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According to The Great Estates Greenwich, Connecticut 1880-1930, published by the Junior League of Greenwich, "Sabine Farm, one of the earliest homes built in back-country Greenwich by a New York businessman, was named for the original Sabine Farm located outside Tivoli, Italy. The Roman poet Horace mentioned this farm; its name alludes to the sweetness of rural life, an at description of Greenwich back country during the early part of the century when this home was constructed."
On the Friday, July 8, 2022 show, listeners will learn about this estate, Henry Johnson Fisher and his wife, the former Alice Gifford Agnew, who purchased 210 acres and sited their home amidst rolling fields and stone walls with a view to the west.
We'll also hear again from Judge Frederick Hubbard, also known as 'Ezekiel Lemonade,' who from the vantage point of his Judge's Corner column reveals early hotel life in Greenwich's early 20th century.
Greenwich Before 2000 is a revised version of another local history book, Before 1776: The Comprehensive Chronology of the Town of Greenwich. Its publication by the Greenwich Historical Society was made possible with the support of Russell S. Reynolds, Jr., a direct descendant of the town's founders.
On today's show we'll share with you some of the recorded historical events from Greenwich's seventeenth century. For example: "1664 February 5: To permit Greenwich to support its own minister and lay out its own lands, seven proprietors request the General Court in Hartford to separate Greenwich from Stamford. This may be the first recorded Town Meeting."
Greenwich Founders' Day falls each year on July 18. As this year marks 382 years of history since the first Founders's Day in 1640, you hear about how this day was observed and celebrated.
We'll start with Year 1956 when the town's people became "whisker conscious" in the 216th year of our history. Someone came up with the idea of promoting the growing of beards "to provide a more realistic atmosphere and authenticity" to the celebrations in July. The 216th Founders Day celebrations were, by all accounts well attended. About 15,000 enthusiastic people were present, especially at the block party and parade. It was the first such celebrations held in Greenwich since 1940.
For years the Town of Greenwich has been the focal point of bulldozers, wrecking balls and the ultimate in tacky, pretentious development from certain circles. You'll hear some news about the implosion of two such attempts to destroy historic assets of the town, the demise of proposed developments on Church Street in the Fourth Ward Historic District, and another on 5 Brookridge.
In Crimes and Misdemeanors -the segment of each show episode where we observe the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Greenwich Police Department, you'll hear how not all of Greenwich's citizens were on their best behavior. On today's show, Erwin Edwards the first "Great Train Robbery" which he states was first made in Greenwich. "It occurred many years ago, at the time of the Civil War, on the New Haven road, and naturally attracted wide attention."
You've come to the right place to learn about the history of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, one of America's most interesting and extraordinary communities.
Be sure to check out all the events and activities where you can immerse yourself in Greenwich history, thanks to the Greenwich Historical Society. Learn more at GreenwichHistory.org.
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Be sure to tune in for our next show -this one commemorating Greenwich's Founders' Day on July 18- which is scheduled for Friday, the 15th of July 2022.
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