Gov. Baldwin and Cornelius Crandall at Plaque dedication, Atwood Machine Co., Water Street, Stonington CT

Archive

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Historic Stonington

Name/Title

Gov. Baldwin and Cornelius Crandall at Plaque dedication, Atwood Machine Co., Water Street, Stonington CT

Entry/Object ID

2002.0613.415

Scope and Content

One of two photos showing dignitaries at the dedication of Plaque on wall of Atwood Machine Co. It reads "1814-1914 (star and anchor with USD 1812). Near this spot was located the fort in which the defenders of Stonington Connecticut bravely battled and drove the British Squadrons from our shores on the memorable days of 9, 10, and 11 August 1814. Erected by the National Socieety of United States Daughters of 1812, Stonington Connecticut". Gov. Baldwin (L) and Warden Cornelius Crandall at dediction of plaque for Battle of 1814. (Later an oak tree was planted at Wadawanuck Square) Copy on slide 84-3 (includes 84-1 on same slide) taken by Ingrid Fedderson, 1991 Index card done by Jack Fix

Collection

Dorothea Hewitt Gould Collection