Trolixy Trips THROUGH SOUTHERN New England New York BRIDGEPORT NEW HAVEN Hartford SPRINGFIELD WORCESTER BOSXON Illustrated Price 10 Crs. COPYRIGHTED 1902 BY WHITE & WARNER The JEtm Life Sells Life and Endowment, Accident, Health, Employers' Liability, General Liability, Elevator, Vessels, Teams, and Workman's Collective INSURANCE Assets over $60,000,000.00 M. G. BULKELEY, President, J. L. English, Sec'y. W. C. Faxon, Sec'y. C. E. Gilbert, Ass't Sec'y. J- S. Rowe, Ass't Scc'y. 650 Main Street, Hartford, Conn. Now the Summer's in prime, IVi the flowers richly blooming. —Robert Tannahill. \ The Old Red HouM, Photograph by Herbert 0. Warner, TrolleyTrips THROUGH "SOUTHERN NewEngland ILLUSTRATED Published By WHITER WARNER Hartford Conn 1901 f'^ Publisher's Note : Great care has been taken to obtain oflBcial information, in compiling this book, from the most reliable sources, but the publishers desire most par- ticularly to impress upon the reader the fact that changes are constantly occurring and that railway oflScials should be freely asked as to connections, etc., etc. This is especially true in regard to through cars, op- tional routes, roads in process of coifstruction and trans- fers. Make it a point to ask your questions as plainly and concisely as possible, and do not trust to old time tables or hearsay evidence The 1902 edition of this book is Number 4 of the series. Numbers 1 and 3 are out of print, but the publishers would state, for the benefit of libraries or individuals wishing to complete their sets, that a limited number of copies of Number 2 remain and will be mailed upon receipt of twelve cents. r 1^ Copyright, 1902, by WHITE & WARNER, Hartford, Conn. All Rights Reserved. PLIMPTON PRESS, Hartford, Conn. P. CONTENTS. Pace Amherst, Mass., . 82—85 Ansonia. Conn., . . 74 Arlington, Mass , . .86 Auburn, Mass., . . 86 Athol, Mass 86 Berlin, Conn., . . .31 Birmingham, Conn., . 74. Boston, Mass., 66,68,70,86 Boylston Center, Mass., 86 Branford. Conn., . . 74 Bridgeport, Conn., 17,74,75 Bristol, Conn., . . .29 Bronx Borough, N. Y. 11 Brookfield, Mass., . 60 Burnside, Conn,, . . 78 Cambridge, Mass., . 70 Charlton City, Mass., 87 Cheshire, Conn., . . 75 Clinton, Mass., . . 86 Compounce Lake, Ct., 28-29 Concord, Mass., . 66-86 Darien, Conn., . . 14 Danielson, Conn., . . 86 Davville. Conn., . . 86 Deerfield, Mass., . 82-86 Derbv, Conn., , . .74 Distances, . . . 72-73 East Brookfield, Mass., 60 East Hartford. Ct. ,45,76,81 East Haven, Conn., . 74 East Holliston, Mass., 87 East Rock, Conn.. . 27 East Windsor Hill, Ct., 46-81 Enfield Street, Conn., 46-81 Fairfield, Conn., . . 15 Fare 72-73 Farmington, Conn., . 77 Farnumville, Mass., . 86 Fisherville, Mass., . 86 Fiskdale, Mass., . . 87 Fitchburg, Mass., . . 86 Florence, Alass., . . 85 Forest Hills, Mass., . 68 Forest Lake Park, Mass., 54 Forestville, Conn., . 29 Framingham, Mass., . 66 Gardner, Mass.. . . 86 Gilbertville, Mass., . 54 Glastonbury, Conn., . 76 Grafton, Mass., . . 86 Greenfield, Mass., . 82-86 Greenwich, Conn., 11—12 Hanover Park, Conn., 27 Hartford, Conn., . 33-76 Hatfield, Mass., . . 85 Havdenville, Mass., . 85 Hazardville, Conn,, . 46 Page Hockanum, Conn., . 76 Holliston, Mass., . . 87 Holyoke, Mass., . 82-84 Hopedale, Mass., . . 87 Hopkinton, Mass., . 87 Hubbard Park, Conn., 28 Hudson, Mass., . 66-86 Indian Orchard, Mass., 53 Larchniont, N. Y., . 11 Laurel Park, Conn., . 78 Lazy Lane, Conn., . 28 Leeds, Mass., . . 85 Leicester, Mass., , . 62 Leominster, Mass., . 86 Lexington, Mass., 66-86 Light House Point, Ct., 75 Longmeadow, Mass., 47-81 Ludlow, Mass., . . 53 Mamaroneck, N. Y., . 11 Manchester, Conn., . 78 Marlboro, Mass., . 60-86 Maynard, Mass., . . 86 Medway, Mass., . . 87 Mendon, Mass., . . 88 Meriden, Conn., . . 27 Mileage, . . . 72-73 Milford, Conn., . 21-75 Milford, Mass., . 86-87 Millbury, Mass., . . 86 Milldale, Conn., . 28-75 Millers Falls, Mass., . 86 Momaugttin, Conn., . 75 Montowese, Conn., . 75 Mountain Park, Mass., 84 Mount Carmel. Conn., 75 Mount Tom, Mass., . 84 Mount Vernon, N. Y., . 11 Natick, Alass , . . 68 Needham, Mass., . . 68 Newington, Conn., 32-81 New Britain, Conn., 31-81 New Haven, Conn., 22-74 New Rochelle, N. Y., . 11 New York, N. Y., . . 11 Newton, Mass., . . 70 Newton Lower Falls, 68 Nipmuck Lake Park, 87 Noroton, Conn., . . 13 North Amherst, Mass.. 82 Northampton, Mass. ,84-85 Northbridge, Mass., . 86 North Brookfield, Mass., 60 Northboro, Mass., . 66 North Grafton, Mass., 86 North Oxford. Mass., 86-87 North Wilbraham, Mass., 53 Norwalk. Conn., . . 14 CONTENTS. CContinued.) Page. . 86 . 86 . 53 . 74. , 74 . 29 . 80 . 11 . 86 80 Orange, Mass., Oxford, Mass., Palmer, Mass., Pine Orchard, Conn., Pine Rock Park, Conn Plainville, Conn., . Poquonock, Conn., Port Chester, N. Y., Putnam, Conn., . Quinsigamond Lake, Rainbow, Conn., . Rainbow Park. Conn. ,80-81 Riverside, N. Y., . .11 Rockville, Conn., ; . 78 Roton Point, Conn., . 14 Rowayton. Conn., . 14- Running: Time, . 72-73 Rye, N. Y 11 Saundersville, Mass., . 86 Savin Rock, Conn., 22-75 Shrewsbury, Mass., . 65 Shelton, Conn., . . 74 Short Beach, Conn., , 74 Somersville, Conn., . 46 Southboro, Mass., . 66 Southbridge, Mass., . 87 South Framingham, 68-87 South Glastonbury, Ct., 76 South Hadley, Mass., . 82 Southington, Conn., . 28 South Manchester. Ct. 78-79 South Norwalk, Conn., 14 Southport, Conn., . . 15 South Windsor, Ct , 46-81 Spencer, Mass., . . 61 Springfield, Mass., 49,81,82 Stamford, Conn., , . 13 Page. Stratford, Conn., 19,74,75 Sturbridge, Alass., . 87 Sunderland, Mass., . 82 Talcottville, Conn., . 78 Tarrvtown, N. Y., . 11 Thompsonville, Ct., 47-81 Time Running, . 72-73 Unionville, Conn., . . 77 TJxbridge, Mass., 86, 87, 89 Wachusett, Mass., . 86 Wallingford, Conn., . 27 Ware, Mass., . . . 54 Warehouse Point, Ct. ,46-81 Warren, Mass., . . 59 Watertown, Mass., . 70 Webster, Mass., . . 86 Welleslev, Mass., . . 68 Westboro, Mass., . 86 West Brookfield, Mass., 60 West Hartford, Conn., 77 West Haven, Conn., . 22 Westport, Conn., . . 15 i West Rock, Conn., . 25 ' West Warren, Mass., . 59 i Wethersfield, Conn., . 76 W' hite Oak, Conn., . 29 White Plains, N. Y., . 11 Whitinsville, Mass., . 86 Wickaboag Lake, Mass., 59 Wilbraham, Mass., . 53 ! Wilkinson ville, Mass., . 86 Williamsburg, Mass., . 85 Windsor, Conn., . 80-81 Woodmont, Conn., 22-75 Worcester, Mass., 62-86 Yalesville, Conn. 27 MAPS. ^Bridgeport, Conn., City of 18 ►^New Haven, Conn., City of, .'.... 24 V Hartford, Conn., City of 34 ^Springfield, Mass., City of, 50 ^'' Worcester, Mass., City of, 64 *^New York to New Haven, ...... 55 *^Bridgeport to Worcester, 56—57 ^Palmer to Boston 58 ^«artford to Greenfield 83 - - -\irMffil/Wfeu. ^— ^ nl J^\a'''' ||^«t --T^-^—-- = = ^ zzzM ^^^^^ ~ ^^^^^^M^/'r^^^mm m i h 1 '"' "^"T^^I^^^S^^^^Sfrr V'" — ^"'i'tt^^^fl ^^8 i ^^^ B ■;:;' JlGN OP Old QoODVWINTwER^, HARJfORO. IMES have changed since the days of the waj^- side tavern and the stagecoach. The pubHc house, or "ordinary" as it was called in the earlj' days, was used by the townspeople more than by travelers, who were few in number at that date. The general laws were, however, quite strict in regard to the maintenance of an ordinary-, and towns were admonished for not comph-ing with the requirements of the General Court. Not only were ordinary keepers subject to ap- pointment, but they were restricted in many waj^s. It was, ir^ fact, sometimes difficult to persuade any- one to undertake the keeping of a public house, and some of the men who undertook the business gave it up for various reasons, although grants of lands and other inducements were offered. A man named Fellis, for example, who was granted 200 acres of land on condition that "he would keep a house of entertain- ment for travelers passing between Springfield and Brookfield," in what is now the town of Monson, Mass., soon gave it up for fear of the Indians. PARK ROW, NEW YORK- Copyright, 1900, hy Gto. P. Hall & Sol Trolley Trips through Southern New England. 9 The rclaticjii of the ordinary to the town was that of a gathering place for the inhabitants. Socia- biHty was promoted and the tap room cheer warmed and enHvened our sturdy ancestors, not only during the long winter evenings, but between the services on SundaA', for it was customary to adjourn to the ordi- nary during the noon recess after listening to the long sermon in the unheated meeting-house. The success of the stage-coach lines was made possible In- having, already- established, public houses along the route where travelers could rest and be en- tertained at the end of the different "stages" of their journey-. Vehicles of various patterns were used in theearh' da^'S — a line of " stage- wagons " being run from Bos- ton to Hartford as early as 1783, but the style of coach with which we are most familiar was probabW not known until about 1818. The arrival of the coach was a great event in those da3'S. The horses were changed, and, enveloped in a cloud of dust, the coach started again on the road. But the march of progress was not to be hin- dered and the steam railroad came to the front, to the ultimate extinction of the great stage lines. How- ever, in spite of all the improvements and refinements of travel, as shown in the best trains on the steam roads, people are turning now (as gladly as they turned from the stage-coach to the steam trains) to the trolle3' lines for delightful outings. With quite speed enough, and without dust, smoke or cinders, we are carried in the electric cars through lovely streets with arching trees, past village Greens with glimpses of old houses on either side, and, leaving the highway now and then, through mead- ows sweet with wild flowers — the ver\' Ijreath of the countrJ^ DOWN TOWN, NEW YORK. If we wish to stop over at any point it is eas\' to do so, and the next car will carr\' us along on our journey. A great many people have found a trip, even as long as from New York to Boston, delightful and profitable, and the number of " long-distance " trolley travelers is increasing rapidl3^ The route of the trolley cars is, for a good part of the distance along the shore of Long Island Sound, either on or near the old Boston Post Road, and some reminders of Benjamin Franklin and his efforts in establishing good postal service in the Colonies are still to be seen, notably one of the old mile-stones set under his direction, which is still standing in Stratford and of which an illustration is given. But we are getting ahead of our story and must remem- ber that New York is our starting point. 