Monday, April 15, 2024

Bruce Cottages, Old Hardy, King Street Baptist Church, Belle Haven Awakens & More!

 

Robert M. Bruce


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This podcast is made possible by Alexander Affiliates, Eastern Neurologic Services, Kevin M. J. O'Connor of Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, and listeners like you everywhere on the Atlantic Learning Consortium Network!


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Welcome to the 16th of April, 2024 show.





On Greenwich in the Gilded Age, we'll journey back in time and visit the Bruce Cottages, made possible by Victorian Summer: The Historic Houses of Belle Haven Park, Greenwich, Connecticut by Matt Bernard.  




On Greenwich Life As It Is -And Was, Lucien Edwards wrote about the King Street Baptist Church in Glenville. 

 




Greenwich's Police Department was founded in 1906. History is replete with wrongdoings and misdeeds  on Crimes and Misdemeanors





"Old Hardy" was the last living Native American in Greenwich. In July, 1924, a letter writer to the Greenwich News & Graphic reminisced about his life before he died in the 1850s. 






"Belle Haven is Awake," proclaimed the Greenwich Graphic in April, 1905. "The early season has had is effect on Belle Haven, and that beautiful summer resort is being prepared for a prosperous and busy season." 





April 6, 1914 was not a good day for Maurice Wertheim -banker, art collector, owner of Wyndygoul in Cos Cob -and father of author/historian Barbara Tuchman. He almost lost his life in a freak accident at Greenwich's railroad depot. 





LIFE: Six Women Photographers on Exhibit Until July 7, 2024. 



We'll have all this -and more- as our history continues to unfold. 




I'm Jeffrey Bingham Mead, your host. Thank you for listening to the weekly podcast released on Tuesdays. 


Contact me and join our growing number of listeners anytime via email at greenwichatownforallseasons@gmail.com


Show podcast episodes are posted weekly on various social media platforms. Click this link to the show's Facebook site. 


I also encourage you to like and visit the group You Know You're From Greenwich Ct If, where links to the show are posted weekly, too. 


Mark your calendars. The next show is scheduled for Tuesday, the 23rd of April 2024.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Ridgecrest, Eclipse 1970, Earthquake 1935, Byram Shore's Old Burying Ground & More!

 


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This podcast is made possible by Alexander Affiliates, Eastern Neurologic Services, Kevin M. J. O'Connor of Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, and listeners like you everywhere on the Atlantic Learning Consortium Network!


Mr. Myllan Mosquera provides the best in reliable curbside door-to-door airport transportation services. I recommend Myllan without hesitation. Go with the peace of mind knowing that you'll travel in good hands. Please contact him anytime at 1.203.621.8383. Tell him I sent you. 


Michael Helupka Tree Service, LLC in Greenwich has been my choice for professional tree work for years.  I've been impressed and a satisfied customer -and you will be, too. Call 203.622.8737.



Welcome to the 9th of April, 2024 show.





On Greenwich in the Gilded Age, we'll journey back in time and visit Ridgecrest, made possible by Victorian Summer: The Historic Houses of Belle Haven Park, Greenwich, Connecticut by Matt Bernard.  Be sure to click this link to view the Boulders Inn. Located in Warren, Connecticut, it was built for Nelson Mead and designed by renowned architect Ehrick Rossiter -and yes, it is for sale. 






Greenwich's Old Burying Ground at Byram Shore Road was the scene of long-needed repairs to its ancient gravestones -thanks to the efforts of Alex Popp. I'll have details.  




Greenwich's Police Department was founded in 1906. History is replete with wrongdoings and misdeeds  on Crimes and Misdemeanors




The skies above just recently gave us the solar eclipse of 2024. I'll share details of another eclipse from Year 1970. 






I admit that the earthquake of 2024 passed me; others felt the ground move under our feet. You'll hear about another earthquake that struck the region in Year 1935.  





Our history is replete with news of unexpected weather phenomenon. I'll share news of the Dark Day of 1780 by Luther Prescott Hubbard, who was anxious to correct an error. 





When Greenwich residents received their April 23, 1898 edition of The Greenwich Graphic, they read about An Old Lady's Outing -Mrs. George Provost returned to town in her 84th year to reminisce about Greenwich and growing up here. 





We'll have all this -and more- as our history continues to unfold. 




I'm Jeffrey Bingham Mead, your host. Thank you for listening to the weekly podcast released on Tuesdays. 


Contact me and join our growing number of listeners anytime via email at greenwichatownforallseasons@gmail.com


Show podcast episodes are posted weekly on various social media platforms. Click this link to the show's Facebook site. 


I also encourage you to like and visit the group You Know You're From Greenwich Ct If, where links to the show are posted weekly, too. 


