Historian Jeff Murray takes a look into West Hartford’s past to uncover some surprising information, stir up some memories, or reflect on how much life has changed – or hasn’t changed at all. Enjoy this week’s ‘From West Hartford’s Archives’ …

By Jeff Murray

On Oct. 12, 1970, the Connecticut Historical Commission presented the Town of West Hartford with a historical marker installed on the grounds of the Veterans Memorial in the Center. Located at the northwest corner of Farmington Avenue and North Main Street, the ceremony dedicated the marker to the founding of the town in the 1670s and its subsequent development.

The West Hartford Historical Society was chartered in 1953 to discover and preserve historic materials, as well as to prevent the destruction of historic sites (it was admir

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