10 Trolley Trips throngh Southern New England. 1 1 NEW YORK. To Boston, 280 miles, fare $3.28. It is not our purpose to describe the cit^^ or the many trolley excursions in the vicinity. The various guide books for sale on the news stands will do that A-er^' fully — the most up-to-date trollcA- guide being "Trolley Exploring," bA' Cromwell Childe, published by the Brooklyn Eagle. Starting at the "Loop" on Park Row, south of the Post Office, the cars of the Third avenue surface line are taken, running via Park Row, Bowery and Third avenue, for 129th street (Harlem River). Connection is here made with the Union Railway cars for New Rochelle, passing through Bronx Borough and Mount Vernon. NE\AA ROCHELLE. From N. Y., 23 miles, fare I Oc. To Boston, 257 miles, fare $3. J 8. This charming place on the Sound has been called "one of the bed-rooms of New York," for many busi- ness men go back and forth to the cit^- every day. It also contains the summer homes of many wealthy New Yorkers as well as a number of people \vell known in literarj^ and artistic circles. From Larchmont town line to Stamford the cars of the New York and Stamford Railway Company- are taken. Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye, Port Chester, Greenwich and Riverside are seen in pass- ing. These places are very gay in summer as there are always a great many visitors aside from those who own the beautiful villas which are seen on all sides. At Mamaroneck a l)ranch of the Union Railway may be taken to White Plains, 6 miles, fare 5 cents, and Tarrytown, 13 miles, fare 10 cents. ^^ J JBIP 5l^^%i- •% ^r' 'r^ iHBS&fen^^^ S^?p I -'-^1. *■ HJll^K^^Mafei' l\'-t»»..... ^^^miiiii RIVERSIDE DRIVE, NEW YORK. 7?. T. Sheldon. GREENWICH. From N. Y., 38 miles, fare 25c. To Boston, 242 miles, fare $3.03. Greenwich, the most westerh^ of Connecticut towns, has been the scene of man^^ stirring events since the first purchase of lands from the Indians, in 1640. It will be remembered that this was the scene of Putnam's famous ride on the twenty-sixth of Feb- ruary, 1779, when, as he was riding towards Stam- ford, for reinforcements to aid in withstanding the British raid under Tr^'on, he was pursued, and plunged down the face of the bluff near the old chapel. The British dared not follow, and he escaped with only a bullet hole in the brim of his hat. Note. — That portion of the line between Green- wich and Stamford now under construction, which it was expected would 1)e completed June 1st, will n()t be open for travel until about July 15th. Until this connection is made take steam cars between Green- wich and Stamford. This is about fifteen minutes ride, and the fare is ten cents. 12 KL"_lil LLl-:. 7?. T. Shdd'jn. STAMFORD. From N. Y., 43 miles, fare 35c. To Boston, 237 miles, fare $2.93. Stamford was also settled in 164-0, when a party of dissatisfied pioneers from Wethersfield, under the leiidership of Rev. Mr. Davenport, obtained a deed from the Indians in consideration of "twelve coats, twelve howes, twelve hatchets, t\velve glasses, twelve knives," and a few other articles. It was at this time under ^New Haven jurisdiction. It has at present a population of about 16,000, and is the seat of many impc^rtant manufacturing industries. The New York and Stamford steamer may be taken and connection made here with the trollcN' line, if desired. At Stamford the car takes one to the city line. Crossing a little bridge the cars of the Connecticut Railway & Lighting Com])any are found. The whole region hereabouts is steeped in tradi- tions and historic associations that reach back to the earl3' days of the Colony. Passing through NoROTON, where is located the Soldiers' Home, we soon reach Darien. 13 14. Trolley Trips throagh Southern New England. DARIEN. From N. Y., 50 miles, fare 45c. To Boston, 230 miles, fare $2.83. Originalh' a part of Stamford, it was the scene, on Sunday, the t\vent3^-second of July, 1781, of the remarkable capture of Rev. Moses Mather and his whole congregation b^' the British. Fifty men were taken to Long Island, and, although half of them were released on parole, the remainder suffered the horrors of imprisonment in the Provost Prison in New York. The nineteen survivors \vere exchanged in December, and Dr. Mather returned to his flock. The little brick church is still standing on a hillock near the Boston Post Road, The links of the Wee Burn Golf Club, with its attractive club house, ma}- also be seen. The line now runs through Rowayton and passes RoTON Point, which has a great reputation as a picnic resort. The A^iew of the water from this vi- cinit3^ is verj^ fine. The blue waters of the Sound, the passing vessels and the low shore of Long Island in the distance combine to make a scene which is not surpassed on the route. We pass through South NoRWALKand soon reach NORV/ALK. From N. Y., 57 miles, fare 55c. To Boston, 223 miles, fare $2.73. Roger Ludlow, whose history is interwoven with the pioneer events in this section of the State, made the first purchase of the Indians (who were of various tribes) located within the bounds of the present town of Norwalk, in 1640, but permanent settlement was not made until 1651. The first white settlers located on the plain east of the river, near Old Fort Point. Although Norwalk was burned by the British under General Tryon (who is said to have sat in a chair on $«jfm '-<.^OBP^3iiifc'JB^^BI Hip||^%-^ ' ^''^ ,H^ LARCHMONT. /y. 0. iravner top of Grummon's Hill and directed the movements), there are a number of interesting old houses dating from 1764, and even earlier, still to be seen. Large manufacturing interests are centered here, among the many products of the mills and factories being locks, hardware, hats, stoves and iron foundings. The route is no-\v through Westport and South- port to Fairfield. The scenery is interesting, with occasional glimpses of Long Island Sound, and in Southport fine old houses — among them the Bulkley and Osborne Homesteads — and also the historic Samp-Mortar Rock may be visited if a stop is made. From N. Y., 70 miles FAIRFIELD. fare 75c. To Boston, 2 1 miles, fare $2.53 . Roger Ludlow, intimate of Hooker; important factor in pul)lic affairs ; at one time deputy governor ; came to the spot, now called Fairfield, at the head of a band of pioneers in 1639. Land was purchased of the Indians, and with great foresight the village was 15 BEARDSLEV PARK. SEASIDE PARK. ^^^^^^j. BUILDING. HARBOR ENTRANCE. Trolley Trips throagh Southern New England. 17 platted just as seen to-da^-. It was the countj- seat until removed to Bridgeport in 1853. Fairfield has had excellent historians who have told us of the pa- triotism and bravery of its men and women and of its hospitalit3', even to those who afterwards applied the torch and devastated the town, that we can but feel a great interest in this charming place. It was a favorite stopping place on the old stage route be- tween New York and Boston, and we can do no better than to follow the example of those early travelers who supped at Benson's Tavern (w^hich is still standing) and look about this most interesting town. Among the things to see ma^- be mentioned the Judge Roger AI. Sherman mansion (The House with the Sixty Closets), Gen. SilHman House (1724), the Four Houses left standing after the burning of Fairfield, Dimon House (1783), Old Powder House (preserved by the D. A. R.), and the site of the whip- ping post and stocks on the Green. The next four miles offer a variet3' of scenery, in- cluding a short run near the salt water, and we are soon at BRIDGEPORT. From N. Y., 74 miles, fare 80c. To Boston, 206 miles, fare $2.53. Bridgeport long ago outgrew its ancient title of "Stratfield," and in place of its earh- industries, among which whale fishing received considerable at- tention, it is now engaged in the manufacture of sew- ing machines, metallic cartridges, brass goods, forg- ings, hardware, etc., etc., and is a growing city. The population increased from 49,000 in 1890 to 71,000 in 1900. Situated on the old Boston Post Road (now North avenue), and having early communica- tion b}' water and rail it has always been an import- ant point lietween New York and New Haven. Trolley Map, City of BRIDGEPORT and Vicinity. Bridgeport has been closely identified with the ex- press business for many years. Wm. F. Harnden was the first man to commence running an express be. tween Boston and New York, in Februarj^, 1839, and is regarded as the founder of the express business in this country. In Ma3^, 1840, Alvin Adams began in opposition to Harnden, and in October, 1848, when the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. was opened for travel from New Haven to Bridgeport, "Adams & Co." com- menced running a daily express between the two cities and connecting with boats to and from New York. 18 Trolley Trips through Southern New Eng^land. lo Amon^ its public spirited citizens may be men- tioned the late P. T. Barnum, who made it his home, and also maintained here the winter quarters of his "Greatest Show on Earth." A statue of Mr. Bar- num stands in Seaside Park. A bronze statue of Elias Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine, also stands in this park, as w^ell as the handsome Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. Seaside Park is a memorial to the liberality- and foresight of several public spirited citizens \vho gave the land for park purposes. Additions have since been made b\' purchase, and the park is now beau- tifullj- laid out and occupies a unique site on the water front. Beardsley Park has been left in its original v^ild state to a great extent, and to the lover of nature is even more inviting than the carefully laid out pleasure grounds in other parts of the city. Among the points of interest are the handsome resi- dences in the Golden Hill section, the Institute of Science, Stratfield Burying Ground, Burrough's Li- brar3' and Art Gallery, Tom Thumb Monument, and the houses of the various yacht and country clubs. The New^ York and Bridgeport steamer may be taken and a connection made here with the trolley line if desired. STRATFORD. From N. Y:, 78 miles, fare 80c. To Boston, 202 miles, fare $2.48. Stratford lies at the mouth of the Housatonic river, and its irregular shape has been likened to that of an hour glass with the top pointing inland. With its beautiful streets (some of them more than a hun- dred feet wide) overarched with perfectly formed elms, and with its finely kept residences, some of them dating from about 1700, it has an old-time atmos- phere which carries us back to the daj-s of our fore- fathers. 