We specialize in hard to find items
(1)
*Price and Stocks may change without prior notice
*Packaging of actual item may differ from photo shown
- Electrical items MAY be 110 volts.
- 7 Day Return Policy
- All products are genuine and original
About East Hartford
Product Description Situated along the scenic Connecticut River, East Hartford was once part of the city of Hartford until the town successfully separated from the city in 1783, after numerous petitions before the general assembly. East Hartford's rich, fertile soil encouraged farmers to harvest every available acre, and tobacco grew as their main crop. As America embraced the Industrial Revolution, so did East Hartford, and it became a bustling railroad center. During the 20th century, America's fascination with aviation blossomed here with the construction of the Pratt and Whitney aircraft engine factory and the adjoining Rentschler Field airport. In East Hartford, readers will find many previously unpublished photographs that chronicle the town's history. From the smiling Silver Lane pickle logo to the trains, trolleys, historic buildings, and special events that make up its past, readers will enjoy looking at the changing face of East Hartford. Review Title: EH history featured in photo book Author: Annie Gentile Publisher: Reminder News Date: 6/17/09 The town of East Hartford has gone through several incarnations since separating from the city of Hartford in 1783. From its growth as a huge agricultural community centered on tobacco, to railroad center, to major manufacturer of aircraft engines, to present day, East Hartford has long been a vibrant community in which to work and live. Now, to illustrate its rich history, the East Hartford Rotary Club has announced the publication of its pictorial portrayal, "Images of America: East Hartford, Connecticut," with a release date of Aug. 17. "The idea for the book started in 2007," said Jackie Danise, who, with fellow Rotarian Joan Brow, is on the public relations committee promoting the 128-page , 220-picture book. Danise said the Rotary Club was coming up on its 80th anniversary in 2008, and the members wanted to do something commemorative . They had considered doing a calendar that depicted various aspects of East Hartford through the years and approached Don Hallquist, a local educator , who had an extensive collection of photographs of the town. "Don and I met with local historian Ray Johnson, and I think the first question out of Ray's mouth was, 'Have you thought of writing a book?'" Danise said. The idea was intriguing, and in three weeks, the Rotary Club signed a contract with Arcadia Publishing. "Arcadia has been terrific to work with, and the beauty of working with them is that they front the charges," said Danise. Arcadia's familiar sepiacolored "Image of America" books provide a strict profile to follow, Danise said, which helped make putting the book together that much easier. The book's cover is an August 1928 photograph of the Rochambeau monument on Silver Lane, where the French Comte de Rochambeau marched his troops during the Revolutionary War. Historically, Rochambeau was believed to have paid the troops at this time in silver coins - hence the name "Silver Lane." Danise said Johnson did about 95 percent of the captions for the photographs , and he is credited for his contributions, along with the East Hartford Rotary Club. Danise said that Johnson, a retired fifth-grade teacher from the East Hartford school system, put together a fifth-grade history book that is used in the curriculum. "He loves history, and I suspect he had an undying passion to do an 'Images of America' book," she said. Sadly, Hallquist died not long after the project got underway, and so they needed to find more members to round out the committee. Roy Spiller, another local history buff, came on board. At first, Danise said they were not certain that he could participate, as he was hospitalized with a serious illness, but he bounced back and helped out tremendously . Danise said the book may have been instrumental in his recovery. "His wife said he became such a new man with a purpose once he started working on the book, and after it was finished, he became involved with the
