I was inspired by dangrat and locojoe taking us on a tour of their respective Mid-Western towns. So inspired I braved 35 degrees, snow, sleet and finally rain on a quick tour of downtown East Haven, CT. I needed to run to my local hardware store for a few nuts and bolts for my Airstream bike. (Goody's Rules. I am the third generation going there and they are on the third generation of owners.) I rode my Rockabilly. It is just such a nice bike that I prefer to take it anywhere I go. I fits me well.
Here is my humble abode:
Built in 1880's. I've been working on it for 13 years.
And my quiet neighbors.
This cemetery has markers from the late 1600's. The first student at Yale University is buried there. He was also the first pastor of my church. Rev. Hemingway.
On the town green across the street from my house.
The Revolutionary War Wemorial.
My church:
The Old Stone Church. The sanctuary was constructed in 1774. The parish has been around since 1750 or so. Where my bike sits used to be beautiful old brick row buildings full of shops a bowling alley and movie theater. Yay redevelopment in 1970s. "If it's old it's crap so tear it down and put up nondescript characterless buildings" Which, by the way, have since been knocked down because they really were crap.
Town Hall:
Station No. 1:
At least in this go around with re-development, they are trying to give the new buildings character. Many of the new buildings take their architectural cues from this 1935 (give or take) building.
I'm a little chilly but my coffee has a shot of whiskey in it so I'll be just fine in a few minutes. :wink: I hope you enjoyed the tour.
Here is my humble abode:
Built in 1880's. I've been working on it for 13 years.
And my quiet neighbors.
This cemetery has markers from the late 1600's. The first student at Yale University is buried there. He was also the first pastor of my church. Rev. Hemingway.
On the town green across the street from my house.
The Revolutionary War Wemorial.
My church:
The Old Stone Church. The sanctuary was constructed in 1774. The parish has been around since 1750 or so. Where my bike sits used to be beautiful old brick row buildings full of shops a bowling alley and movie theater. Yay redevelopment in 1970s. "If it's old it's crap so tear it down and put up nondescript characterless buildings" Which, by the way, have since been knocked down because they really were crap.
Town Hall:
Station No. 1:
At least in this go around with re-development, they are trying to give the new buildings character. Many of the new buildings take their architectural cues from this 1935 (give or take) building.
I'm a little chilly but my coffee has a shot of whiskey in it so I'll be just fine in a few minutes. :wink: I hope you enjoyed the tour.
