Yale was first in Old Saybrook? Boulderdash? Original Site of Yale University, Old Saybrook Almost all of the links to original articles are dead and I've removed them. Sorry. This page would have had a higher word:picture ratio of any other on this entire website if I didn't take some creative liberties. … [Read more...]
Gaylordsville Spite House
Having Your Cake (House) and Saying Eat It Too Gaylordsville Section of New Milford November 12, 2011 2018 Update: See comments below - October 2018 I just was given a tour of the house that is being renovated by a local mason worker who now owns it. What a fabulous house, He installed high end new windows and I … [Read more...]
Wolf Den
Ol' Put 'Er Down Mashamoquet Brook State Park, Pomfret 2011 & 2017 I visited Wolf Den on more than one occasion, so I'm combining two separate pages into one. 2011 Ask people ‘round here where the Wolf Den is and they’ll most likely point you to Mohegan Sun Casino's concert arena. And while that’s a late … [Read more...]
The Most Beautiful Bridge
Oh Yeah, Look at that Grade Separation! Most Beautiful Bridge for Grade Separation in 1972 Scott Hill Road, Lebanon Just when I think I've written about the most ridiculous thing to write about, I outdo myself. Of course, you all know I also love these types of dumb things, so I'm not complaining. I will … [Read more...]
Our Lady of Hartford Shrine
Wha-Wha-Waaaawarme? Our Lady of Hartford Shrine May 29, 2010 What is wrong with people? I mean, seriously. The true story of this thing is so absurd it just blows my mind that people buy into this stuff. I have known about Our Lady of Hartford – because the Virgin Mary has an affinity for Colt Meadows – for … [Read more...]
Sherwood Island State Park Intro
Sherwood Island State Park Westport I know it says "intro" above, but this page is more of an "intro and long-winded history" of Sherwood Island State Park. And that's fine, right? If you're looking for something specific though, perhaps these other pages I wrote will help: Sherwood Island Trails Sherwood … [Read more...]
Pygmy Village
More Than a Little Stupid Pygmy Village, New Britain/Plainville You know it's a good page when there's an... Introduction I love junk like this. Every state has ‘em, really no more than another. I had them around me in northern Delaware/southeastern Pennsylvania – Satan Road (where the trees “grow … [Read more...]
Squaw Cave
A Solution (Cave) for the Homeless Squaw Cave, Bolton April 1, 2010 Note: I enjoyed my title so much that I've decided to keep it, even though the entire premise turned out to be totally wrong. Just keep reading and you'll see at the bottom that I sorted it all out. Over the years of writing this website, … [Read more...]
143. B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill
How You Like These Apples? B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill, Stonington (Google Maps location) October 24, 2009 Since this first visit, we have been to Clyde's several times. There are some pictures from a 2013 as well. Since you were wondering, no, I haven’t used this title before. Over at the oldest operational cider … [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...]
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