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CTMQ > Cool Architecture

NHL: A. Everett Austin House

February 18, 2010 by Steve 4 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, National "Stuff" Tagged With: Cool Architecture, Dubious Claims, Hartford, Historic Houses, National Historic Landmarks, Wallace Stevens Walk

NHL: State Capitol Building

February 17, 2010 by Steve Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, National "Stuff" Tagged With: Cool Architecture, Hartford, National Historic Landmarks

Cadillac Joe’s Stone House

March 24, 2009 by Steve 52 Comments

This Guy's Got Some Serious Stones Cadillac Joe's Stone House, Woodbury This is one of those pages that gets a lot of intentional traffic. By that I mean that no one winds up here by accident. Since you're reading this, you probably know what I mean; you heard about Cadillac Joe or you passed his crumbling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, Houses, Communities, Libraries, & Businesses Tagged With: Cool Architecture, folk architecture, Private Residences, Woodbury

10. Russell House

January 22, 2009 by Steve Leave a Comment

Russell House Middletown Heritage Trail Site 10 350 High Street Continuing the tradition of completely useless information other than locations, the Heritage Trail brochure states, "Samuel Russell & the China trade; an elite neighborhood; presidents in Middletown." I don't understand that, so lets dig a bit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cultural, Heritage, & Historic Trails Tagged With: Colleges & Universities, Cool Architecture, Historic Houses, Middletown, Middletown Heritage Trail, Wesleyan

Willimantic Brewing Company

November 3, 2007 by Steve 1 Comment

Willi Or Won’t He? Willimantic Restaurant & Pub Brewery, Windham This was written in 2013 and I had to excise a bunch of it that no longer makes any sense. This page is definitely due for an update. A’ight, listen up. I've enjoyed Willimantic Brewing Company, officially the Willimantic Restaurant & Pub … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breweries, Food & Drink Tagged With: Brewpubs, Cool Architecture, Willimantic Brewing, Windham

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