Unveiling of Tablet/Plaque, Atwood Machine Co., Water Street, Stonington CT

Archive

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Historic Stonington

Name/Title

Unveiling of Tablet/Plaque, Atwood Machine Co., Water Street, Stonington CT

Entry/Object ID

2002.0613.420

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. Simeon E. Baldwin speaking at unveiling of tablet. Rev. G. B. Marsten officiated. Chas. McCourt holding hat to shade eyes; Dr. James H. Weeks, no hat, to Gov. Baldwin's left. Flag hung inicorrectly (stars should be on left) and not used as bunting! Copy on slide 84-1 (also includes 84-3) taken by Ingrid Fedderson, 1991 Index card done by Jack Fix

Collection

Dorothea Hewitt Gould Collection