Well, we are a few days into Spring and there is still snow on the ground and the temperature is less than spring like. Despite this I am hopeful Spring will begin to show itself in all its glory shortly enough. Winter this year has been an interesting one to say the least but I must say there were some nice photographic opportunities to be had. I am posting a few Winter photographs that were made as a tribute and final farewell to Winter.
On October 29, 1900 dedicatory exercises were held at which Mr. Hubbard formally presented the Tower to the City of Meriden. According to a local newspaper, A large number of members of the Court of Common Council, together with other dignitaries attended an oyster roast in the shadow of the Tower. Westbound trolleys were crowded with citizens who used this form of transportation to bring them to the park area from where they had a long, arduous trek, on foot, to the Tower. There were also a number of persons who drove to the top of the mountain in their own carriages. At two o’clock, it was estimated that approximately 250 guests were in attendance. Their genial host, Mr. Hubbard, had provided six barrels of clams. These were roasted over a big fire under the direction of C.W.F. Pardee of the Winthrop Hotel and P.J. Quigley, a local contractor, with the assistance of twelve men. The Tower itself was the center of attraction and nearly everyone had something to say concerning the beautiful scenery and Mr. Hubbard’s benevolence. During the afternoon, several group photographs were taken. Three cheers were given to Mr. Hubbard by the visitors. They were called for by Judge Wilbur F. Davis, who acclaimed Mr. Hubbard as the “first citizen of Meriden”.A large flag was raised on the tower at noon by Contractor Quigley and as it floated to the breeze three rousing cheers were given.
"What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness". - John Steinbeck
Barn Island Wildlife Management Area
Colebrook, CT
Simmie is a landscape photographer based in northeastern United States. He enjoys capturing images of forests, waterfalls, and seascapes. His passion for landscape photography extends to post processing and education. Follow him on Instagram and Flickr.
