CVI John Hotchkiss - Co. B 27th CVI William Theodore Howd - Co. K 15th CVI Benjamin Jepson - Co. K...
Branford's Civil War Soldiers
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The Civil War Soldiers of Branford, Connecticut details the contribution of the town’s men in the War of the Rebellion. Most of the soldiers enlisted as privates during 1862 in the 15th and 27th Connecticut Volunteer Regiments. Company B of the 27th was Branford’s home unit along with men from North Branford and Wallingford. Branford men served in nearly every Connecticut Regiment and fought in...
Stony Creek Cemetery - Family, Community, & Quarrymen
Переглядів 25День тому
Stony Creek Cemetery in Branford, Connecticut was established in 1866 and today is an active burial place. Stony Creek was settled in the early 19th century and is known for its quaint village atmosphere and beautiful coastline overlooking the Thimble Islands. The illustrated lecture by Jane Peterson Bouley tells about the founding families buried at the cemetery and the emigrants who joined th...
Stony Creek's Summer Hotels
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Stony Creek, Branford was one of the more popular summer resort destinations, with nine hotels, several of which were on the Thimble Islands. Shortly after the Civil War, people intent on spending summer on the shoreline came from industrial cities of Connecticut and beyond, traveling by train or trolley, to enjoy one of nineteen summer hotels along Branford’s shore. Jane P. Bouley narrates the...
A History of The Atlantic Wire Co
Переглядів 51День тому
The Atlantic Wire Company was established by William E. Hitchcock, Sr. in 1906 at Church and Meadow Streets in Branford, Connecticut. The “Wire Mill” as it was called produced wire from steel rods in many grades, sizes, and shapes. The wire was sold to dozens of manufacturers who used the wire to make hundreds of diverse products. Products made from Atlantic Wire were bird cages, staples, mouse...
The Great New England Hurricane of 1938 & Its Impact on Branford
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On Wednesday, September 21, 1938 the Great New England Hurricane devastated the entire region. At Branford, the Category 3 storm hit at 3:30 p.m. with 80-100 mph winds, 30 foot waves, toppling many trees. Nearly 500 homes were damaged and ten people died. In New England there were 600 deaths, devastation of the shoreline and $400 million in damage. Jane P. Bouley narrates the impact on Branford...
Branford's Literary Guests
Переглядів 27День тому
Branford, Connecticut was a summer resort from the late 19th century until World War II. The shoreline and its nineteen summer hotels attracted many visitors including authors, poets, and playwrights such as Walter Winchell, Sinclair Lewis, Jack London, Ayn Rand, Helen Keller, and Dorothy Parker. Orson Welles and the Mercury Players were the permanent cast at the Stony Creek Theater in 1937 and...
Branford Center Postcards
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Branford, Connecticut was established in 1644 by English settlers from New Haven and Wethersfield. Main Street and Montowese Street, then both known as Towne Street were the town’s first streets where the settlers built their homes. The town’s activities have always been centered along these streets and the Town Common now called the Branford Green. The First Congregational Church, then Trinity...
Stony Creek Postcards
Переглядів 1914 днів тому
Stony Creek in Branford, Connecticut is one of the town’s shoreline communities well known as a summer resort during the 19th and 20th centuries. Several hotels overlooked the Thimble Islands including the Brainerd House, Three Elms, Flying Point Hotel and Indian Point House. Victorian cottages lined the streets and a granite quarry provided work for the year round population. Today Stony Creek...
Double Beach & Short Beach Postcards
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Double Beach, Lanphiers Cove, and Brocketts Point in the western section of Branford, Connecticut were settled in the mid-18th century by the Linsley and Lanphier families. The Double Beach Hotel entertained summer guests for over one hundred years and was later the site of a private beach club. Today, Double Beach, Lanphiers Cove, Brocketts Point, and Johnsons Point are unique shoreline neighb...
Short Beach Postcards
Переглядів 52 місяці тому
Short Beach is the western most part of Branford, Connecticut along Long Island Sound. During the 19th and 20th centuries vacationers came to Short Beach via trolley or automobile to stay in one of three hotels or in one of the many cottages along the shore. In 1883 residents built a non-denominational chapel, which still provides religious services and hosts community events. Today, Short Beac...
Pine Orchard Postcards
Переглядів 22 місяці тому
Pine Orchard, along the coast of southern Connecticut, is a distinctive waterfront community in Branford. It was a popular summer resort destination with its beauty, and shore breezes. The Sheldon House provided guests with lodging and upscale dining. The Pine Orchard Club, founded in1900, is still the center of social and recreational activities. This video contains scans of 110 postcards of P...
The Branford Historical Society Promo
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The Branford Historical Society Promo