Mark your calendars. The next show is scheduled for Tuesday, the 16th of April, 2024.

Saturday, March 30, 2024

McCord Cottage, Blue Laws, "Bungling Brothers" Circus at YMCA, "Notable Colored Wedding" and More!

 

McCord Cottage, Belle Haven Park.


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This podcast is made possible by Alexander Affiliates, Eastern Neurologic Services, Kevin M. J. O'Connor of Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, and listeners like you everywhere on the Atlantic Learning Consortium Network!


Mr. Myllan Mosquera provides the best in reliable curbside door-to-door airport transportation services. I recommend Myllan without hesitation. Go with the peace of mind knowing that you'll travel in good hands. Please contact him anytime at 1.203.621.8383. Tell him I sent you. 


Michael Helupka Tree Service, LLC in Greenwich has been my choice for professional tree work for years.  I've been impressed and a satisfied customer -and you will be, too. Call 203.622.8737.




Welcome to the 2nd of April, 2024 show.




On Greenwich in the Gilded Age, we'll journey back in time and visit McCord Cottage, made possible by Victorian Summer: The Historic Houses of Belle Haven Park, Greenwich, Connecticut by Matt Bernard. 




On Greenwich Life As It Is-And Was, Erwin Edwards commented on the origin of Connecticut's reputed "Blues Laws." 





Greenwich's Police Department was founded in 1906. History is replete with wrongdoings and misdeeds, which will be shared on Crime and Misdemeanors




Several drunk, boisterous visitors wanted to "lick the cop" in 1920. How did that go? I'll have the details. 






In June, 1924 Mrs. Percy Rockefeller decorated the interior of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church for a special wedding.





It was the day after April Fool's Day in 1920 when the people of Greenwich learned that the "Mammoth Circus of the famous Bungling Brothers"  was coming to town to give the "famous world beating show" at the YMCA.





Sketch artist Whitman Bailey shared his work and his thoughts about the old Cos Cob tidal mill that burned down in 1898. 




We'll have all this -and more- as our history continues to unfold. 




I'm Jeffrey Bingham Mead, your host. Thank you for listening to the weekly podcast released on Tuesdays. 


Contact me and join our growing number of listeners anytime via email at greenwichatownforallseasons@gmail.com


Show podcast episodes are posted weekly on various social media platforms. Click this link to the show's Facebook site. 


I also encourage you to like and visit the group You Know You're From Greenwich Ct If, where links to the show are posted weekly, too. 


Mark your calendars. The next show is scheduled for Tuesday, the 9th of April, 2024.

Monday, March 25, 2024

Althea Lodge, LIFE: Six Women Photographers, The Orpheus Club and More!

 

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This podcast is made possible by Alexander Affiliates, Eastern Neurologic Services, Kevin M. J. O'Connor of Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, and listeners like you everywhere on the Atlantic Learning Consortium Network!


Mr. Myllan Mosquera provides the best in reliable curbside door-to-door airport transportation services. I recommend Myllan without hesitation. Go with the peace of mind knowing that you'll travel in good hands. Please contact him anytime at 1.203.621.8383. Tell him I sent you. 


Michael Helupka Tree Service, LLC in Greenwich has been my choice for professional tree work for years.  I've been impressed and a satisfied customer -and you will be, too. Call 203.622.8737.




Welcome to the 26th of March, 2024 show.




On Greenwich in the Gilded Age, we'll journey back in time and visit Althea Lodge, made possible by Victorian Summer: The Historic Houses of Belle Haven Park, Greenwich, Connecticut by Matt Bernard. 




March is Women's History Month. You'll hear about  Life: Six Women Photographers, on exhibit at the Greenwich Historical Society March 6-July 7, 2024. I've been to see this extraordinary exhibit, and it exceeded my expectations. Go see it. You'll be glad you did. 


On Greenwich Life As It Is-And Was, Lucien Edwards commented on a musical organization comprising Greenwich's leading singers: The Orpheus Club. 





Greenwich's Police Department was founded in 1906. History is replete with wrongdoings and misdeeds, which will be shared on Crime and Misdemeanors





A man was fishing in Greenwich Harbor, caught an eel in June, 1924, and found something quite surprising and expensive inside. As always, there's more to the story. 


We'll have all this -and more- as our history continues to unfold. 




I'm Jeffrey Bingham Mead, your host. Thank you for listening to the weekly podcast released on Tuesdays. 


Contact me and join our growing number of listeners anytime via email at greenwichatownforallseasons@gmail.com


Show podcast episodes are posted weekly on various social media platforms. Click this link to the show's Facebook site. 


I also encourage you to like and visit the group You Know You're From Greenwich Ct If, where links to the show are posted weekly, too. 


Mark your calendars. The next show is scheduled for Tuesday, the 2nd of April, 2024.