Hartford's Isle of Safety (Hartford CT)

[@billvolovski2440]

I remember waiting for the bus with my mother when I was a kid, and now bring my grandkids to wait for the trolleys at the museum. It feels like I've gone full circle!

[@andrewlindh5047]

I took the kids to the trolly museum for fun on open house day. We sat under the shelter and never knew it's significance. Thanks!

[@bernadettedavis7141]

I saw the title and had to see this wow I remember the isle of safety in downtown Hartford. I don’t live very far from the museum I’ll bring my granddaughter. Never thought I’d be looking at history that I was part of and could show my grandchildren. Lol thank you for this

[@edwardj3988]

I remember as a kid a sign in the Isle of Safety that said: NO SPITTING. I was also low bidder in the mid 1980s to move the structure to Barnard Park across from Park Street.

[@historywithdansterner263]

I read about that plan when I was researching this video.

[@junkandthangs]

Thanks Dan

[@flight4951]

Great video Dan

[@marcyzaslow1961]

I love your videos

[@historywithdansterner263]

Thanks!

[@Bee-sc2si]

1962 would transfer here to get to Etna Insurance

[@daniellecervi320]

Is there anyway you can email me the still photos? My dad grew up in Hartford and has fond memories of the isle of safety. I’d love to have the frames for him

[@historywithdansterner263]

Which images are you interested in?

[@daniellecervi320]

@@historywithdansterner263 the black and white one that’s time stamped march 1914

[@historywithdansterner263]

You can find that image here: hdl.handle.net/11134/50002:663 @@daniellecervi320

[@daniellecervi320]

Thank you!
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[@jackd8602]

Thanks Dan