20 Trolley Trips throug:!! Southern New England. Strange to saj^ this town escaped Tr3^on's torch, but some of the people were victims of the pranks of the British soldiers, for the house of Joseph Lewis, on Old Mill Hill, was visited by them in the middle of a cold winter's night and plundered of food and clothing — even the quilts from the beds in which members of the familj^ lay in fear and trembling be- ing carried awa3^ It is said, also, that bullet holes may still be seen in the brass weather cock on the spire of the Episcopal church, which were made by the soldiers under Col. Frasier, Avho made a target of it — "just for practice." Among the things to be seen, if one can stop over a car, are the Franklin Mile Stone, House of the " Mysterious Knockings " (occupied in 1850 by Dr. Phelps), Daj^ton House (1698), Library, Episcopal Church, Judson House (1723), and Gallows Bridge, where a supposed witch was hung in 1650. Crossing the river we soon enter FRANKLIN MILE STONE. F. C. Beach, COLLINS HOUSE, WEST HA\-EN. MILFORD. From N. Y., 84 miles, fare 85c. To Boston, 196 miles, fare $2.43. ^lilford, settled in 1639, under New Haven, also escaped the invasion of the British, and many pictur- esque features of the town, therefore, remain to this day. For two years, or more, two of the regicides, Goff and Whalley, were concealed in the cellar of the Tompkins House, which, though remodelled, is still standing opposite the Town Hall. Visitors will find many interesting things to see in Milford: The Stowe House, on Wharf street, which sheltered a body of released American jjrison- ers, in December, 177G; the DeWitt House, on Broad street (1750); the Clark House (about 1G50), which was the first house built outside the Palisade; Old Tavern (1724-), and the modern Memorial Bridge bearing on its rough hewn blocks the names of the first settlers. 21 22 Trolley Trips throagli Soathern New England. Leaving Milford, the road runs near the shore aijain, and so chjse to the water that the waves ahnost reach the rails. In a few minutes we are at WooDMONT, which has become a popular summer resort, and the hotels and cottages may be seen from the cars. Savin Rock, which is one of New Haven's shore resorts, is about four miles away and is soon reached Ijy the rapidly moving car. This resort offers the at- tractions of "Coney Island," on a small scale, and is largeh' patronized hy excursionists. The run is now through West Haven, which may be seen to good advantage from the cars, to NEW HAVEN. From N. Y., 96§ miles, fare $ I . To Boston, 1 83^ miles, fare $2.28. New Haven is the largest cit^^ in the State, hav- ing at the last census a population of 108,027, and as the seat of Yale University- is well known through- out the countr3\ The cars will carr3' us to the Green, at the corner of Church and Chapel streets (passing on the way the Union Railway Station) , for that is the center of the street railway traffic, all lines either commencing at or passing that point. There can be no better place for the stranger to become acquainted with New Haven than this one. The Green, laid out about 1640, and now bordered by elms more than a century old, contains over 21 acres, and has always been the center of the public life of the city. The old Market Place was here as well as the Stocks and Whipping Post. On the upper part of the Green at the present time are TrinitA', Center and United Churches. The Old Burial Ground was also located here. All that remains of the ancient cemeter3' maj^ be seen behind the Center Church, Ji^HA'^^ JIDGE'S CAVE. BATTELL CHAPEL. LONG WHARF. THE GREEN. VANDERBILT ARCH. N E A\^ H Westvillfe Ux ^, I.,., TSemlhnt'ii iir 11 i\en . / Lakefi k / / r Saltonstjiil" ) "^ , Blackstoue . I - V (T,,,™ _ ■> Library / /W'jodiiiont Q 1^ Scale ofv^NTile? 2 3 Trolley Map, City of NEW HAVEN and Vicinity. where an iron fence encloses a few grave stones. One of these, marked "J. D,", as well as the white marble monument, marks the grave of John Dixwell, one of the regicides. Yale was founded in 1701, and named in honor of Gov. Elihu Yale. It is Ijut a short walk across to the buildings — College street separating the Campus from the Green. With such a comprehensive book in print as the "Guide to New Haven and Yale Univer- sity," published by the Price & Lee Conipan}^ it would be useless to attempt a detailed description of Yale, or, in fact, of the cit3', and the stranger is re- ferred to that book for details not given here. 24 Trolley Trips tliroas:li Southern New England. 25 The usual course of the visitor is to enter near the corner of College and Chapel streets. Free guides ma}' be secured, in vacation, every hour, at Phelps gatewaA'. The principal public buildings are near the cen- ter — the City Hall, Court House and the Free Public Library facing the Green on Church street. The building of the Colon}- Historical Society, on Grove street, is open from 9 to 5 daih', and the col- lections are well worth a visit. Peabody Museum, connected with Yale, stands at the corner of High and Elm streets. The collec- 'tions embrace Mineralogy, Geology-, Zoology, etc. The Yale Art School has a fine collection of paint- ings and wood carvings. It is situated in the quad- rangle as is also the Yale University' Library, which contains man}' rare and valuable volumes. New Haven has comparativel}- few old houses re- maining, . the old mansions having, in many cases, been removed to make room for newer structures. Among those to be seen are the Benedict Arnold House, on Water street (1774), the Roger Sherman House, on Chapel street (1789), the stone Hubbard House, on George street (1780), the Forbes House, 31 Forbes avenue (1767), and the Tory Tavern, 87 Elm street (1774), used as a rendezvous for the Tories. New Haven is especially fortunate in its parks and other resorts, both on the shore and inland. East Rock and West Rock are of volcanic origin, and are part of a range of similar formations, including the Hanging Hills of Meriden. Drives have been built to the summits and magnificent views may be obtained from both, but that from East Rock is the more extensive. At the summit of West Rock, which is 387 feet high, is the famous Judge's cave, occupied bv the regicides in 1664. SAVIN ROCK. WEST RIVER MEADOWS. LIGHTHOUSE POINT. MORRIS COVE. Trolley Trips tliroiig:li Soathern New England. 27 East Rock, which is 362 feet high, has also been laid out as a park, and on clear days points in New York and Massachusetts may be seen from the sum- mit. The drives are fine examples of mountain road l)uilding. The Farnum drive begins at Orange street, and is on the north side of the rock, while the English drive is built on the southern side. There are numerous other parks in different sec- tions of the city, among them being Edgewood Park, at the head of Edgewood avenue, which, when the plans are full3^ carried out, will be one of the hand- somest in the city. The New York and New Haven steamers may be taken and connection inade here with the trolley line. In leaving New Haven the only break in the trolley line between New York and Boston occurs. For the present we shall be obliged to take the train t(j Wallingford, a distance of 12 miles, fare 25 cents. WALLINGFORD. FromN.Y., J 09 miles, fare $1.25. To Boston, J 71 miles, fare $2.03. At Wallingford we find the cars of the Meriden Street RailwaA' Companj^ which take us through Yai.esville and past Hanover Park, on a lake of the same name — which is a great pleasure resort for all the country 'round, to MERIDEN. FromN. Y., I J 8 miles, fare $1.40. To Boston, 1 62 miles, fare $1.88. Meriden is a bustling manufacturing city. It would take too much space to enumerate all the things made here, but the most important are gold, silver and nickel-plated goods, grjinite iron ware, cut glass goods, organs, gas fixtures, bronze art goods, cutlerv and hardware. 28 Trolley Trips through Southern New England. We leave Meriden via West Main street, and climbing the east slope of the mountain \ve soon reach Hubbard Park — named after its founder, Wal- ter Hubbard, of Meriden. It is a tract of about 1,000 acres, and eml^races within its boundaries the cele- brated Hanging Hills, some of the peaks of which have an elevation of 1,000 feet. The scenerj- is very wild and picturesque, and the views from Castle Craig tower are extensive in all directions. Fineh^ laid out drives and walks lead to the various lakes, pavilions, etc., and it is a very popular place for an outing, not only for Meriden people, but for many who come on the trolley from points farther away. The scenerj' for a few miles after leaving Hub- bard Park is very fine. To the west we get a full view of the Quinnipiac Valley with the Wolcott Mountains for a sky line, and to the south a con- tinuation of the peaceful valle^^ out of which Mount Carmel stands as a sentinel. MiLLDALE is the next point, and connection will be made here from New Haven, via Cheshire, but the line wnll probably not be in operation this season. In tw^enty minutes we are in SOUTHINGTON. FromN.Y., 1 263 miles, fare $1.55. To Boston, J 5 Similes, fare $1.73 This busy manufacturing tow^n produces, princi- pally', hardware and cutlery. A short ride of ten minutes and we are at Lazy Lane, where connection is made to Compounce Lake, three and one-half miles Compounce Lake, one of the most beautiful spots in Connecticut, is situated at the foot of the mountain range south of Bristol, and derives its name from the following legend : More than two hundred 3'ears ago the mountains on the borders of this lake were inhabited by a portion of the Tunxis tribe of Indians. One evening old Chief Compounce, Trolley Trips through Southern New England. 