Sharing FB memory: 'Turnback Tuesday' from this date in 2018

Turnback Tuesday is checking out the Sanford family rambling structure home, built in 1836 on the corner of 4th and Caroline Streets in Derby. 

This photo was taken circa 1962. Note the great cars parked in front. 

The white car on the left is a 1958 Mercury, in the center is a 1953 Buick and on the right is an early 1960s Dodge or Plymouth.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for always sharing interesting local history!

*In an effort to keep my beloved husband Ralph's memory alive, I'm sharing his comment on this post:  

"As a six-decade long fan of old Detroit iron, next to the house is a 1959 Mercury Monterey, in front left is a 1955 Buick Special (3 portholes in front fender) and a 1962 Dodge Dart. Love these cars! Great photo!"

Not trying to correct the years on the original post but simply keeping Ralph on my blog and Facebook pages!

Sharing Facebook memory: 'Turnback Tuesday' from this date in 2018

Turnback Tuesday features “Another View from Sanford House” painting.

This oil-on-canvas was painted in 1852 by Calvin Curtis born in Stratford in 1822. The Sanford House was the home of Nehemiah Curtis and Nancy Bateman Shelton Sanford and was located on the corner of Caroline and 4th Street in Derby.

The painting is overlooking a canal and the Housatonic River and can be viewed at the Derby Public Library in the Adult Reference/Computer Room.

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

Recuperation journey: August afternoon

Clouds over Ansonia Riverwalk.

Visiting Pickett's Pond at Osbornedale State Park in Derby. 

Wildflowers! 

'Turnback Tuesday' features painting of Sanford House in Derby

Turnback Tuesday features “Another View from Sanford House” painting. 
This oil-on-canvas was painted in 1852 by Calvin Curtis born in Stratford in 1822.
The Sanford House was the home of Nehemiah Curtis and Nancy Bateman Shelton Sanford and was located on the corner of Caroline and 4th Streets in Derby. 
The painting features a scene overlooking a canal and the Housatonic River. It can be viewed at the Derby Public Library in the Adult Reference/Computer Room.


*Thanks go to the Derby Public Library for sharing this interesting local history each week!