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Repurposed factory – Berlin, CT
This building on Main St., in Berlin CT was once a staple to this small community providing manufacturing jobs from 1893 until 2004. During this time Sherri Cup, a division of Sherwood Industries, manufactured paper cups. They were best known for their blue, white and gold paper cup that displayed the words “we’re happy to serve you”. A developer bought out the abandoned factory, began renovations and in 2013 had no problem selling hi-end condominiums. I’ve seen this so many times before through CT, MA & RI that it’s sad. I never intended for this blog to become political so I’ll just summarize my feelings this way. These old brick mills…
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Abandoned Milk Bottle Building – Lincoln, RI
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”6000″ height=”800″ lightbox=”true”]The milk bottle building, situated on Rt. 146 in Lincoln, Ri, is reflective of a bygone era. It was constructed circa 1931 during an error in which companies were desperately seeking in your face road side marketing to draw in consumers. The 32′ tall milk bottle, which originated as an ice cream shop, was no exception. This local favorite turned out smiles and ice cream cones up until 1968. It has remained abandoned since that time. A state issued test resulted in findings of benzene in the ground water that was 600 times the allowable limit. I’m sure this has hurt the resale value considerably. So…
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Norwhich, CT – Waterfront & interesting buildings.
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Bridge of Flowers – Shelburne Falls, MA
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”6000″ height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]Bridge of Flowers is a tourist attraction in Western MA which connects the towns of Shelburne Falls (pop. 1700) with Buckland (pop. 1900) while spanning the Deerfield River. It was originally built in 1908 as a trolley line to transport people and goods to the mills (7) miles away. It does carry a major water main between the two towns that’s still in use today. It’s multiple arches offer considerable aesthetic appeal as they anchor this 400′ x 18′ bridge to the waters below. In 1927 the street railway company that operated the trolley’s went bust due to the increase of vehicular traffic on the neighboring metal…
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National Iwo Jima Memorial – Newington, CT
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”6000″ height=”1000″ lightbox=”true”]The Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945) was a major battle in which the United States Armed Forces captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II.
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Lighthouse Point Park – New Haven, CT
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”6000″ height=”800″ lightbox=”true”] For information about the park, hours of operations, fee’s etc. please click here: http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks/parksinformation/lighthousepoint.asp#info I had originally stopped at Lighthouse Point Park to photograph, yes, you guessed it – the lighthouse! It was early April, chilly, windy and deserted. I had the whole park to myself. (nice) When I parked the car and walked to the waters edge (about 1/4 mile north of the lighthouse), I was taken aback by the natural beauty I saw during low tide. All this beautiful rock was exposed and you could see the lighthouse, as well, in the background. An added perk was the presence of an old pier…
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Abandoned Barn – Cheshire, CT
I was driving down Ives Row in Cheshire, CT when I noticed this old barn. I did a U-turn and, pulled to the side of the road, and shot this scene out my drivers window. I used a Sony Nex 7, 24 mp, digital camera and a Sony 10-20 mm wide angle zoom. 1/125, F 6.3, ISO 100.
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Abandoned J.H. Sessions factory – Bristol, CT
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”6000″ height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]The J.H.Sessions & Son manufacturing company was formed in 1861 in Bristol CT. They manufactured hardware for trunks at their 273 Riverside Ave. location. In 1907 a larger warehouse was added on. This may be the picture you see from the road. In 1873 John H. Session admitted his son John H. Session, Jr. as partner and eventually he brought his own son into the business as well. A reader wrote in and advised that the plant was in operation until 1984. Photo’s taken with Sony Next 7, 24 mp, interchangeable lens, mirrorless camera.
