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Ancient Plumtrees

Ancient Plumtrees

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

Bethel's town historian, Patrick Tierney Wild, shares this month's Bygone Bethel's column about Ancient Plumtrees.

“The Gritty Little Shepaug” - Part 4 of Building the Bethel Branch

“The Gritty Little Shepaug” - Part 4 of Building the Bethel Branch

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

Fresh off the vine! Presenting Part 4 of Bygone Bethel's Building the Bethel Branch by Bethel's Town Historian, Patrick Tierney Wild.

Building the Bethel Branch - Part Three - Look out for the Locomotive!

Building the Bethel Branch - Part Three - Look out for the Locomotive!

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

Bethel's Town Historian, Patrick Tierney Wild, brings us Part Three of Building the Bethel Branch series in this month's Bygone Bethel!

BUILDING THE BETHEL BRANCH LINE - PART TWO - WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY

BUILDING THE BETHEL BRANCH LINE - PART TWO - WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

Pulling up to the station is Bygone Bethel's Part Two of Building the Bethel Branch Line, Where there's a will there's a way.

Building the Bethel Branch Line - Part One - Bridge to the Past

Building the Bethel Branch Line - Part One - Bridge to the Past

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

February 8, 2023

Bygone Bethel is back on track with a never before published series about the history of the Bethel line to the Shepaug Valley Railroad.

A Brief History of the Bethel Opera House

A Brief History of the Bethel Opera House

By

Michaela Lawlor

January 11, 2022

Ever wonder about the history of the Bethel Opera House on Greenwood Avenue? This month's ByGone Bethel explores its past to current day.

Haunted by Stony Hill’s Past

Haunted by Stony Hill’s Past

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

October 25, 2021

A Look at Historic Houses of Stony Hill.

Terre Haute Golf Course

Terre Haute Golf Course

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October 15, 2021

There once was a beautiful golf course in Bethel, CT called Terre Haute. Bethelite, Mike Taylor, shares fond memories of the property.

Bethel Opens Two New Schools in 1895

Bethel Opens Two New Schools in 1895

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

September 20, 2021

On September 2, 1895, the town of Bethel gave birth to twins.

Flying Blind

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

August 12, 2021

Memorial Day, 1934 began with a bang when a United Air Lines passenger plane crashed in Bethel.

Bethel Celebrates “Old Home Day” Atop Hoyt’s Hill

Bethel Celebrates “Old Home Day” Atop Hoyt’s Hill

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

July 4, 1910, described as one of the greatest and most successful public gatherings and celebrations ever held in the history of the town.

GROWING UP IN GRASSY PLAIN

GROWING UP IN GRASSY PLAIN

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

One Woman’s Memories of Her Youth in Bethel During the 1830s & 1840s

The Governor’s Visit to Bethel - 1903

The Governor’s Visit to Bethel - 1903

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

A Day to Remember

The Mysterious Early Life of Maria Parloa

The Mysterious Early Life of Maria Parloa

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

America’s first celebrity cook once called Bethel her home but also kept her life’s beginnings a closely guarded secret.

Bethel Counterfeiters Nabbed by the U.S. Secret Service

Bethel Counterfeiters Nabbed by the U.S. Secret Service

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

Newspapers from NYC to San Francisco trumpeted the story of how a den of highly-skilled counterfeiters had been discovered in Bethel, CT.

The Secret Wedding of Miss Marian Anderson

The Secret Wedding of Miss Marian Anderson

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

February 14, 2021

In July of 1943, America's greatest operatic voice said "I do" in Bethel, CT.

Cut Down On Elm Street

Cut Down On Elm Street

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

January 10, 2021

A Tale of Trolley Tracks, Trees, and Tragedy

Dashing Through the Snow

Dashing Through the Snow

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

December 15, 2020

In 19th century New England, sleigh rides weren't just something you sang about: they were part of everyday life.

What a Bethel Thanksgiving was like in 1896

What a Bethel Thanksgiving was like in 1896

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

November 18, 2020

A special Bethel Thanksgiving treat discovered by Patrick Wild of what Thanksgiving was like in 1896.

Solving the Mystery of Aunt Patty’s Lane

Solving the Mystery of Aunt Patty’s Lane

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

November 15, 2020

The history behind the Bethel road named Aunt Patty's Lane has been a mystery, until now.

Vaghi Building History

Vaghi Building History

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November 1, 2020

Here's the history of the Vaghi Building in Bethel which suffered a partial collapse during Tropical Storm Isaias in August.

The Man Who Was the “J” in Blue Jay Orchards

The Man Who Was the “J” in Blue Jay Orchards

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

October 15, 2020

A glimpse into Bethel's Blue Jay Orchard's history.

When Eleanor Roosevelt Visited Bethel

When Eleanor Roosevelt Visited Bethel

By

Michaela Lawlor

September 23, 2020

A year ago, my father met Lynn Burtis when she visited my family’s Greenwood Avenue business.

An Overlooked Historic Landmark Stands the Test of Time

An Overlooked Historic Landmark Stands the Test of Time

By

Patrick Tierney Wild

September 23, 2020

Bethel is fortunate to still possess many buildings of both historical and architectural significance.

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