Curtiss & Redington Cottages, 1958, Explosion in 'Perry Lots,' Tied to a Wheelbarrow & More!

First Presbyterian Church, circa 1890

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Welcome to the 7th of May 2024 show.

Reminder: Mother's Day is May 12! Shop the Greenwich Historical Society's Museum Store! Shop the Online Store!

Superb gifts! Free parking and gift-wrapping! 

Enjoy free coffee or tea in the Artist's Cafe in the Toby's Tavern Building!

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

On Greenwich Before 2000, we'll cast our gaze back to Year 1958.

A century ago, in April, 1924, an explosion rocked the vicinity of lower Lake Avenue. Dynamite, stored in a shed on former Rockefeller property being developed at the time by The Greenwich Land and Development Company. 

Also a century ago, a 28-year-old Stamford native arrived in Greenwich on a forty-day "walking wager" from Bangor, Pennsylvania on his way to Boston -while shackled with handcuffs to a wheelbarrow. 

On Greenwich Life As It Is-And Was, Lucien B. Edwards took his readers back to the history of the Presbyterian Church located opposite the head of Greenwich Avenue. 

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

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 14th of May 2024.

Arncliff, Accidents, Pickwick Roof Opens, Citizenship Denied & 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!

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 30th of April 2024 show.

Reminder: Mother's Day is May 12! Shop the Greenwich Historical Society's Museum Store! Shop the Online Store!

Superb gifts! Free parking and gift-wrapping! 

Enjoy free coffee or tea in the Artist's Cafe in the Toby's Tavern Building!

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

Greenwich has been the scene of all sorts of "odd" accidents. You'll hear about a few of those on today's show.

In 1914, residents were offered the opportunity to fly over Greenwich and Long Island Sound from Island Beach.

In 1923, the new 'Pickwick Roof' opened atop the Pickwick Arms Hotel. It was the scene of a gala attended by members of Greenwich society.

Greenwich News & Graphic. May 2, 1924. 

Abel W. J. Bahr was an English art collector and Greenwich resident. A century ago, in 1924, he was denied American citizenship by the United States Court in New York City. Why? Was it the Chinese Exclusion Act? 

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 7th of May 2024.

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

 

Credit: Greenwich Historical Society.

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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 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.