-
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,…
-
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…
-
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
-
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…
-
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.
-
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…
