'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby homestead built in 1917

Turnback Tuesday visits the much loved home of Harry L. Stocking, who built this home at 27 Cedric Ave., Derby, in 1917.

He put an incubator in the basement to start plants and hatch chickens.

A coal fueled stove was used for heat. The property boasted a large garden with potatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, corn, peas, and turnips. Harry lived here with his wife, Harriet, until 1928 when they moved to Wallingford. He was employed at R. N. Bassett Co. as a foreman.

This photo was a recent donation made by Harry’s granddaughter.

Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.