Union Station, Waterbury, Connecticut: Notable for its Italianate clocktower, Waterbury Union Station first opened in 1909. It was designed by the acclaimed architectural firm McKim,…
Weston UlbrichJanuary 31, 2024
Long Wharf, New Haven, Connecticut: Long Wharf has been a major landmark for commerce in New Haven since the 17th century. In 1663, Samuel Bache…
Weston UlbrichOctober 10, 2023
Keyhole Tunnel, Vernon, Connecticut: The oldest and longest keystone arch tunnel in the Nutmeg State is a 180-foot long passageway in the Talcottville section of…
Weston UlbrichOctober 2, 2023
James Farm Road Bridge, Stratford, Connecticut: In 1940, residents of Stratford feared a proposed route of the Merritt Parkway by the Connecticut Highway Department, and…
Weston UlbrichApril 8, 2023
Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut: Flood of 1936. Traffic, 1935. Morning rush, 1923. Majestic Theatre, 1925. Looking East from High Street, 1917. Blizzard, 1888. Horse and…
Weston UlbrichJanuary 27, 2023
Avon, Connecticut: One of the worst derailments in Avon's history occurred on August 2, 1918. At about 3:30 PM a northbound freight train wrecked on…
Weston UlbrichDecember 22, 2022
Weston Ulbrich | CTRE.co | March 5, 2022 What exactly is a yard goat? Is it Hartford's minor league baseball mascot? Yes, but long before…
Weston UlbrichMarch 5, 2022
Derby-Shelton Railroad Bridge, Shelton, Connecticut: In 1888, railroads and trestles were laid on the Shelton side of the Housatonic River. The rail bridge to Derby…
Weston UlbrichJanuary 16, 2022
Merritt Parkway, Connecticut: The Merritt Parkway is one of the oldest scenic parkways in the United States. The parkway was named for Stamford native and…
Weston UlbrichJanuary 2, 2022
Union Station, New Haven, Connecticut: New Haven’s main passenger railroad station was completed in 1920. The Georgian-style building was designed by noted architect Cass Gilbert…
Weston UlbrichOctober 25, 2021
