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The Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Architect Charles A. Platt was hired “to design an elegant neo-classical granite structure on a hill overlooking New London and the Thames River."
Ticket Stub to New London
New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad Agent Stub to New London, Connecticut
The Mohican Hotel Lobby
Opened in 1898, the Mohican Hotel was a renowned hotel in Connecticut. New London’s location between Boston and New York meant that it was a hot spot for travelers. New London experienced a rise in tourism during the turn of the century. As seen in…
Bank Check of the National Whaling Bank of New London, CT
The National Whaling Bank was one of several business banks in New London as its economy boomed in the whaling era. The bank is the third oldest in the city and was founded by a group of whaling merchants.
Atomic Submarine The Seawolf Launched in New London, CT
This photo depicts the USS Seawolf (SSN 575)—the second nuclear submarine created by Electric Boat Co. (General Dynamics). Its general design was modeled on the USS Nautilus, but the Seawolf propulsion system was more technically advanced, and it is…
Hygienic Restaurant and Bar Menu
The coffee stained, wrinkled pages display meals costing not much more than a single dollar. While prices have changed, the lobster logo is still used in the current art gallery’s literature.
Congregation Beth El Relocates
The Congregation's original home