The Peterson Farm Part II See part 1 here. See part 3 here. The following was written for the New Haven Register on April 20, 1980, by Israel Amitai; it was saved for many years, and recently it was sent to your Historian by George W. … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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The Peterson Farm Part I See part 2 here See part 3 here The following was written for the New Haven Register on April 20, 1980, by Israel Amitai; it was saved for many years, and recently it was sent to your Historian by George W. Coxeter. … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Is there somehow a link between the battle of Gettysburg and our most American of holidays? Indeed there is! “How so?” you might ask. Well, it’s like this… In the midst of all the terrible strife of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln took the time … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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We gratefully acknowledge the story submitted by William Stapleton and Casey Stapleton, which was used in the creation of this column. If you frequented West Haven sporting events during the 1960s or 1970s, it is likely that you saw him: a … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Saluting Our Defenders of Freedom I looked up to them all; and most of them are gone now. There were two of my Sunday School teachers: Mr. Muirhead, who had served in World War II and when asked about it, told a group of seven year olds, “Well, … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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The Hurricane of 1950 Note: This week, your Historian defers to a past First Church Historian, Marjorie Phelps, and part of a narrative she gave to the Vacation Bible School in August, 1960: Now, the front of the church where the steeple is … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Remembering Savin Rock Part III In 1900, Frank Wilcox, another pioneer in shore amusement, purchased Skeele’s and enlarged it to accommodate 1000 diners. His fifty-and-seventy-five cent dinners became famous up and down the New England coast. … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Remembering Savin Rock Part II See part 1 here. See part 3 here. In 1869-1870, George Kelsey built a 1500 foot pier off of Beach Street and inaugurated ferry service to both New Haven and the Lighthouse. He then built the Seaview Hotel, the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Remembering Savin Rock Part I See part 2 here. See part 3 here. Today, many who stroll the Savin Rock “Boardwalk,” are quite unaware of the area’s colorful history. Some of us, though, can close our eyes and hear the sounds and smell the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Silver’s Drug Shop Part IV By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Over the years, Silver's employed dozens and scores of West Haveners. According to Dave Silver, "Many of the part time positions were held by high school students who remained with … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner