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Though today’s Union Station looks remarkably similar to the 1887 original, some things have changed—namely the raised pedestrian footbridge, shown in this photograph, which was built in 1912 to aid passengers in crossing the tracks to the platform…

Through this historic photograph of two women sitting in the station’s waiting room, we see a glimpse into both the internal structures and decor of Union Station in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The exterior of the station remains largely the same as depicted here, though the surrounding landscape has changed greatly in the years since these postcards were made. In the place of the quaint building to the left of the station now lies a large,…

This original survey of Starr Street from 1835 and 1876 shows how the area has evolved over the years. It shows plots of land with property lines and handwritten information explaining the subdivision. As one note explains, for example, a couple of…

This pamphlet helps us to understand each house’s personality and history through images and notes about the original owners. The houses were built for average people such as grocers and school teachers. The decline and subsequent restoration of each…

This brochure advertises the “Tale of the Whale Museum” located in 3 Whale Oil Row. A message at the bottom reads “Save The Whale,” with a warning that “great whales are almost extinct.” This example of New London’s current environmental activism…

The four two-story Greek Revival buildings on Huntington Street (known as Whale Oil Row) were constructed between 1835 and 1845 by owners with strong ties to New London’s whaling industry. This is a glimpse of that cozy neighborhood in the early…

Connecticut College’s built environment reflects a rich history of ideals and beliefs. Individual buildings and masterplans express the architectural values held by society of the time. President Blunt oversaw the construction of seven dormitories…