Merry Go Round

Watch Hill, RI  2021

The Merry Go Round at Watch Hill has been in continuous operation here since 1893.  It was built in 1867 and supposedly was brought to Watch Hill by a carnival and abandoned here in 1893.  It's on the National Registry of Historic Places and is thought to be the oldest continuously operating carousel in the United States. I'll have to come back when it is open for the season.
 

Old Barn and Stone Wall

Scotland, CT  2021

 

Samuel Huntington House

Scotland, CT  2021

Samuel Huntington, a signer of the Declaration of Independence was born in this house in 1731.  He served as President of the Continental Congress from 1779 to 1781 and later was elected governor of the state of Connecticut in 1786 and served in that role until he died in 1796.

 

Lebanon Town Green II

Lebanon, CT  2021

This historic village green was the site of an encampment of French dragoons during the Revolutionary war.  

 

Wadsworth Stables

Lebanon, CT  2021

The original stable was built in 1730 on the estate of Jeremiah Wadsworth.  This "Palladian Style" stable was built in 1820, after the original stable burned to the ground.  To save the stable from demolition, it was dismantled and reconstructed in Lebanon in 1954 next to the Trumbull House.

War Office

Lebanon, CT  2021

Built in 1732, this building originally served a place from which to conduct the mercantile business of Captain Joseph Trumbull.  During the Revolutionary War, Connecticut Governor Jonathan Trumbull conducted over 1000 war councils here. Visitors included George Washington, Rochambeau, Lafayette, and a veritable who's who list of Revolutionary War generals, officers, and politicians. 

 

Nothing Happened

Lebanon,  CT  2021

Who knew?   As always, clicking on the picture will show a larger version.

 

Jonathan Trumbull House

Lebanon, CT 2021

Jonathan Trumbull was the governor of Connecticut from 1769 to 1784, serving during the transition from Connecticut being a colony to a state after the Revolutionary War.  He was a friend of George Washington and supplied provisions to the Continental Army.

 

Seaside Sanatarium

Waterford, CT  2020

 

Jordan Schoolhouse ca 1740

Waterford, CT  2020

This is the oldest surviving public building in the town of Waterford, CT.  It was moved to this location in 1972.

Beebe Phillips House, ca 1838

Waterford, CT  2020

 

Historic Home

Waterford, CT  2020

 

Fort Trumbull

New London, CT  2017

The first fort on this site was built in 1777 to protect the harbor of New London.  The current structures were built between 1839 and 1852.  The fort was in use right up until 1996 and opened up as a state park in 2000.  

Garden Scene

New London, CT  2017

It's hard to believe this garden scene is located right downtown New London.  This is a historic piece of property behind the Shaw Mansion and dates from the mid 1700's.  

The Vanderbilt Grace

Newport, RI  2017

Newport, RI is famous for it's mansions which were all built towards the end of the 1800's and early 1900's by some of the wealthiest families in America at that time.  They were often used as summer homes and as such might only be occupied during the summer months.  This mansion was built in 1909 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, one of those Vanderbilts.  The mansion has been restored and now operates as a boutique hotel in Newport, featuring a number of luxury suites.  I'm not sure what the room rates are to stay an evening here, but I guess if I have to ask, I probably couldn't afford to stay here. 

Newport Street Scene

Newport, RI  2017

I apologize for not posting anything for the last week.  I have been fighting a chest cold, and I'm still not quite over it.  That along with weekend commitments and some nasty weather have kept me from getting out to photograph.  Hopefully I'll get back to a regular schedule soon.  I'll leave you with this final scene from Newport.  

Vernon House

Newport, RI  2017

You can hardly walk a block in Newport without passing a National Historic Landmark.  Fortunately there is a very active restoration foundation in Newport which overlooks many of these landmarks.  The Vernon House was built about 1758 and once served as headquarters for General Count De Rochambeau, commander of the French Allied Forces during the American Revolution.  George Washington is said to have stayed here in 1781 and perhaps discussed strategy with Rochambeau.

Trinity Church

Newport, RI  2017

Trinity Church is a National Historic Landmark, built in 1725-1726.  It is the place of worship for the oldest Episcopal parish in the state of Rhode Island having been founded in 1698.  I thought it would make an appropriate post for this Easter Sunday.  

The Hearth

Queen Anne Square, Newport, RI  2017

Spring St in Black and White

Newport, RI  2017