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Old Stone Schoolhouse, Farmington CT
The Old Stone Schoolhouse in Farmington, Connecticut, has quite a history. It was built around 1790 to serve students in Farmington and Unionville CT. It originally served the West District as a schoolhouse. The brownstone used for its construction was sourced from a local quarry and transported by ox-drawn wagons. The schoolhouse operated until 1872, when enrollment exceeded 40 students, leading to the construction of a new frame schoolhouse nearby. After its time as a school, the building had several uses—it was briefly owned by Simon Manus, a former slave and Civil War veteran, before being repurposed as a religious and social center. Over the years, it was known as…
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Sunrise Farm – Farmington/Avon CT area
I love signs painted on barns. In this area they are not easy to come by. I thought the cupola was particularly nice. Unfortunately due to heavy brush growth on both sides straight on was the only shot I had. I was unable to gather any info. off the internet as to the history of this barn. One person did write that it was built in 1876 but I don’t have any proof to support that. Photographed with a Nikon D7100, 24 mp camera and a Nikon 18-55 zoom lens at 45/67mm. 1/160th, f13, ISO 200 Aperture priority.
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Barn & flag in Farmington CT
Well maintained old barn in the Talcott Notch Rd. area of Farmington CT at the Farmington/Avon town line. A beautiful wreath encircles the front window in celebration of the season while a U.S. Flag is proudly displayed front and center. Nikon D7100, Nikon 18-55 @ 26 mm. 1/160, f11, 400 ISO
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Historic First Church of Christ, Farmington CT
Architectural Style: Greek Revival The following except was exactly reproduced from the Wikipedia page on the following link: http://www.firstchurch1652.org/ “The First Church of Christ in Farmington was founded in 1652. Roger Newton, the first pastor, was the son-in-law of Hartford founder Thomas Hooker, and was succeeded by Hooker’s son, Samuel. Among First Church’s pastors was Noah Porter, who began America’s first foreign missionary society in the parlor of his home. He was also the father of Sarah Porter, founder of Miss Porter’s School, and Noah Porter, Jr., president of Yale University. The present church, the third, originally known as the Meeting House, was built in 1771, designed by Judah Woodruff.…
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Abandoned Water Tower, Farmington, CT
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”5000″ height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]While travelling through Farmington, CT I saw this abandoned water tower. Not sure what it’s purpose was but it obviously has some age.
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Hillstead Museum
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] Hill-Stead Museum 35 Mountain Road, Farmington, CT 06032 860.677.4787 / Fax: 860.677.0174 Information email: [email protected] Museum Hours: Open Tuesday-Sunday 10 am–4 pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Fourth of July. Hour-long guided tours begin every half-hour. Last tour of the day begins one hour before closing. Admission to Hill-Stead Museum is by GUIDED TOUR ONLY except the first Sunday of every month and certain other designated special occasions. No photography allowed inside the museum. First Sundays: The first Sunday of every month, tour the collection at your own pace from 12 – 4 pm, with interpreters in every room…