29 so the story goes, returned from a trip to Farming- ton, bringing with him a lirass kettle which he had obtained in trade with the white settlers. Having arrived on the shore of the lake opposite the camp- fires of his people, he gave a wild war whoop, and with the brass kettle fastened about his neck plunged into the lake, intending to swam across. When about in the center of the lake, he was seen to suddenly throw up his hands and disappear from sight. It is supposed that the kettle must have filled with water and dragged him to the bottom of the lake. A cool, shad3' drive is laid out around the shore of the lake, and a wild and rugged path leads up the mountain to "White Rock" or "Pine Ledge," from which a yery fine view^ is obtained of the lake and surround- ing country-. Among the attractions are boats for fishing or sailing, bowling alleys, restaurant, etc. PLAINVILLE. FromN.Y., J3I|miIes,fare$ J.65. ToBoston, 148^ miles, fare $1.63 Originally part of the old town of Farmington, Plainville is a pleasant place with quiet streets. There is some manufacturing here, among the products being underwear, carriages and hardware. Connection is made here for Forestville, 1% miles, fare 5 cents, 15 minutes, and Bristol, 514 miles, fare 10 cents, 30 minutes ; and with another route to Lake Compounce, described elsewhere. Bristol^ was the original center of the clock in- dustry of America, and clocks are still one of the principal products. A ver3' large foundry- is located here as well as smaller concerns, manufacturing bells, phited ware, cutlery, underwear, lamps, bicycle and sporting goods, etc. The town is a A^e.ry progressive one, and has its free li1)rary, water works, fire depart- ment and electric lights. We are soon in the open fields and in a few min- utes arrive at White Oak, a popular pleasure resort. It was formerly known as- Cook's Grove, and has for 3'ears been a desirable place for Sundaj'-school picnics. WHITE OAK. The grove contains about 45 acres, and is con- trolled 1)3' the railway company-, which has during the past few j^ears added many attractions, among which is the Open Air Theatre, with a stage built at the water's edge and with seats on a side hill that will accommodate eight hundred. Rustic summer houses have been scattered through the grounds and on the islands in the lake, and each j-ear more of the grove is cleared up to accommodate the ever increas- ing number of visitors. The swings, fl3'ing horses, and cages of animals are alwa\'S attractive as are the row boats. Dancing and refreshment pavilions, with broad verandas, are situated near the lake. We are now near New Britain, and after a short ride enter West Main street, and see on either side handsome residences with well-kept grounds. We change cars at Central Park, which contains the Soldiers' Monument, and which is the center of New Britain's electric system. 30 Trolley Trips through Sonthern New England. 31 NE\^^ BRITAIN. FromN.Y., I 36i miles, fare $1.73. To Boston, 1 43i miles, fare $ 1.55 A good idea of the citj- may be had from the reser- voir grounds on West Main street, which are but a short distance from the center and which we passed on the car coming in. We see evidences of New Brit- ain's life — the factory chimneys — in several direc- tions. It seems to have the elements of growth within itself, for in spite of having no natural water power it has increased wonderfulh'in population, and the fine products of its factories, especially in the hardware line, have made it known the world over. The city has been beautified b\^ the erection of many handsome buildings both public and private. The new High School, State Normal School, Erwin Woman's Home, and the new building of the New Britain Institute are examples of the former, while the handsome residences proclaim it a city of homes as well as a bustling business place. The new Insti- tute building is but one block from the square, and is well worth a visit. Berlin is 4^2 miles from Ncav Britain ; the fare is 10 cents, and the running time 30 minutes. Berlin is an old town which has chosen to remain a country village, while some of its sisters have grown into bustling little cities. Reaching out to clasp hands with its mother, Farniington, as far back as 1785, it was finally ()])Hge(l, in 1850, to withdraw from the maternal borders a little to the east, to allow its f)ldest child. New Britain, to come between. Berlin Centre consists of one long street spread- ing a little to the east and west. It is a very quiet little village, looking trim and genteel, with its neatly ke])t houses, and its free library occupying a pretty ])uilding on the main street. Berlin is a pleasant place for summer rest, and is, by means of the trolley, within easy reach of Hartford, New Britain, and other places in the vicinit\'. INSTITUTE. The cars for Hartford leave Central Park everj- half hour. The route, after leaving the citj^, is on private right of ^^aj for a long distance and with its double track and stone ballasted roadbed it is ver3^ pleasant. After running through a piece of woods we see the links of the Maple Hill Golf Club on the left. Running rapidly down the hill we soon stop at the little station at Newington, an old New England town settled in 1670. Continuing our ride through the fields we have on our right Ne\vington Mountain and soon turn towards the suburbs of Hartford, entering the city by way of New Britain avenue. Running along the ridge fine views are had in all directions, and in a few minutes we pass Trinity Col- lege on the left. The route is now through New Britain avenue, Washington street (passing the Retreat for the Insane on the right), Retreat avenue (passing the Hartford Hospital on the left), and Main street to the City Hall, the terminus of the line and the center of the trolley system of Hartford. 32 CITY HALL SQUARE, HARTFORD. .HARTFORD. From N. Y. , 1 4 7 miles, fare $ J . 8 3 . To Boston, 1 3 3 miles, fare $1.45. The visitor to Hartford will find it easj^ to reach, not onh^ all parts of the city, but manj' nearby towns, by the excellent trolley system, more than one hundred cars passin,^: in front of and around the City Hall every hour. The New York and Hartford Steamers may be taken and connection made here with the trollcN^ line. Hartford showed a remarkable grow^th by the last census, and now^ has a population of about 80,000. It is the center of large insurance interests and also has large manufacturing establishments producing automobiles, bic^'cles, machine guns, revol- vers, machinery, typewriters, rubber tires, etc., etc. 33 s^yo V! T H "^^'iyCl ^' D S O R The cit3' is situated on a series of plateaus ris- ing to the west and overlooking the valley of the Connecticut, and has been, since its settlement Ida- Thomas Hooker in 1635, the business and political center of Connecticut. The present City Hall, used as a State House from its erection in 1796 to 1879, is the most noted building in the State — having held the famous Hart- ford Convention. Directs east is the Federal govern- ment building for the accommodation of the Post Office, United States Courts and Custom House. 34 Trolley Trips throagli Southern New England. 35 Near the square are situated the handsome build- ings of the insurance companies -which have made Hartford famous as an insurance center. The new- building of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company' is at the corner of Main and Pearl streets, and just below, on Pearl street, we find the Phoenix Mutual Life building, the Phoenix Fire building, the National Fire and Hartford Fire buildings, and those of the Travelers Insurance Company on Prospect street, and Hartford Life on Asylum street. A short distance down Main street are the build- ings of the ^tna Life Insurance Company and ^tna Insurance Company, and opposite is the Center Church. This interesting edifice was erected in 1807. The ancient Burying Ground adjoining the church yard, on Gold street, was from 1640 to 1803 the onh^ place of burial, and, therefore, contains the re- mains of all w^ho died in Hartford during that time. Among the mon.uments and stones are those of Thomas Hooker, Governor John Ha^mes and Gov- ernor Leete; while on a central monument are in- scribed the names of one hundred of Hartford's earU^ residents. The stones have recentW been restored as ncarh' as possible to their original state, and a hand- some iron fence, with a memorial gateway, has been erected around it. The Wadsworth Athcneum stands just below the church on the opposite side of Main street. It con- tains the rooms of the Hartford Public Library, Wat- kinson Reference Librar\% Connecticut Historical So- ciety, Hartford Art School and Galleries, and the Dr. Wood Bird Collection of the Hartford Scientific So- ciety. These rooms and collections are open to the public, free. In front of the building stands a statue of Nathan Hale and, also, the Washington Elm. STATE CAPITOL, HARTFORD. 7/. 0. War Trolley Trips throngh Sonthern New England. 37 Leaving the center of the city, the State Capitol, Iniilt of white marble, and standing on an eminence in Bushnell Park, is one of the first places to be vis- ited. The exterior is adorned with much fine carving and several busts and statues of Connecticut men. Twelve statues surround the dome and a large figure representing the Genius of Connecticut surmounts the cupola. The model of this figure stands in the north vestibule. In the western vestibule are displa^^ed the liattle flags of the Connecticut regiments, carried in the War of the Rebellion, also a bronze statue of G.overnor Buckingham and the old tombstone of General Israel Putnam. In the east vestibule is a statue of Nathan Hale. The State Library, on the second floor, contains oil portraits of all of the Gov- ernors of Connecticut, from the first to the last, while in the Senate Chamber hangs the celebrated original full length portrait of Washington, painted from life Ijy Stuart, now of priceless value, but for which the State in 1800 paid less than $800. In this room also is the handsome, carved, Lieutenant Gov- ernor's chair, made of wood from the Charter Oak. In the room of the Secretary of State will be found the original Charter of Connecticut, framed in wood of the Charter Oak tree. This charter, engrossed on three parchment skins, was carried from the inn where the General Court was assembled, October 31, 1G87, by Captain Joseph Wadsworth, and hidden in the hollow of the large oak tree, where it remained until May 9, 1689, thus thwarting the attempt made to wrest it from the State. The dome is nearly 250 feet above the ground, and may be ascended on week days at 10 and 11.30 a. m., and 2 and 3.30 I'. M. The view extends nearly fifty miles in all directions. BUSHXELL PARK, IIARTJoKlJ. Near the Capitol building and located on the park is the magnificent Soldiers' and Sailors' Memo- rial Arch. It is built of brown stone, in the form of two high towers arched across the street, connect- ing with a handsome brown stone bridge across the Park river. The sculpture work in relief, represent- ing battles by land and by sea, is considered remark- ably fine. Statues are also placed at convenient places on the towers. Near the Memorial Arch is the beautiful Corning Fountain, the gift of John J. Corning, in memor}- of his father, the late John B. Corning. It is con- structed of marble and bronze and is illuminated at night by vari-colored electric lights. The handsome building of the Young Men's Christian Association and Hilh-er Institute stands at the north endof the Memorial Arch bridge. 38 HARTFORD PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL. The Hartford Public High School building, on Hopkins street, has an observatory fitted with the finest telescope in central Connecticut, a gymnasium, librar3', scientific laboratories not excelled in New England, and manual training departments. A little to the north, on Asylum avenue, is the American School for the Deaf, the oldest institution of the kind in the countr3\ In this section are St. Joseph's Ca- thedral, the Asylum Hill Congregational and Baptist Churches and the new Trinity Church (Episcopal), the most lovely of the modern churches in the State. Still further along on Farmington avenue is the new Farmington Avenue Congregational Church. The Keney Memorial Towner, facing the public square at the Tunnel Park, on Main street, is one ot the finest pieces of French Gothic architecture in this country-. It is over 130 feet high, and stands in the center of the square which was the site of the old Kene\' homestead. It contains a large clock with chimes. 39 KENEY MEMORIAL TOWER. //. 0. Warner. Trolley Trips tlirons:li Southern New England. 41 The place \Yhere stood the famous Charter Oak Tree is on Charter Oak Place, near Main street. In the hollow of this tree, which was thirty-three feet in circumference and in which twent3'-seYen persons are said to have stood together, was hidden the original Charter of Connecticut. The tree was blown down in a severe storm, August 21, 1856. A marble tablet marks the spot where it stood. Trees propagated from acorns from the tree are growing in several places. Trinity College is located on the "Summit," south of Vernon street, and occupies a connnanding posi- .tion overlooking the college grounds of eighty acres. Hartford's Park System includes, besides the smaller parks in the center of the city, several hun- dred acres of land in the suburbs, much of it in process of elaborate decoration. Bushnell Park, near the center of the city, was laid out in 1853, largely through the efforts of Dr. Horace Bushnell, who lived to see the results of his foresight and labors. Crowned at its highest point with the State Capitol and having at its principal entrance an imposing memorial arch, it is a beautiful tract of land. It comprises about fifty acres and is bounded on three sides by the Park river. It is re- markable for the number and variet\^ of its trees, there being no less than five hundred specimens of (me hundred and fifty varieties, besides thousands of shrubs. A fine bronze statue of Dr. Horace Wells, the discoverer of anaesthesia, stands in the east park, and a statue of General Isreal Putnam on the west side. Elizabeth Park was the gift of the late Charles M. Pond, who bequeathed to the city his homestead and adjoining propert}-, in all one hundred acres, a,t Asylum and Prospect avenues, RIDGE ROAD, HARTFORD. Elizabeth Park is by main' considered the gem of Hartford parks, having great natural advantages : high ground with commanding views, fine old trees and beautiful meadow. The lov^er part of the home- stead is open for the free use of the public as a place in which to find rest and shelter. Pope Park, the gift of Col. Albert A. Pope, con- tains about ninety acres. Near the north entrance, at Park Terrace, are the tennis courts, and south of Park street are the skating pond, ball field, etc. Riverside Park was opened September 3, 1898, and contains eighty acres. It is situated on the Connecticut river, north of Morgan street. This park is intended for the recreation and special enjoyment of the people living in the eastern and northeastern sections of the cit^-, but in com- mon also with all citizens. 42 HARTFORD GOLF CLUB. There will be lound in this park a rustic shelter, comniancling a fine view of the river. The Wading Pond is one of the most attractive features, about one-half acre in extent, and only fourteen inches deep ; a larger pond can be used for boating in summer and skating in winter. A grove of fine large trees on the bank of the river is fitted up with sw^ings, etc. There are piles of sand for the children, and a ball field for the boys. Goodwin Park. This park is the newest of the accquired park lands, and was named after the Rev. Francis Goodwin, who has been for many years a park commissioner. It contains nearly 200 acres, and is situated east of Maple avenue and the Ridge' road and south of South street. Its principal en- trance is opposite Cedar Hill Cemetery. The en- trance to the drive is on Alaple aAcnue, near South street. Its natural features are very beautiful, c()nil)ining stretches of meadow land, fine groves of forest trees, and a natural water basin. E.xtensive and beautiful views of the Connecticut valley are seen from many points. 43 FAKE REDUCED. FOR BOSTO]^, Lii iiii itilt To TForcei^ter Sa 1 . H. Hail « ©aeh iraieKrrer) f ieiilB« al i P 1. OLD STAGE-COACH BILL. Keney Park, the gift of Henn- Keney to Hart- ford, is at present being constructed under the direc- tion of trustees. The conditions of the gift are such that it may be ten years before it is completed, yet in its undeveloped state people can go over all parts of its 665 acres, enjoying its present beauty, seeing its great possibilities, and watching its development. The main drive is three and one-half miles long, from Albany avenue, opposite Woodland street, over Overlook Hill, across Vine street and Gully Brook valley, through the Ten Mile Woods, to Windsor Ave. The pleasure spots to be looked for are the Over- look Hill, where one may see on a clear day Mount Tom on the north, the hills back of New Haven, the "Hanging Hills" of Meriden and Cedar Mountain on the south, the Talcott Alountains on the west. EAGLE TAVERN, EAST WINDSOR HILL. and the hills of Tolland County on the east, while at one's feet is a beautiful, extensive, rollinjj^ meadow. Leavin<2: Hartford we take a car passing up Main street in front of the City Hall marked "Springfield." These cars run half-hourlv throuti^h to Sprino:field (changintj at East Hartford railroad crossin^i;^). The route is north through Alain street to Morgan street, when we make a turn to the right and pass down the hill into "Little ItaU'," then across the Connecti- cut river on a temporary' bridge. Plans are drawn for a new bridge that, when completed, will l3e a credit to the cit\' and State. At East Hartford, we turn to the left, passing north through Main street, under the magnificent double row of elm trees planted during the Revolu- tion. We leave the elms about a mile above this point and begin to see the extensive to1)acco fields for which East Hartford is noted. As we get into 45 46 Trolley Trips throag:li Southern New Engrland. South Windsor and East Windsor Hill, we find a continuation of the thrift3^ farms. One of the early settlers in this locality was Samuel Grant, ancestor of General U. S. Grant. Fine examples of colonial architecture will be seen on both sides of the long street — the best being the Grant homestead, on the west side. Farther up the street is the Eagle Tavern, where the stages stopped to change horses in the old days. East Windsor Hill is the terminus of the Hart- ford system, the distance from the City Hall being eight and one-half miles. The ride is now through a farming country' to Warehouse Point which is connected with Windsor Locks, on the west side of the Connecticut, by a sus- pension bridge. The line now runs through the vil- lage to the railroad station (where trains ma_v be taken for Hartford and Springfield). Ascending the ridge, which runs parallel with the river and about one-half mile from it, we get to the left a view of the river and to the right overlook a fertile country with the mountains of Somers for a background. We speed along, however, and are soon in Enfield Street, a typical New England village. With its broad Green shaded by fine old trees, its white church and its well kept houses, it is very restful and pleasing. A society of Shakers owns and occupies a tract of several hun- dred acres in the northeast part of the town. Among the interesting old houses here are the Dr. Hamilton Place (1780), the Olmstead House (1702), where Washington is said to have slept, and the Potter Homestead (1769). Just before reaching Thompsonville the newh' constructed Hne to Hazardville and Somersville, 6 miles, branches off to the east. Trolley Trips throni:h Seathern Ifew £ns:land. 47 