Noank is a village on a small peninsula, vaguely ear-shaped, at the western edge of the entrance to Mystic River Harbor. With water on three sides and the double-tracked railroad corridor cutting it off on the northwest, Noank has an isolated feeling, much like an island. National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form…
It has been a bucket list item of mine to view the cherry blossom trees in Washington, DC. They only bloom for a three-week window, and it is hard to predict exactly when blooming will occur so planning for travel is a challenge. I was fortunate to see them this past spring, but I was…
Some Basic Asylum Hill History Asylum Hill (initially called Lords Hill), a neighborhood west of Hartford, was once farmland named after Captain Richard Lord, a prominent early settler of Hartford. In 1817 the Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons was founded and its first student, Alice Cogswell, was enrolled. The…
Of all the images that I take on any given photo shoot, there are always quite a few that never get shared on social media. Some neighborhoods are just so chock full of amazing houses that I can’t stop snapping and I end up with a large inventory of images that no one ever sees….
Christmas in Connecticut is a magical time! There are holiday events throughout the state, light displays, theater performances, and so much more. Add holiday parties, shopping, and decorating, and you could easily spend 24/7 on Christmas, no doubt leaving you overstimulated, exhausted, and maybe even a bit bah humbug. If I don’t give myself some…
Over the last few years I have become enamored of the old industrial mill towns sprinkled throughout Connecticut and beyond, with names like Rockville, Unionville, and Tariffville. While most of these towns have fallen into decline with the shrinking manufacturing economy, some are thriving by attracting small businesses, preserving historic architecture, and creating a gathering…
