History
100 Years Ago in Suffield
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Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and
lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor of Kent Memorial Library.
The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/category/history/page/2/)
Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and
lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor of Kent Memorial Library.
Hair wreaths gained the greatest popularity in the Victorian era (1837-1901).
Provided by Art Sikes This photo is titled “North West District – East Society” or the Hasting Hill School. It’s located just north of First Baptist Church on Hill Street.
The summer exhibit at the King House Museum & Barn is a unique and stimulating display of artistic talent.
a. Furniture. To save money and time, an unknown early Suffield woodcraftsman did not include a dovetail joint when making drawers for chests and bureaus, leaving a square open notch at the back of the drawer.
Photo from Connecticut Landmarks Ebenezer King built this elaborate Federal-style mansion, with two porticos in 1795. In 1811, he sold the house to William Gay, the son of Ebenezer Gay and a prominent lawyer and postmaster of Suffield, who ran the post office from his house.
Photo provided by Judith Hanmer Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter of the DAR cared for our Veterans in the Old Cemetery this past summer. Honored and resting in peace.
Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library.
Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library.