THOMPSONVILLE. FromN.Y., J 66 miles, fare $2.03. To Boston,! I4mlles,fare $1.25 Thompsonville is the next point on our ride. It is a busy manufacturing town widely known as the home of the Hartford Carpet Company. The Nono- tuck Golf Club links are seen on the right soon after leaving the town and in a few minutes more we are at the Massachusetts State Line. The country, which has been quite level, now be- comes moi-c hilly and lends a pleasing variety to the trip. LONGMEADOW. From N.Y., I 70 miles, fare $2. J 3. To Boston, I 1 miles, fare $1.20. In 164-4- a number of men from Springfield began to make their homes in "ye long meadowe." The town is built on one wide level street following the course of the Connecticut, and about one mile from it, on the first rise of ground above the meadows. It is one of the towns at which a stop should certainly be made, for it is not possible to fully appreciate its l)eauty when riding through on the cars. It has the typical broad Green and rows of arching elms which are so dear to the hearts of those who love the old towns, and it has, moreover, a wealth of associations and an interesting history. In the spire of the church liangs the bell bought in 1810 of Paul Revere, which took the place of the drum as a means of calling the people to worship. The houses on either side of the Green are so well preserved that thc}^ do not seem to be as old as they are. The "Old Red House" was built by Capt. Simon Colton in 1734 and was kept l)y him as a tavern during the Revolution. The "Marchant Colton" Place, in the southern part of OLMSTED HOUSE. ENFIELD. GREEN. LONGMEADOW. ENFIELD STREET. OLD RED HOUSE. LONGMEADOW. Trolley Trips through Southern New England. 49 the town, was finished in 1755, and is a tine example of colonial architecture, the doorw^ay especialh^ be- ing particularly good. Other old houses are the Festus Colton (1761), Bliss Place (1724), and the Ely Tavern — remodelled. As the regular stage road between New^ York and Boston passed through Long- meadowy there were many visitors at the taverns. Continuing on our journey we soon reach the suburbs of Springfield. Many pleasant homes are passed, and descending a hill a fine view of the river is had, with Mount Tom in the distance, while on the other side we get a glimpse of Forest Park and the BarncA' Mansion. The car runs to Court Square, where connection may be made for all points. SPRINGFIELD. FromN.Y., I74mil€s. fare $2.J3. To Boston, 106 miles, fare $1.20. It is well known that many old war trails of the Indians were adopted by the Whites, and, no doubt, the "Ba\' Path," w^hich was one of the first imjDroved roads laid out in Massachusetts Baj', followed sub- stantially the great trail of the Savages, which ran from the neighborhood of Boston or "Shawnnut," as it was called by the Indians, to the "Long River," and thence over the mountains to the valley of the Hudson. This famous route followed substantially the present line of the Boston and Albany railroad, entering Springfield by what is still called the "Old Bay Road" and Ba}- and State streets — passing near and perhaps partly over the ground now occupied by the I'nited States Armory-. The deed given by the Indiiins to Pynchon for the territory embracing part of the present site of the city was the first deed from the Indians to lands in the Commonwealth west of the Baj'. P ■e I'l Vli Chicopee f ^^^a^ ^%^^ re^^^ hT n A Jk \)\ ^ "^^^^^^ ; /C^ H ^^/ c --'-''^ X/ y fw F^.f /' ' /^ ' CO O j; B/ii;htu\nd i 7 /"C^X \ *^ 4 / /-"■""fs / / s J< ^/\, \ \ \ /.-'C '"^^ svV \'^ \ \ Spriii^fiehLT; ^' y /^ Ph ] \Vyj , \ J/lyi ^ \t^f^ ^ ■^iVestJi .— ^'^'^^^V^? ^^V^^>^xv ^ >^^ rr ^Jjlnneaque X> "^^^5v^O^*^i.t ^11 11^ \ /^^ -J^ ^'^i ^>st blTinrfeld" ^vH\^^*^ \^0^ '// #^ )\^^ M^ ^\ •,^^ \/ ->))'SZ J W] /^ A%Z ^pM '^-.^ o- / , / 1 =/= o 1 / // / I. /O N G M E A D o/ \V >y ? / s: / \ 11 /T'''^t."^ Scale of Miles White & Warner- Formal settlement of "Agawam" (changed to Springfield in 1640), was made in the spring of 1636, when the settlers removed with their families from Roxbury. During the first half century the dwelling houses were all situated on the west side of what is now Main street, with lots running back to the river. There were forty-five grants of lots in the original settlement of the street, but it is evident that allot- ments were made to many who were not there until some years later, for but thirteen persons were as- sessed when a tax was levied in 1639. 50 Trolley Trips thronifli Sontbern Wew England. 5i Washington visited Springfield in the fall of 1789. He lodged at Parsons' Tavern, which was one of the earliest public houses, and it is said expressed the opinion that it was "a good house." It stood near the center of what is now Court Square. Another inn was that of Alajor Joseph Stebbins, which was located on the west side of the "Town street," nearl3' opposite the present Carew street. The old tavern and its hospitable landlord figured somewhat conspicuously during the Revolution. Forest Park, at the South End, should be visited l)y all means. It has an area of over 400 acres, and •has a great varietA^ of surface and areas ranging from the wildest to the most cultivated. Alore than 150 kinds of forest trees ma\' be found, as well as flower- ing shrubs, wild flowers and ferns. There is an ex- hibition of animals interesting to man^- and also cele- brated lih' and lotus ponds. The park may be reached by several lines of trolle\' cars. Among the points of interest are the U. S. Armory (a pass may be obtained at headquarters), Court House and City Hall. The Public Libra,r\', Reading Room and Art Museum are on State street. The latter cost with the land $135,000, and contains one of the most interesting collections of bronzes in the country. The George Walter Vincent Smith collection is open to the public everv week day from 2 to 6 in summer and 1 to 5 in winter. The Art Librar\% in the same building, comprises over 700 volumes of illustrated works which ma\' be consulted under the supervision of the assistant in charge. The Science Building, in the rear of the Art Mu- seum, contains the Museum of Natural History and the Catharine L. Howard ^lemorial Librar}-, and is open during the same hours as the Art collections. ■I ^i***^ mnv.k •i^Mfesit;. HIGH SCHOOL. COURT SQUARE. U. S. ARMORY. PARSONS' TAVERN. CONNECTICUT RIVER. Trolley Trips thronglx Southern New England. 53 Ainon o^ o< (M Ol (M r^ c>^ rH y-{ ;3- rji SOC^t-»:-(Mt-lOOfOt-OCDCDCOrH(MCO :iOOt^lOT}Or-{r->y-iC>r-< »o in lo r-{ C<1 y-i m o 3 00 lO o in in cq in j> CD b-Tf(Oc^jooooocMr}t^oocnOr-(C^ J ooinooinooooooommo ^ Ti t 7 -._ ,..__.-.OOt^ I COCOIOIOIOtHCOCOOItH CO lo lo CO lO Tji lO C lO o CO CO OJ 01 10 lO lO lO r-l O C5 00 00 I- O O lO O VO I- CO LO Tj^ CO O lO O lO (N rH H O r-l T-( tH tH r-l rH rH tH rH 00 CO CO -* ^ CO iH tH rH Tj« C5 t}< CO O) iH tH ■ O r-( rH tH tH ;it ;?! ;^ 00 CT5 05 CO 05 00 t- t^ o CO CD ;IJ ;fJ ;^ :?J ;?! CO b- tH 05 Ti< CD lO lO CO 00 C^) 00 Cl l> C» rH rH o o o CO lO lO O O O lO G0OCDC0C000C0CDOll000 lO O O CJ CO lO o lO O o CO t t O lO o co^co r-l 0»0»OiOiOOOOO»0 0<(NrHTj/a miles, 10 cents (without transfer); 50 minutes. SPRINGFIELD. Cars pass City Hall every half hour for East Hartford, 2 miles, 5 cents; 19 minutes. South Windsor, 6 miles, 10 cents; 40 minutes. East Wind- sor Hill, 81/2 miles, 10 cents ; 50 minutes. Ware- house Point, I3V2 miles, 15 cents; 1 hour, 10 min- utes. Enfield, 1714 miles, 20 cents; 1 hour, 30 minutes. Thompsonville, 19 miles, 20 cents; 1 hour, 40 minutes. Longmeadow, 23 miles, 30 cents ; 2 hours. Springfield, 27 miles, 30 cents; 2 hours, 20 minutes. 82 Trolley Trips through Southern New Euffland. SIDE TRIPS (Continued). SPRINOKIKIvD TO GRKKNFIKIvD via ANIHERST and SUNDERLAND. Cars leave Court Square every 10 minutes for HoLYOKE, 10 miles, 10 cents ; 50 minutes. Every 30 minutes for South Hadley, 14y2 miles, 15 cents; 1 hour, 10 minutes. (After about July 1st) Amherst, 24 miles, 25 cents ; 2 hours, 5 minutes. North Am- herst, 27 miles, 30 cents; 2 hours, 25 minutes. Sunderland, 32 miles, 35 cents ; 2 hours, 45 minutes. Every forty minutes for Deerfield, 38V^ miles, 45 cents; 3 hours, 10 minutes. Greenfield, 42 miles, 50 cents ; 3 hours, 30 minutes. Debrfield was originallj- much larger than it is now, but various towns have been set off from time to time, re- ducing its area very materially. The elm-arched Main street is most attractive, and the town is especially rich in its collection of historical objects, in the gathering of w^hich it has set an enviable example to other to-wns in New^ England. The picturesque features of this region have made it a favorite resort of artists. Grbenfield, although formerly a part of Deerfield, is now certainly' "of age," as it is nearly one hundred and fifty years old. It lies in the midst of a charming country, with beautiful views on all sides and has many historical associations. It w^as on the line of several stage routes — the " telegraph " fast line from Hartford to Haverhill, N. H., with its fine horses and red coaches, being the most im- portant. In view of the rapid traveling at the present day, it is interesting to note that the mail contract required an average speed to be maintained of seven miles an hour. Electric KaiTways \V."N„nhii.._ Proposed and E. Xorthti^d ^uuder Coustructioa jsurthlit^Juj Steam R.R. ^Mt.llermyii ^Colerain __ ,' 'lAv"^'' Turm>i<, Full \ Greenfield—^, . '^ *AIillers Falls Beerfield, fL:ikt F Couway S.Deerfieldi WilliainsETurg // iaydeuville \ ' ^Amherstl' toil R E Leeds Florenc Bay State HA, Eastliampto^ I 'H I- \^ MOUNTAIN PA-R'k\\/*' 01 •aW^ ,-V^-^ .-\v.u> H A K'f^ l)riiit,'field ^ I Loan Mead , ^""^'^'^'EnfieMira/aTdTmr ''CON N-Ki^yx 1 C li'lT*^ Windsor LocUs'iW/ Melrose..—' Eil'iniVuX^j^ , O R' d!i{.,. kCille LE.Windi Electric Railways HARTFORD and GREENFIELD Note: The principal trol- ley lines only have been indicated on the maps. No attempt has been made to show the short lines, especially in and near the cities. Note: The greatest care has been used in com- piling this book, but travelers are advised to inquire of railway officials as to connec- tions, etc., as changes frequently occur. CONNECTICUT RIVER ABO\-E HOLYOKE. SIDE TRIPS (Continued). HOIvYOKK TO N:0RTH:A]MF"r01Sr via T^IOUNTAIN PARK. Cars leave Post Office Square for Mountain Park, 4 miles, 5 cents ; 30 minutes ( change here for summit Mount Tom, 1 mile, 25 cents, for round trip). Northampton, 11 miles, 10 cents; 1 hour. Mt. Tom stands, dominating the beautiful and pictur- esque section of which it is the central figure, the highest peak of the range. The view from the summit, where everj' facility for the entertainment of the visitor is pro- vided, is very extensive in all directions from the moun- tains to the towns and cities of the Connecticut valley. It is now easily accessible b\' electric cars from Holyoke, con- necting with the Springfield system, to Mountain Park, and then by the Mountain Railway to the summit. Mountain Park is probably the largest street railway park in the w^orld, comprising 400 acres, extends from the base of Mt. Tom to the Connecticut river, and its natural beauties have been added to by carefully planned im- provements. 84. IN THE LANK. SIDE TRIPS (Continued). NORTHAIMLPTOISI TO W^ILIvIANlSBURG. Cars leave Union Station every 20 minutes for Florence, 3 miles, 5 cents; 25 minutes. Leeds, 5 miles, 5 cents; 35 minutes. Haydenville, every 40 minutes, 7 miles, 10 cents; 45 minutes Williams- liURG, 9 miles, 10 cents ; 1 hour. Cars leave Academy of Music every 30 minutes for Amherst, TVb miles, 10 cents; 45 minutes. Hatfield, every 40 minutes, 6% miles, 10 cents ; 40 minutes Northampton %vas settled in 1654, and very soon afterwards became an important point in western Massa- chusetts. In the days of the atajjce coach it was on the line running from Boston to Albany-, and also from Sprinp:field to Brattlcboro, and it was no uncommon occurrence for eight coaches to arrive and depart during a single day. It is well known throughout the country as the seat of Smith College, founded through the liberality of Miss Sophia Smith, of Hatfield. 85 86 Trolley Trips through Soathem New Eiis:land. SIDE TRIPS (Continued). WORCKSTTKR TO ^VH:ITINSVIIvLE. Cars leave City Hall every 45 minutes for Mill- bury, 6 miles, 10 cents; 30 minutes. Wilkinson- viLLE, 9 miles, 15 cents; 50 minutes. Saunders- viLLE, 10 miles, 20 cents ; 55 minutes. Fisherville, 12 miles, 20 cents; 1 hour. Farnumville, 13 miles, 20 cents; 1 hour, 5 minutes. Northbridge, 15 miles, 25 cents ; 1 hour, 10 minutes. Whitins- viLLE, 17 miles, 30 cents; 1 hour, 30 minutes. DANlKlvSON. Cars leave Citj^ Hall every 30 minutes for Au- burn, 5 miles, 10 cents; 35 minutes. North Ox- ford, 9 miles, 15 cents; 50 minutes. Oxford, 12 miles, 20 cents ; 1 hour. Webster, 18 miles, 25 cents ; 1 hour, 30 minutes. Putnam, 281^ miles. 45 cents ; 2 hours, 30 minutes. Dayville, 35 miles, 55 cents ; 3 hours. Danielson, 38V^ miles, 60 cents ; 3 hours, 15 minutes. fitch:bur.g. Cars leave City Hall every 30 minutes for BoYLSTON Center, 7 miles, 10 cents; 35 minutes. Clinton, 12 miles, 20 cents ; 1 hour, 5 minutes (con- necting here for Boston, via Hudson, Maynard, Concord, Lexington and Arlington) . Leominster, 25 miles, 35 cents ; 2 hours. Fitchburg, 30 miles, 40 cents ; 2 hours, 30 minutes (connecting here for Wa- chusett, Gardner, Athol and Orange, an 11 mile ride on steam cars to Millers Falls, connecting with trolley for Greenfield, Deerfield, etc.) TvIARLBORO via WESTBORO. Cars leave City Hall every 30 minutes for North Grafton, 61/2 miles, 10 cents ; 30 minutes. (Grafton, 9 miles, 15 cents; 45 minutes. Connecting here for Milford, Uxbridge, etc.) Westboro, 12 miles, 15 cents; 1 hour. Marlboro, 18 miles, 20 cents; 1 hour, 30 minutes. Connecting here with main line to Boston. Trolley Trips through Southern ITew England. 87 SOUTHBRIDGE;. Cars leave City Hall (line will be in operation about July first) . North Oxford, 8 miles ; Charl- ton City, 13 miles; Southbridge, 20 miles, con- necting here with line now in operation to Stur- bridge, 26 miles; Fiskdale, 28 miles). SIDE TRIPS (Continued). SOTTTH KRAIVIINaHAIVl TO HOIvLISTON, IVlIIvKORD AND UXBRIDGE. Cars pass R. R. station half hourly for Hollis- TON, 51/2 miles, 5 cents; 25 minutes. Milford, 12 miles, 15 cents; 55 minutes. Hopedale, 14 miles; 1 hour, 10 minutes. Lake Nipmuc Park, 19 miles, 20 cents; 1 hour, 25 minutes. Uxbridge, 22 miles, 25 cents; 1 hour, 40 minutes. From So. Frarninghairs, the line of the Milford, Hollis- ton and Framingham Street Railway runs south from di- rectly in front of the Boston & Albany depot, passing Waushakum Park and lake of the same name. Passing on through East Holliston past the car house, wc come to two large elm trees. One of these trees is twenty-eight feet in circumference, and the other thirty- two. These trees are over 125 years old. We are now on the outskirts of Holliston and enter on the Main street, passing through the sf|uare and betw^een large elm trees on either side, are soon bowling along over hill and dale, passing the granite quarries of Norcross Brothers, and the east quarr3- of the Milford Pink Granite Construction Co., we come to the Junction of the line to Medway. Through East Main street, we pass the junction of the Hopkinton line. Milford has a variety of industries, including shoe shops, elastic webbing, straw shops, and several large granite quarries. From here a side trip may be made to HoPKiNTON of about 7 miles, and to Medway of about Ti^l. miles. Continuing we pass the Park, through West Main street, to Hopedale, passing the Public Librarj- on the left, and church on the right, and also the extensive plant w :iPMrC. ENTRAXCE. of the Draper Company. Hopedalk, while a manufac- turing town, with its handsome residences and well kept streets and lawns, does not resemble the ordinary manu- facturing town. From here the car passes over Hopcdale Pond, then for a mile and a half the tracks leave the high- way, where excellent views are obtained. Passing out of this private right of way, we enter on North Avenue into the town of AIendon. It is one of the oldest towns in the State, and it is from this town that Hopedale and Milford were set off. In old stage-coach days it was in its prime, being on some of the direct routes. Passing Mendon Post Office and the Soldiers' Monument, we are soon at the height of land 450 feet above sea level, from which a fine view, lookingeast, may be had on a clear day. We soon get a glimpse through the woods of I^ake Nipmuc, 400 feet above sea level. A little further we come to the club house of the Nipmuc Canoe Club, and passing out of a deep cut come into full view of the lake, and Lake Nipmuc Park and its entrance. This park has recently been fi tted up, this being its first season. At the entrance, as will be seen by the illustration, a neat waiting station and rustic stone fence has been built. 88 Trolley Trips through Southern Ifew England. 89 In front of the pavilion in the park is the boat house, and a number of skiffs are kept to let ; also a power boat makes regular trips around the lake. Just beyond is the theatre, which is situated on a knoll overlooking the lake, the auditorium seating about one thousand people. The park is naturally very attractive, made up as it is with irregular surfaces. From the park the road runs by gradual descent through Wheelocksville to Uxbridge. In examining the maps, it will be noted that the three large cities of Boston, Worcester and Providence, form a nearly perfect triangle with almost exactly equal sides. On the completion of the Milford & Uxbridge road, this gave a direct route across through Milford, something that has been demanded for a long time. Through the summer season half-hourly trips are made the full length of the line. 1851 1902 The Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company, of Hartford, Connecticut, Issues Endowment Policies to either men or women, which (besides giving five other options) GUARANTEE when the Insured is Fifty, Sixty or Seventy Years' old to Pay $1,500 in Cash for every $1,000 of insurance in force. Sample policies, rates and other information will be given on ap- plication to the Home Office. JONATHAN B. BUNCB, President. JOHN n. HOLCOMBE, Vice=Pre8ident. CHARLES H. LAWRENCE, Secretary. WILLIAH A. MOORE, Ass't Secretary. 90 When you are ready to purchase Printing, get our price. Plimpton's. 91 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ X Oet a Souvenir X of Hartford ^^_««.v«vvv««». w E have originated an appropriate Souvenir Cup of white metal, with raised illustrations of the Center J ♦ An appropriate Souvenir of the ^ Capital City. The Price, $1.00 t Church, State Capital, Corning Fountain, Memorial Arch and City Hall (old State House). HANSEL, SLOAN & CO., ♦ X Jewelers and Silversmiths, ? ▲ 886 MAIN ST. ^ ♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ It Saves Money to buy Drug Store Goods at . . RAPELYE'S, 853 Main Street. THE ORIGINAL CUT PRICE DRUG STORE. Leaders in High Quality and Low Prices. Before and after a trolley ride, refresh yourself with our Sparkling Soda Water. Remember the Location .... CHAS. A. RAPELYE, 853 Main Street, Hartford, Conn. ^S '•'"■■~"^^^\-. ," '-:^- HK'^''' V i» 1 1,». Rainbow Park. A pleasant place for family reunions or Sun- day-School picnics. Numerous pleasant walks and good boating. Lunch can be procured at all times at the restaurant located at the end of the road. Public dances are given every Friday evening. Private parties solicited other evenings. Arrangements for reunions, picnics, etc., can be made by addressing H. M. SNOW, RAINBOW, COMN. 93 THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY. There are in the state of Connec- ticut twenty-one Electric Railway Power Stations containing 27,500 Horse Power of Railway Generators, installed, or under contract for instal- lation. Over eighty per cent, of this machinery was furnished by the Gen- eral Electric Company. Upwards of eighty per cent, of the Street Railwa\^ Motors in use throughout the state of Connecticut \srere manufactured by the General Electric Company, the largest man- ufacturer of Street Railway Machin- ery^ in the world. principal OFFICE: SCHENECTADY, N. Y. NEW YORK OFFICE : BOSTON OFFICE : 44 Broad Street. 200 Summer St. Sales Offices in all large cities. 94 The Connecticut IMutual Life Insurance Company Has received from its policy-holders since its organi- zation in 1846, $ 216,751,123.41 ; it has returned to them or their beneficiaries $214,279,820.43, or 98.86)^^, besides which it has in hand $65,277,179.21 for the protection of those that remain. What it has returned and what it holds equals 128.98^ of what it has received for premiums. Its expenses have been but 9.13%' of its total income. It is the simple fact that no American company matches this record. And it is this record of the past, the present maintenance of the conditions which made it possible, and a financial condition of un- usual soundness and strength, that we offer as the best possible guarantees of the future. JA.COB L. GREENE, President. JOHN M. TAYLOR, Vice-Pres't. HERBERT H. WHITE. Secretary. DANIEL H. WELLS, Actuary. ALFRED T. RICHARDS, General Agent, ARTHUR R. THOMPSON, JAMES H. JARMAN, Special Agents, Company's Building, Hartford, Conn. 95 Along Branford Shore. A Delightful Trolley 2{tde. Through Quamt Old EAST HAVEN, Picturesque SHORT BEACH, passing DOUBLE BEACH, EANPHIER'S COVE, BRANFORD HARBOR. BRANFORD POINT HOTEL and ROCK LEDGE HOTEL. (Both famous for Shore Dinners.) Blackstone Memorial Library. A MaL^nificent Ma.rble Monvimervt. TKe most Beautlfvjl Strvicture of its kind in New Englacrvd. Through F. H. & W. cars leave State and Chapel Sts., New Haven, every 24 minutes. 96 The cars on more than 240 Electric Roads are satisfactorily controlled by CHRISTENSEN AIR BRAKES. Their use enables the motorman to make quick stops, thereby allowing increased schedule speeds with perfect safety. These equipments are now in daily use on more than 6,000 Cars on the leading electric railways of the world. Christensen Engineering Co., Milwaukee. nt. Ton, Holyoke, Hass. Mt. Tom is undoubtedly the finest scenic mountain in America, if not in the world. Its position as a factor of the beautiful Connecticut River valley is unique. To most charming views of mountains, valleys, rivers and cultivated scenes is added a first-class Cafe and all the modern arrange- ments for enjoying the delights of vision and palate. The Mt. Tom Railroad is built with not ex- cessive grades, and safety, comfort and enjoy- ment is the result. Take Mountain Park cars at Post Office, Holyoke, or at Northampton. Mountain fare, for round trip and privileges of Summit House, 25 cents. 98 Westinghouse Qenerators= and Motors are the perfection of electrical design and construction* Thousands in service testify to their excellence* Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Sales Offices in All Large Cities. 99 He^rtford Lir^e f'% For Nelv York and Land- #'^^i ^.^ w^^ on Connecticut Kther. \^^^ Passenger Accommodations First-Class. Freight taken at low rates. Leave Hartford from foot of State Street, daily, except Sundays, at 5 p. m. Steamer " Hartford" sails Mondays, Wednesday's and Fridays. Steamer "Middletown" sails Tuesdays,* Thursda3^s and Saturdays. Returning, leave New York alternate days from Pier 24, E. R., at 5 P. M. Notk: After October 15th, leaving time, from Hart- ford, is 4 p. M. . . . Regular Fares . . . One way, $1.50 Round Trip, good for season, . 2.50 Round Trip, good for six days, . 2.25 Stateroom, one way, . . . 1.00 Main deck fare, .... 1.15 Meals, each, ..... .50 . . .Saturday Night Excursion Fares. . . One fare, with room 3 nights, . $4.00 Two fares, with room 3 nights. 6.50 Three fares, with room 3 nights, 8.25 These excursions give passengers two days in New York, and save hotel bill. Returning, arrive in Hartford early Tuesday morning. 100 Your trip will be more enjoyable with a pair of our Prism Field Glasses. Our Cameras take fine pictures. HARVEY & LEWIS, Opticians, 865 Main Street, Hartford, Conn. PHOTO SUPPLIES. SB Pratt §t«rt. ^artfarh, (Ham. The Favorite becaLUse it's the Best. covers all the news of the daj^ in concise form. Nothing of a sensational or antagonizing nature ad- mitted to its columns, Thp: Times delivery service is prompt and thorough. Persons unable to secure the paper satis- factorily should notify the management at once. Address Thb Timhs, Hartford, Conn. $8.00 sl Yea.r. 3o. a. copy. The Hartford Paving and Construction Company. Pavement of Creo-Resinate Wood Blocks, Sheet or Block Asphalt, Vitrified Brick, and Granite Dimension Stone, Masonry, Foundations, Sewers, Granolithic Sidewalks and Driveways. Concrete Bridgfes, Fleors and Foundations a Specialty. OFFICE, 703 MAIN STREET. Crushed Trap Rock, (BOTTOM Stone and Rough Wall Stone) For MACADAM, BALLAST, CONCRETE, DRIVE- WAYS, &c. :\ %, 1 V Delivered by electric cars along all Hartford St. Ry. Co.'s lines or loaded into carts at bins, rear 1 73 State St. D. F. KEENAN, 721 Main St., HARTFORD. Represented by Don O'Connor, telephone. 102 Established 1853. Incorporated 1892. Swan & Finch Company Refiners and Dealers in OILS, 1 5 1 Maiden Lane, New York. ALDEN S. SWAN, CHARLES N. FINCH, President. V.-Prest. & Treas. JAMES C. PEABODY, Secy, and Manager. Amprtran Slprtrtral Wnrka. MAKERS OF BARE AND INSULATED WIRES AND CABLES. CiAL\^A]SriZED IRON AND STEEL ^VVIRES, STEEL STRANDS AND CABLES. PHILLIPSDALE, R. I. NEW YORK. CHICAGO. MONTREAL. 103 Wason Manufacturing Co, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Builders of Electric Cars of All Descriptions. lO-i leliighCar,Wlieel& Axle Works Successors to McKEE, FULLER & CO, POST OFFICE ADDRESS, CATASAUQUA, PA., U. 5. A. Works at Fullerton, Pa., L. V. R. R. Cable Code, "Carwheel, Catasauqua." MANUFACTURERS OF BROAD AND NARROW GAUGE FREIGHT AND COAL CARS of every Description. CHILLED AND STEEL TIRED CAR WHEELS for Electric Railway and Steam Railroad Service. HAnnERED AXLES AND OTHER FORQINQS. Capacity: 20 Cars per Day; 300 Wheels per Day. Wheels fitted to Axles and Prices furnished on application. 106 Forest Lake, PALMER, MASS. The Most Beautiful Pleasure Resort in Hampden County. ROW BOATS, LAUNCH, BOWLING ALLEY, PAVILION, SWINGS, &c. Special attention given to PICNIC PARTIES Sprm§:field & Eastern St. Ry. Co. 106 Connecticut Trust and Safe Deposit Company, Corner of Pearl and Main /treets, Hartford, Conn. Capital, $300,000. Surplus, $300,000. Banking Departnrent. Accounts opened with individuals, societies and companies. Trust Department. Acts as trustee under will, executor and administrator of estates. Safe Deposit Vaults, the most capacious and impregnable in the city. OFFICERS. MEIGS H. WHAPLES, Prest. HENRY S. ROBINSON, Secy. JOHN P. Wheeler, Treas. Hosmbr P. Redfihld, Ass't Treas. The Johns- Pratt Co., MANUFACTURERS OF Vulcabeston and Moulded Mica FOR STEAM PACKING, ELECTRICAL INSULATION, Etc., HARTFORD, CONN. 107 THE COMSOLIDATED CAR FENDER CO., MANUFACTURERS OF The "Providence" Fender. FACTORY, PROVIDENCE, R. I. OFFICE, 39-41 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. More than TEN THOUSAND CARS are equipped with this Fender. It is in use on one hundred and fifty-eight Electric Roads, and is endorsed by the ablest Street Railway Managers in the United States. This fenderissaid to be the most perfect LIFE SAVING DEVICE ever attached to an Electric Car. 108 THE Westinghouse Machine Co., Pittsburg and Chicagfo Builders of Steam Engines for any Power Purpose ^ The success that has attended this company has been largely due to the fact that its product is sold by engineers capable of understanding all the conditions surrounding any proposed installation ♦ The sale of its product is con- trolled by the engineering firm of Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co., who design and build complete manufacturing works, as well as complete power plants of every description. FOR INFORMATION, ADDRESS Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co Engineers, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Chicago, Detroit NEA\^, RELAYING a^o OLD T AisD GriRDER Rails BOUGHT AND SOLD. Henry Levis & Co. 26 so. 15th street, PHILADELPHIA. 109 ACROSS THE TRIANGLE. THE MiLFORD AND UXBRIDGE, THE ONLY DIRECT ROUTE MILF0RD.t10LLISIDN&PRAMIN(itlAM5lRY.C0. Do Not Fail to Take this Trip in on Your Outing. Further information may be had by sending for Time Tables and Circulars. Lake Nipmuc Park, on line of Milford & Oxbridge St. Ry. Co. Daily Attractions. Dancing, Boating, Etc. ADMISSION TO THE PARK FREE 110 11 H&rrlson Building, PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. STEEL TIRES, ^TEEL TIRED WHEELS. STEEL CASTINGS AND STEEL FORCINGS. Pettingell -Andrews Company, Headquarters for Electric Light and Electric Railway Supplies, BOSTON, MASS. SECURITY COM PAIN Y, 62 Pearl Street, Hartford, Conn. CAPITAL, $200,000. SURPLUS, $100,000. Is authorized by Charter from the Legislature of the State of Connecticut to act as KXKCUTOR, ADMINISTRATOR, GUARDIAN, CONSERVATOR, AGENT, ATTORNEY, RECEIVER, TRUSTEE, AND ASSIGNEE, and is prepared to receive and execute Trusts of every description. Loans made upon Collateral and Real Estate Security. Money Received on Deposit Subject to Check. Correspondence invited with a view to business relations. Atwood Collins, Henry E. Taintor, Chas. Edw. Prior, President. " \'ice-President. Sec'y and Treas. The HATCH & NORTH COAL COnPANY, Dealers in the best qualities of COAL for Steam and House use^ 811 MAIN STREET, HARTFORD, CONN. 113 Gentlemen : | When on an Outing Trip YOUXL feel all the better— and look better — if you select the Clothes and Furnishings here. We know just what's | right and we have it, the kind I it pays to buy. HORSFALL & ROTHSCHILD, Outfitters, Asylum St., Hartford- ALLYN HOUSE DRUG STORE. SOLE HARTFORD AGENCY FOR Delicious Chocolates and Bon=Bons. Philo W. Newton & Co., 142 ASYLUn ST.. HARTFORD, CONN. Street Car Tickets Sold. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ire (SL 014 042 656 8 # INSURANCE Kimball & Parker, C. C. Eim1)all. Cbas. £. Parker. 50 STATE STREET, First National Bank hlCig,, HARTFORD, CONN. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FIR.E. M AR.IN E AND TRANSPORTATION POLICY issued Qtt lo>vest r^Ltes in strong companies. Call at our offlce before insuring elsewhere. Orders by telephone re- ceive prompt attention.