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Trap Fall Schoolhouse, Shelton CT
This blog entry is part of an ongoing project called “One Room Schoolhouses in CT”). If you’re interested in the history of one room schoolhouses in CT I suggest you purchase CONNECTICUT SCHOOLHOUSES THROUGH TIME by Melinda K. Elliott. This book was has been a very helpful resource for me as I did my research. At time of writing this book was available on AMAZON. Trap Falls Schoolhouse 70 Ripton Rd. Shelton CT This schoolhouse was built c. 1872 and saw its last students in 1905. It was closed due to a decline in students. At some point the schoolhouse was moved from it’s original location, (site unknown), and now sits…
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Abandoned Factory, Shelton CT
This image was taken in 2013. I do not know what business operated out of this factory. If any reader knows could you please write in and inform us? Photographed with a FUJI FINEPIX F100Fd, 12 MB pocket camera. ISO 100, 1/210th, f9, Lens at 6.4mm
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Done for the day in Shelton.
The sunsets on another day of farming in the country side of Shelton CT. The hay conveyor sits idol as daylight fades. These two barns are in pretty good condition. Photographed with a Nikon D7100 and a Tokina AT-X-11-20 F2.8 Pro DX at 16 mm (35 mm equiv. = 24 mm). 1/80th, f11, ISO 100, Aperture Priority.
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The silo stands majestically through the trees.
I’m standing in the center of Birdseye Rd to take this shot. It is a very rural, infrequently traveled road on the outskirts of Shelton CT. If it wasn’t for my reflective vest you’d have difficulty seeing me due to all the shade the surrounding tree’s provided. I see a pickup truck slowly approaching me. Sure enough it was the owner of the farm. I’ve met a fair amount of farmers over the years while photographing their barns and they all share one thing in common. They just don’t look like people you’d want to mess with. Years of demanding farm work have built them into strong looking dudes. Rudi…
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Nicely postured barn.
This barn is only about 20′ or so from Maple Ave. which is a fairly busy street. I think whoever built it had a wonderful design. It looks large and grand, with it’s tall walls, while at the same time is not overpowering for being a “neighborhood” barn. This is now the 2nd time I’ve seen a flat stone foundation like this in Shelton and that isn’t typical in general. I have to tell you I’m a big fan. The adjoining stone wall ties everything in so beautifully. I think the foliage also helps downplay it’s size. The cupola is gorgeous and different from what I’m used to seeing in…
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Abandoned Barn, Shelton CT
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”6000″ height=”800″ lightbox=”true”]While travelling through Shelton CT as a salesman this old barn caught my eye. Photographed with Samsung Galaxy, Note II, 8 MP, smartphone.
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Jones Family Farm & Winery – Shelton, CT
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”9000″ height=”800″ lightbox=”true”]Jones Family Farm & Winery Address: 606 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, Shelton, CT 06484 http://www.jonesfamilyfarms.com/nery Tasting Room Hours: From June through November, the winery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 am to 5pm. (Check back in the late fall to learn about our extended, 7 days a week schedule in December.) Jones offers a 400 acre working farm that encompasses vineyards, strawberry, blueberry, and pumpkin fields amongst other things. It’s nestled in rolling hills and presents a serene country setting. Year round you can enjoy their wine tasting room where you can sample up to (7) different types of wine for $7.95 (at time of writing). They…
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Shelton, CT – Bridges & more.
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]As you look through the slide show you’ll see a photo of a dam. This is known as Ousatonic Dam. No I didn’t forget the “H”. It was planned and it’s construction overseen by Edward Shelton, in 1891, for the Ousatonic Water Co. The dam, constructed from 1867-1870 right after the Civil War, is 637 ft. long and 20 ft. high. It was built for the purpose of harnessing water power, from the Housatonic River, for what Mr. Shelton hoped to be a spawning industrial community. There were canal’s for small boats to pass the dam at the time but they are not in use today. Mr.…
