Blunderstone
"Blunderstone" was the unusual name given this residence by its builder, Palmer, in 1860. In 1870 it was sold to Mr. Elizur Southworth, a...
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Jeff Dunn
- Sep 22, 2018
St. Francis Hospital - Litchfield
Such is the sentiment of every true Hospital Sister of St. Francis. Such was the sentiment which filled the hearts of five Sisters who...
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Jeff Dunn
- Aug 13, 2018
History and Development of Litchfield Creamery Company
The Litchfield Creamery Company was founded in 1912 and was located in the 2nd block of West Sargent Street. The Company operated in this...
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Jeff Dunn
- Nov 9, 2017
Brown Shoe Company Factory
Litchfield has for many years been the stronghold of men’s footwear in Brown Shoe Company. In 1916 first arrangements were made between...
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Jeff Dunn
- Apr 25, 2017
Roller Derby - The Roll-Away Skate Company
The credit for being the first recorded man in history to make a pair of roller skates belongs to Joseph Merlin, born in Huys, Belgium,...
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Jeff Dunn
- Jun 29, 2016
Dearduff Roller Rink
DEARDUFF ROLLER RINK and Snack Room is located on Route No. 16 near Junction 66. The building was designed and built by Virgil A....
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Jeff Dunn
- Sep 17, 2015
The House of Sunshine
THE HOUSE OF SUNSHINE is a symbol of goodwill. It was in the early 1920’that a small publishing business was started in Litchfield, based...
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Jeff Dunn
- May 9, 2013
Stamer Implement Company
This firm, dealers for the Massey-Harris line of farm equipment, was established in January, 1946, by Chris G. Stamer. For several years...
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Jeff Dunn
- Aug 11, 2012
Litchfield Elks Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks LITCHFIELD Lodge No. 654, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was instituted on February 11,...
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Jeff Dunn
- Dec 6, 2011
Buske Lines, Inc.
THE BUSKE LINES, Inc. located at 123 West Tyler Avenue, has been operating trucks for 30 years. The company was started in 1923 by Mr....
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