History of Milford, Connecticut, 1639-1939
History of Milford, Connecticut, 1639-1939

Author: Federal Writer's Project for the State of Connecticut; Milford (Conn.). Tercentenary Committee

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-08-08

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 9781974329588

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FOREWORD In August, 1939, Milford, the sixth oldest town in Connecticut, will celebrate the three hundredth anniversary of its founding. In preparation for this anniversary, the citizens of the town, on November 9, 1936, authorized the Selectmen to appoint a Tercentenary Committee to formulate and carry out plans for an appropriate observance of this important event in the life of the town.

An Historical Account of Charles Island, Milford, Connecticut
An Historical Account of Charles Island, Milford, Connecticut

Author: Michael Dooling

Publisher:

Published: 2022-06-28

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13:

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Charles Island has captured the imaginations of Milford residents and visitors for many years. The island's rich history gradually blurs as memories fade with time and eventually only the highlights are passed down from one generation to the next. An Historical Account of Charles Island seeks to accurately restore the island's history from its European discovery by Adriaen Block in 1614 to the 20th century. Included are the historical facts surrounding the mapping of Long Island Sound, legend of Captain Kidd's treasure, summer resorts in the mid-19th century, a prize fight gone out-of-control, the Aquinas Retreat, nearby shipwrecks, the island's place in naval and aviation history, a proposed nudist colony, and other forgotten stories. Seventy maps, woodcuts, old advertisements, manuscripts, portraits, and photographs provide a visual perspective of the island's history.