Walking Tour - 4 different routes
9:30 a.m. Asylum Hill
How did Asylum Hill get its name? Discover the
reasons and why migration to Asylum Hill was so popular, becoming the
destination neighborhood for so many, including Mark Twain and Harriet
Beecher Stowe. Participants will view the incredible historic
preservation efforts taking place and learn more about the people that
made “The Hill” their home and today’s residents who are embracing the
City’s architectural legacy!
Are you aware the State Capitol was originally
designed with a Clock Tower instead of a Dome? Get up and close to check
out the fine details and fantastic stone work of the State Capitol.
Explore the incredible history of Bushnell Park, America’s first
municipally voted and funded park, designed by Jacob Weidenmann,
landscape designer of Hartford’s Butler-McCook House and Cedar Hill
Cemetery. Climb the steps of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch and
uncover the last resting place of its architect!
10:30 a.m. Downtown/Riverfront
Hartford has the first two-sided building in the
World! Did you know that? Explore Downtown’s growth through the
centuries by examining the buildings that rose and fell during the years
of “urban renewal” and the recent additions to the skyline. Who were the
visionaries and the nationally renowned architects? Witness the
reconnection of the Capital City to the riverfront and discover the
hiding place of a rare Civil War artifact!
Where is the bridge on Main Street that crosses a
buried river? The 1833 Stone Bridge, at the time the largest in the
United States, finally connected Hartford’s southern neighborhoods.
South Downtown, locally known as SoDo, experienced an explosion of
development with beautiful brownstone townhouses and Greek Revival
homes. Step into this welcoming neighborhood and view these landmarks,
along with the gracious grounds of the Butler-McCook House, Main
Street’s last surviving 18th century home. See their Civil
War era rose bush still in bloom! Stories about South Green will prepare
you for Halloween, with tales of witches that predate Salem!
Registration and sign in time:
(Everyone must sign in)
- Walking Tour 8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Start Time - Walking Tours hosted by The Hartford Preservation Alliance
4 different, 1 hour tours: 2 leaving at 9:30 a.m., 2 at 10:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. Tours: Asylum Hill or Bushnell Park/Capitol Grounds 10:30 a.m. Tours: Downtown/Riverfront or South Downtown/South Green
How to Register
By Mail (one
form person) deadline Friday, September 3
Send this form (coming soon) to:
Bike Walk Connecticut
P.O. Box 270149
West Hartford, CT 06127
In Person
Please arrive early on the day of event
Walking Tour
Fee:
Early Bird: On or before Mon, August 9 $20
Tuesday, August 10 – Thursday, September 11 $25
New Members: Sign up for the 2010 Tour and receive a $10 discount off a
Bike Walk Connecticut membership.
PLEASE NOTE: A Release of Liability Form must be signed and submitted by everyone at the event. Forms will be provided on site or print out the form at www.hartfordbiketour.org and bring with you.
HPA focuses on educating the public about preservation issues and benefits, convening and collaborating with interested parties for positive change, advocating for rehabilitation and proper "mothballing" of older structures, and placing appropriate properties on state and federal historic registries. In fulfilling this agenda, HPA is contributing to Hartford's quality of life and neighborhood pride by preserving the irreplaceable.
www.HartfordPreservation.org
