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
