By John White I thank God for the blessing of growing up in Cheshire. In 1950, when my family moved here to our home on Fernwood Lane, I was 11 years old. Cheshire had a population of 6,000, not counting the cows. My family had moved from a brand new community just south of Baltimore. […]
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Dr. Robert L. Chesanow (1935-2018) Cheshirepedia founding member and contributor
Cheshirepedia has lost a dear friend, founding member and contributor: Dr. Robert L. Chesanow (known to all as Dr. Bob). He was Treasurer of Cheshirepedia at the time of his death. Dr. Bob, 82, was born in Kearny New Jersey then traveled home to Great Barrington MA. After a reading test, at age 5, he […]
Farmington Canal Talk
Cheshirepedia, Inc. is on the air again, to announce its latest project. The portion of the Farmington Trail extending from Cornwall Avenue to West Main Street is now the site of a massive construction project, which by itself is attracting an occasional audience. This certainly calls to mind the important role the Canal played in […]
Admiral Andrew Hull Foote: Cheshire Resident, Civil War Admiral
Cheshire resident John White gave this talk about Admiral Andrew Hull Foote at the Cheshire Historical Society in January, 2017. THE LIFE OF ADMIRAL ANDREW HULL FOOTE In speaking to you about my life history, it seems proper to begin reciting it by presenting some genealogical information, especially because some of my ancestors were notable […]
2016 Cheshire Historic Tour Booklet for Sale!
The new booklet describing the Trolley Tour of the south end of town is now available for purchase: Tour of South Brooksvale and More. The book describes some of the historically significant homes and places that were on the 2016 Trolley Tour of this area! Included are descriptions of the 1733 Enos Brooks house, Northeastern Forestry Company, Cheshire Nursery, […]
Lock 12, Farmington Canal
Cheshire Remembers Men & The Monument Book for Sale!
Cheshire Remembers Men and the Monument by Jeanné Chesanow. 128pp. with many illustrations, photos and index. Cheshire Remembers is the only book about Cheshire in the Civil War. It begins with a description of the small farming town of Cheshire, a peaceful place of dirt roads and quiet evenings. When in 1861 several Southern states leave […]
The Story Behind the Paradox Monument: A Speech by the Designer of the Sculptural Tribute and Monument Honoring Cheshire’s Veterans
Presented at the Cheshire Veterans Memorial Plaza, Cheshire, Connecticut Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, 2017, 11 a.m. By Jerry R. Lodynsky John White called to ask me to speak to you today about this Memorial Plaza site since 30 years ago I became involved with a remarkable group of Cheshire Veterans and their families. I was […]
Welcome to Cheshirepedia
Cheshirepedia will provide comprehensive, accurate information about the town of Cheshire, Connecticut – its places, culture, institutions, significant events, and the people that shaped them. The friendly electronic format is intended for use by students, teachers, researchers, and general information-seekers. The website will have lively text accompanied by many images – maps, drawings, paintings and […]
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Cheshirepedia, Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 non-profit organization. Thanks to all of those who have donated their time and financial support to us to make this journey to non-profit status a reality. All donations to Cheshirepedia, Inc. are fully tax-deductible. The editorial staff is working diligently to prepare hundreds of photos and many articles […]
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