From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Sterling Piano Co. in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of the Sterling Piano Company in Derby. It is shown overlooking the canal that united Ansonia and Birmingham in the Water Street area. It has since been filled in, with Home Depot now occupying the spot that was previously occupied by Farrel Corp. until the year 2000.

In the background is the Naugatuck River.

[First posted on this date in 2016.]

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

TEAM to host Men Who Cook May 3 at Warsaw Park in Ansonia

ANSONIA - One week from today, May 3: Come on out to TEAM's signature event - Men Who Cook at Warsaw Park!

We will be eating good food, drinking good drinks, enjoying good music and company, all in support of TEAM's vital, meaningful work that helps thousands across our community.

See you there!

Shared from TEAM's Facebook page.

Shelton History Center slates program on protecting family heirlooms

Back by popular demand!

Join us [Shelton History Center] at the Shelton Community Center Saturday, May 3 from 1-3 p.m. to discover how to keep your keepsakes safe!

Learn archival secrets to help keep your family heirlooms - books, linens, and more - safe and clean for years to come!

This is shared from the Shelton History Center Facebook page.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts next week's sales

 

Ansonia to commemorate 50th anniversary of end of Vietnam War

 

ANSONIA - Mayor David Cassetti invites all city residents to join him, along with Chùa Phước Long Ansonia Buddhist Temple, at noon Wednesday in Veterans Park to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

Please join us for this event to also honor the heroes for their bravery and others for their ultimate sacrifice.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

G.E.T. Life Church Women's Ministry in Ansonia to host luncheon May 10

 

Happy Birthday in Heaven, Ralph

Today would have been Ralph's 70th birthday. 

I miss him every day but grateful to have wonderful memories to sustain me.

Here he is with his grandfather, Ralph I, and father, Ralph II, in his grandparents' home in Steubenville, Ohio. 

He wrote on Facebook that this was the last time the three of them were together.