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Iconic Waldorf Astoria To Reopen After Years-Long Makeover: Here’s When Iconic Waldorf Astoria To Reopen After Years-Long Makeover: Here’s When
Iconic Waldorf Astoria To Reopen After Years-Long Makeover: Here’s When An iconic New York hotel will soon be reopening after a years-long renovation. The Waldorf Astoria is on track to be up and running in the spring. It has been closed for renovation since February 2017. The hotel's online reservation system went live last week. An announcement on its website states, "We are opening Spring 2025 and are now accepting reservations for stays and groups beginning September 2025." Known for its Art Deco design and rich history, the Waldorf Astoria has been a symbol of luxury since its original opening in 1931. Over the decades, it has hosted countless celebriti…
200-Year-Old Historic CT Home That Belonged To Famed Figure Hits Market For $410K 200-Year-Old Historic CT Home That Belonged To Famed Figure Hits Market For $410K
200-Year-Old Historic CT Home That Belonged To Famed Figure Hits Market For $410K For anyone looking to own a piece of Connecticut history, a 200-year-old home that belonged to a famed Nutmegger recently went up for sale.  The Hiram Rider House, a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in Tolland County, is listed for sale at $409,900.  The 2,592-square-foot Willington home at 238 Tolland Turnpike was built in 1820 for Hiram Rider "who served as a judge, county sheriff, town Selectman, state representative, and state treasurer," according to Historic Buildings of Connecticut. It remained in the Rider family for multiple generations.  For co…
Greenwich Church Hosts Spooky Historical Ghost Tour Through Cemetery Greenwich Church Hosts Spooky Historical Ghost Tour Through Cemetery
Greenwich Church Hosts Spooky Historical Ghost Tour Through Cemetery Meet the ghosts who haunt the cemetery of a Fairfield County church this weekend. Christ Church Greenwich is hosting a free historical ghost adventure on Sunday, Oct. 27, through the Christ Church Greenwich Memorial Garden, where actors will play the corporeal versions of Mrs. Nathaniel Witherell, Rev. Yarrington, and Mr. Higgins, who are buried there. They'll entertain guests with their stories from their time.   Lynn Garelick, Christ Church Greenwich historian, will lead the tour.  Anyone interested in attending should arrive at the 254 East Putnam Ave.…
Expanded Darien Estate With 'Historic Charm' Now Listed For $19M Expanded Darien Estate With 'Historic Charm' Now Listed For $19M
Expanded Darien Estate With 'Historic Charm' Now Listed For $19M If you dream of living in an expansive estate at the end of a gravel drive lined with pear trees, a historic Connecticut home may be the place for you.  The Fairfield County residence, built in 1937 by Philadelphia architect Julian A. Fay, is located at 865 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd. in the Fairfield County town of Darien and is now on sale for a small fee of $19 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The 10,197-square-foot Georgian Colonial has been restored and expanded by its current owners, who shaped it into a more contemporary home while still preserving its "historic ch…
$15 Million New England Mansion 'Has It All,' Listing Says $15 Million New England Mansion 'Has It All,' Listing Says
$15 Million New England Mansion 'Has It All,' Listing Says A custom shingle-style mansion on the waterfront that honors the lot's 150-year history is on the market. Located in Manchester-By-The-Sea, Essex County, the mansion at 10 Boardman Avenue “has it all,” according to its listing. It is currently listed for just over $15.6 million.  The six-bedroom, 11-bathroom home (dubbed "Oakledge") features 12,000 square feet of custom millwork, a private beach, a heated pool, a sports court, and more. Built in 2009, the 10 Boardman Avenue mansion was modeled after the original stick-style cottage built on the property in 1873 (although it may be…
Student From Fairfield County Found Dead At SCSU Was History Major, Ex-Basketball Player Student From Fairfield County Found Dead At SCSU Was History Major, Ex-Basketball Player
Student From Fairfield County Found Dead At Scsu Was History Major, Ex-Basketball Player A 22-year-old from Fairfield County who was found dead in his car at Southern Connecticut State University was an American history major and basketball player who attended elementary school in Westchester. Brookfield resident Sean Gallo was found unresponsive in his vehicle that was parked in the West Campus Parking Garage at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, school officials said. Gallo, born in Hong Kong, was a graduate of Brookfield High School, Class of 2015 and received his associate degree from Naugatuck Valley Community College.  He was studying history at SCSU at the ti…
Lisa Annunziato, Beloved Teacher In Ridgefield For 21 Years, Dies At 57 Lisa Annunziato, Beloved Teacher In Ridgefield For 21 Years, Dies At 57
Lisa Annunziato, Beloved Teacher In Ridgefield For 21 Years, Dies At 57 Lisa Annunziato, who taught at Ridgefield Academy for 21 years, died Thursday, Aug. 29, at age 57. "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague," the school announced on Facebook. "She was passionate about education, especially her work with math and history, and was deeply committed to her students, her school, and the craft of teaching. She developed deep and meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, and was highly effective in the classroom." Annunziato died at home in Ridgefield, said the obituary. She was born in …
Learn About Monroe's History In New Illustrated Book Launching This Month Learn About Monroe's History In New Illustrated Book Launching This Month
Learn About Monroe's History In New Illustrated Book Launching This Month MONROE, Conn. -- A new illustrated paperback capturing the rich history of Monroe will be launched at a luncheon at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Jan. 7. The luncheon will introduce "Monroe Thought Time II," which chronicles such little-known chapters in the town's history as: A Ku Klux Klan rally in 1924 that drew 1,100 America-Firsters to a site where a Goodwill Store stands today A neighborhood popularly called Punkups that disappeared when Lake Zoar was created in 1919 The unsolved mystery of Captain Nathan Seeley, who was found dead in his barn in 1890 with a noose a…