By Dan Shine Voice Columnist World War II, Here and “Over There” Appenwihr, France Feb. 1, 1945 As the screaming artillery shells fell and exploded around them, a dozen GIs sprinted for the safety of the distant woods and their own … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Rise of Campbell Avenue Part II See Part 1 Decades passed, and in 1867, George Kelsey—a force of great and positive change for West Haven--built a horse railroad which would extend from New Haven … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Rise of Campbell Avenue Part I See Part 2 Salt Grass: As the name implies, this knee-high grass grows in areas of high salinity. It is useful for reclaiming and stabilizing the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Savin Rock’s Transition Part II See part 1 Note: Steve Hildrich is gifting the City of West Haven with several copies of a very large and detailed compendium of articles, letters and other documents … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Savin Rock’s Transition Part I See part 2 Note: Later this month, Steve Hildrich will be gifting the City of West Haven with a very large and detailed compendium of articles, letters and other … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Stories From The Great Depression The Great Depression began with the stock market crash of 1929; it marked a period of hard times all throughout the world. At its worst, 25% of eligible American workers were unemployed; … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Gypsy Camp Part II See part 1 This week, we are fortunate to have another story as set down by Loretta Bon Tempo Forte, and submitted by her daughter Valerie Forte. Loretta grew up in … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist This week, we are fortunate to have a story as set down by Loretta Bon Tempo Forte, and submitted by her daughter Valerie Forte. Loretta grew up in Allingtown, just downhill from the intersection of Forest … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist George BelbustiRamey Air Force BaseAguadilla, Puerto RicoCold War, Autumn, 1953 Ed Note: With the passing of George Belbusti, this tribute was published in 2020. Air Force Crew Chief George Belbusti watched … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Jim Spina’s Savin Rock Part Two See part 1 “The Rock” Creativity in Action New legislation outlawing the spinning wheels in the stands on the waterside of West Haven was a strong motivator driving … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner