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    Norfolk Historical Marker

    Norfolk Historical Marker

    4.0(1 review)
    0.0 mi

    Some of the early settlers of Norfolk worked in the mills. Some were farmers and blacksmiths…read more But in, April of 1775, they became American patriots and soldiers as they marched 136 miles to Boston to take up arms against the British. By the time of independence, over 150 of Norfolk's men had fought in the Revolutionary War. Located on a village green where Routes 272 and 44 intersect, this is a two-sided marker from the CT Historical Commission in the familiar white lettering on a blue background. It dates to 1975 and is in very good condition. The full inscription reads: Norfolk In the heart of the Green Woods on what was later the Hartford-Albany Turnpike, Norfolk was settled in 1744 by Cornelius Brown of Windsor. The town was incorporated in 1758 with forty-four voters at the first town meeting. A meeting house was built, and in 1761 the Reverend Ammi R. Robbins became the first minister, serving for fifty-two years. Twenty-four men from Norfolk marched to aid Boston in April, 1775, and over one hundred and fifty fought in the Revolutionary War. The early settlers were farmers, erecting sawmills, gristmills, and blacksmithies for their own needs. Using the waterpower of the Blackberry River, the town became industrial in the 1800's, manufacturing such diverse products as linseed oil, men's hats, woolens, cheese boxes, scythes and hoes. In the later 19th century industry declined, but the coming of the Connecticut Western Railroad in 1871, together with Norfolk's natural beauty contributed to the growth of a thriving summer colony. Largely through the efforts of the Battell and Eldridge families, Norfolk has been a center of culture since the establishment of the Norfolk Library in 1888 and the Litchfield County Choral Union in 1899. The Stoeckel Estate and its famous Music Shed, often visited by many of the world's greatest musical artists, is now the home of the Yale Summer School of Music and Art. Erected by the Town of Norfolk the Norfolk Historic District Commission and the Connecticut Historical Commission 1975

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    CT State Community College Northwestern

    CT State Community College Northwestern

    4.5(4 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    Went for an info session with my son. Really great group of deans and faculty members readily…read moreavailable. Warm greeting. Genuine interest in all students and families who attended.

    There is NOTHING wrong with community college. I went to NWCC for my first two years to get my AS…read morein Marketing & Sales. Many students fresh out of high school think that going here will look "bad" in the long run when transferring, and finding a career, but I strongly disagree. Professors Valerie Royals and Dr. David Rodgers are great. I took classes in communications, micro/macro economics, financial/managerial accounting, all of my general ed classes, etc. And guess what? They ALL transferred to the University of Hartford, all 60 credits. Many of the full time staff and adjunct teachers have real-world experience and incorporate that into every day lessons. Some also teach part time or night classes at UCONN or UHART. I also remember having a professor in marketing who worked full-time for Pfizer, and a professor and mathematics who works full-time at the Hartford. I can't guarantee that those same people will still be there now, but when I can tell you is that this experience was not only great, but I was able to commute from my house extremely easily, and it saved me tons of money! I am now out of college debt-free because I started off I community college. To put it in perspective, I spent two years here, that's four total semesters as well as a few summer classes here and there to speed up the process. Each semester ran me about $1750 not including books. Books or anywhere from $3-$500 depending on the semester. This is pennies on the dollar compared to the university I transferred to! I also can't say with 100% confidence these prices because are the same because this was about 3+ years ago and I'm sure they have risen but they are most definitely cheaper then any state school or university! Some other perks about Northwestern are: free printing from the library, free tutoring assistance for classes, small class sizes, office hours with professors, opportunity for extra credit, activities part provided by the school and clubs to participate in!

    Torrington Library - True Ghost Stories of Connecticut, October 2023

    Torrington Library

    4.7(7 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    In October 2024, this library will be 160 years old. It has such a deep and rich history regarding…read morehow it came into existence. The community and a few key figures put their minds and money together so that this library can be accessible to this community. 160 years later, this historic and cultural landmark stands proudly in the City of Torrington and still serves the community today. They are currently paving the parking lot. When I went, there were some parking but it is metered. Thanks to Tricia B.'s review, I took her advice and parked across the street near the 99 restaurant plaza; parking was free, you would just have to cross a few streets, thankfully there were crosswalks and lights. The building architecture is magnificent. We went into the side entrance and up the stairs to the children's library. The children's library was large and has plenty of toys for the kids. There were tables and seats. Another area was the art area, there were tables with markers, crayons, pencils, etc. of course, plenty of books and other resources. When I was leaving, I saw an armed security officer, which I thought was odd because it's a library and I've never seen one at a library. Overall, just like any other library, this is a great asset and resource to have in a community.

    This is a five star location because it's a library, and provides books and a safe space for the…read moremasses. But their use of metered parking has me seriously on edge. I wouldn't go to the library at a time when the meters are in effect, or park across the street by the 99 Restaurant where there are no meters. Anyway, besides that, the library is a combination of old building and newly renovated. There are ghostly rumors about the old side, where the reading room is, but they seem to be rather peaceful spirits. I would be too in such beautiful and austere surroundings. The librarians seem mostly friendly, with very tight reins. The elevators and restrooms require their engagement. I can appreciate that. There is a security presence in the building but they fly below the radar.

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    Torrington Library - Jimmy "Mr. Haunted" Petonito October 2023

    Jimmy "Mr. Haunted" Petonito October 2023

    Torrington Library - True Ghost Stories of Connecticut, October 2023

    True Ghost Stories of Connecticut, October 2023

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    Farmington Library

    Farmington Library

    5.0(7 reviews)
    23.8 mi

    I did not expect to find the Farmington library as part of a larger town government complex. If I…read morewere a betting person, I'd blame the seventies. The outside of the building is very austere and gray. There is a fair amount of parking available, so watch out for pedestrians. The building itself is huge; there is a map in the lobby and it is helpful. The lobby has so much on its own - a used book sales area, movies, space to sit.... There used to be (if memory serves over several years) a coffee station but now holds maps for planning information. There is, off the lobby, also a whimsical duck statue. The Friends of the library do a book sale once a year. On the last day, it starts as a normal sale, and in the afternoon goes to $10 per bag you fill with books. There is a gap between those two sales, and a place to queue until the bag sale opens. You're not going to pull one over on the Friends and sneak in as the first part of the sale ends. You'll be asked to wait outside.

    Definitely one of the nicer libraries I've been to. This was located near the Farmington high…read moreschool and town hall. This review is mainly for the children's section. The area was large and it's on the left side when you enter from the main entrance. There were two Librarian who were friendly. My toddler wanted to play with the trains set but you have to get the trains from them. After you're done, just return them to the librarians. They are also participating in the 1000 books before Kindergarten program like Simsbury library is doing. You read to your child and each milestone (ie. 100 books read), you get a free book. I think it's neat that they let you borrow bags of toys. There are computers with educational games for the kids. There is a storytime area that has a painting of a large dragon and puppets to play with. A play kitchen is also available to play with. Overall, a great spot to bring your toddlers and older kids, because there's a tween area too.

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    Farmington Library
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