Friday, October 8, 2021

We're Back! On the September 29, 2021 Show: The Pryory, Shoe Banks, Island Beach Welcomed 80,000 in 1921, Ogilvy Tribute and More!


 

We are back -and glad to be here! 

On the September 29, 2021 show we will take our listeners on an excursion into Greenwich, Connecticut history like none you've experienced before. 

What's in store?

The Pryory in Field Point Circle is a one-of-a-kind 'Great Estate' mansion with a fascinating reputation and remarkable history. This 12,000 square foot home was designed in circa 1916 by the renowned architectural firm Cross & Cross in the spirit of an English countryside estate. You'll hear about those who lived here -including one who welcomed the likes of Charles Lindbergh and other aviators who flew their seaplane in and out of Greenwich Harbor.

A century ago, an inspector of the Connecticut Police department single-handedly prevented a catastrophic accident involving a team of agitated runaway horses.

On the evening of September 30, 2021, the Greenwich Historical Society will be convening its 90th annual meeting at the Belle Haven Club. David Ogilvy will be granted posthumously the Greenwich Historical Society's first David Ogilvy Preservation Award, recognizing his contributions to historic preservation in Greenwich. We'll share a special tribute.

Colonel Raynal Bolling's memorial near the Havemeyer Building on Greenwich Avenue is known to many. But did you know that another, unique memorial to Col. Bolling is in California? 


A gasoline advertisement reminds us in the 21st century that there were those one hundred years ago who were preoccupied with "carbon." 

David Boles -a Greenwich cafe owner on Lewis Street took his shoes a century ago in 1921 to be cleaned and shined -forgetting that he left $2000 in large denominations inside. What happened? 

There's always something happening in Greenwich, Connecticut. We'll share news of events you and other members of the public can attend. 

We once again send our thanks to Mr. Peter F. Alexander of Site Design Associates for title sponsoring the show. He is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and the American Planning Association. Learn more about Peter F. Alexander at SiteDesignAssociates.com, or call (203) 869-8632. 


We also welcome the Long Island Sound Institute (LISI). At Long Island Sound Institute, maintaining Long Island Sound is its goal. Join LISI as it reaches out to students and professors whose studies have to do with water bodies of Long Island Sound. The maintenance and research of our national parks are subjected to budgetary uncertainty year after year. LISI aims to bring long-term stability and avoid the uncertainty inherent to budgets and the political process. Learn more at LISIStudy.info or call (475) 897-5444. 



Learn more about the Greenwich, A Town for All Seasons Show podcast hosted by Historian Jeffrey Bingham Mead at GreenwichATownForAllSeasons.blogspot.com. Contact us at GreenwichATownForAllSeasons@gmail.com


We’re always looking for guests to be on the show to share their stories about the history and culture of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut -one of America’s premier communities. 


You’re invited to advertise and underwrite future shows! Go through our GoFundMe site or email us for rates. 




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