Richard Alsop IV House National Historic Landmark 301 High St., Middletown (House is owned by Wesleyan and you can maybe check it out with a guide) Funny – I’ve been inside this NHL and had no idea. You see, Wesleyan’s Davison Art Center is located inside this beautiful old house, and I visited that a while … [Read more...]
NHL: Cheney Bros Historic District
Cheney Bros Historic District National Historic Landmark Blocks around Pine Street in Manchester, Mixed Ugh. How to capture a whole “district” in one of these short little posts? Impossible. Especially one like this one – which I happen to feel is a very important chapter in our county’s industrial … [Read more...]
NHL: A. Everett Austin House
A. Everett Austin House National Historic Landmark 130 Scarborough Street, Hartford (Empty, Private - Donate large to the Wadsworth and get inside) I love this one. I loved learning about this quirky house a year ago when completing the Wallace Stevens Walk (Here). I loved learning more about it during my tour … [Read more...]
112. Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy
Duck, Duck, Emperor Goose Litchfield (Google Maps Location) June 7, 2009 People always ask me how I find stuff for my giant museum list. Short answer: Every which way you can imagine - and then some. Well over three years into this thing now, I'm still finding out about new places on a fairly frequent basis. … [Read more...]
NHL: Old State House
CT National Historic Landmark Old State House 800 Main Street, Hartford I just took a moment to think about what I'd write in this first little intro paragraph. And it hit me - I've been to the Old State House more than any other museum in the state (I think). I used to work next door for a little while so I … [Read more...]
NHL: State Capitol Building
CT National Historic Landmark State Capitol Building Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut (Open to public) I've said it before and I'll say it again - our Capitol building is unique, beautiful and has a trove of really interesting things inside it. Of course, most states can make that same boast, and I'm sure a … [Read more...]
Shenipsit Trail: Section 2
Section 2: A Blistering Pace… A Bloody Failure Route 2 Crossing - Coop Sawmill Road, 8.2 Miles January 17, 2010 Argh. So frustrating. Now that I’m back to work, I can no longer just go for a hike any old time like I could in the good ol’ days of summer 2009. I did take advantage of that time, sure, but … [Read more...]
Pizza at Carminuccio’s
Veggie Tales Carminuccio's Pizza & Subs, Newtown It sure is nice to live in a state which arguably has the best pizza in America. I usually get no argument when I say that except in New York City. Elsewhere, they just look surprised, make some lame effort at talking up their local pie, and then go crawl away once I … [Read more...]
NHL: Kimberly Mansion
Kimberly Mansion CT National Historic Landmark 1625 Main Street, Glastonbury (Private Residence) I stopped by this house for the purposes of the CT Freedom Trail. I really enjoyed learning the story then, and re-reading about it now. Therefore I'll repeat the whole thing again here. Bonus: A picture of the little … [Read more...]
151. Lamothe’s Sugar House
Sweeeeeeet! Burlington (Google Maps Location) February 7, 2010 It just occurred to me that if I assume I go to about 600 museums in Connecticut when all is said and done - which is a fair assumption - I'm now about one quarter done. That took about 3.5 years so that means I'll be at this another 10 years or so. … [Read more...]
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