Belle Haven's Casino, Capt. Mayo's House Burns, Mrs. Fry Wins the First Round & More!

 

Credit: Greenwich Historical Society.

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Welcome to the 23rd of April 2024 show.

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

A "Mrs. Fry" of Cos Cob made the news by wielding a revolver at constables and other who attempted to move her out of her home. She was having none of it.

On Greenwich Before 2000, we'll reflect on the years 1947-1948. 

Original Bethel AME Church circa 1885.
Credit: Greenwich Historical Society. 

We'll share news of a revival at the Little Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on Lake Avenue.

What else? Captain Mayo's house in Belle Haven burned to the ground, and Silas Derby's daily stage coach to and from Greenwich and Banksville came to an end. 

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 30th of April 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!

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 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.

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.