HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY ART TOUR
HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY ART TOUR
Hartford Public Library
500 Main Street, Hartford CT 06103
Driving Downtown - Hartford 4K - Connecticut USA
Driving Downtown Streets - Main Street - Hartford Connecticut USA - Episode 73.
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Hartford is the capital of Connecticut and the historic seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775,[1] making it Connecticut's third-largest city after the coastal cities of Bridgeport and New Haven. Census Bureau estimates since then have indicated Hartford's subsequent fall to fourth place statewide as a result of sustained population growth in the coastal city of Stamford.
Nicknamed the Insurance Capital of the World, Hartford houses many insurance company headquarters, and insurance remains the region's major industry.[2] Founded in 1637, Hartford is among the oldest cities in the United States. Hartford is home to the nation's oldest public art museum, the Wadsworth Atheneum; the oldest publicly funded park, Bushnell Park; the oldest continuously published newspaper, The Hartford Courant; the second-oldest secondary school, Hartford Public; Trinity College, an elite, private liberal arts college, and the Mark Twain House where the author wrote his most famous works and raised his family, among other historically significant attractions. In 1868, resident Mark Twain wrote, Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief.[3]
Following the American Civil War, Hartford was the richest city in the United States for several decades.[4] Today, Hartford is one of the poorest cities in the nation with 3 out of every 10 families living below the poverty line.[5] In sharp contrast, the Hartford metropolitan area is ranked 32nd of 318 metropolitan areas in total economic production[6] and 7th out of 280 metropolitan statistical areas in per capita income. Highlighting the socio-economic disparity between Hartford and its suburbs, 83% of Hartford's jobs are filled by commuters from neighboring towns who earn over $80,000, while 75% of Hartford residents who commute to work in other towns earn just $40,000.
Economy
Hartford is the historic international center of the insurance industry, with companies such as Aetna, Conning & Company, The Hartford, The Phoenix Companies, UnitedHealthcare and Hartford Steam Boiler based in the city, and companies such as Travelers and Lincoln National Corporation having major operations in the city. The city is also home to the corporate headquarters of U.S. Fire Arms and United Technologies.
From the 19th century until the mid-20th century, Hartford was a major manufacturing city. During the Industrial Revolution into the mid-20th century, the Connecticut River Valley cities produced many major precision manufacturing innovations. Among these was Hartford's pioneer bicycle (and later) automobile maker Pope.[64] As in nearly all former Northern manufacturing cities, many factories have been closed, relocated, or reduced operations.
Aetna and the Hartford Financial Services Group, both Fortune 100 companies, are headquartered in Hartford. Travelers Insurance has its largest national employment center and historical headquarters in the city. CIGNA insurance is headquartered in the region with a presence in Hartford and its suburb Bloomfield. United Health Insurance has a significant presence in the city.[65]
Hartford is a center for medical care, research, and education. Within Hartford itself the city includes Hartford Hospital, The Institute of Living, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, and Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center (which merged in 1990 with Mount Sinai Hospital).
Kitchen at Hartford Public Library GRAND OPENING
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This morning CT Ain't So Bad headed over to Kitchen at Hartford Public Library for their Grand Opening which featured a media preview breakfast and ribbon cutting ceremony. Kitchen offers local farm-to-table delectable delights prepared by City residents. This new café is a collaboration between two nonprofits (Billings Forge Community Works and Hartford Public Library) who's shared goal is to improve the quality of life for Hartford residents.
All of The Kitchen's dishes are crafted with locally grown and sourced ingredients and prepared by City residents who are enrolled in the Billings Forge Community Works job training program. This unique partnership creates a one-stop-shop for job training and permanent job placement services for Hartford residents in collaboration with CT Works. (Kitchen's press release)
Today's featured speakers included:
• Matt Poland, CEO, Hartford Public Library
• Governor Dannel Malloy CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO
• Mayor Pedro Segarra CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO
• Patricia Smith CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO
• Cary Wheaton, Executive Director, Billings Forge Community Works
• Shavonne Dawson, previous job trainee/current employee of the Kitchen at Hartford Public Library CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO
**Kitchen opened today at noon with full service beginning tomorrow at 8am.
They are located at 500 Main Street Hartford, CT
Allen Library | University of Hartford | Success Story - Integral Storage Solutions
Allen Library houses music & dance materials and supports The Hartt School programs.
This installation is part of an expansion and renovation of the University Libraries. The year-long construction project seeks to further enhance both the Mortensen and Allen Libraries as centers for 21st century learning and collaboration.
Allen Library was relocated to this newly renovated space that the University calls a “library within a library,”
Allen is a learning hub and intellectual center for the Hartt School, and its services, collections, and facilities are open to the entire University community.
Library users have one-stop access to collections, services, and research and technical assistance. The new Allen Library has larger seminar space, larger (and better soundproofed) listening rooms, equipment, areas for collaborative work, and study space.
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Elizabeth Park in Hartford and West Hartford CT
The rose garden is the center of Elizabeth Park. It is the first municipal rose garden in the United States and the third largest rose garden in the country today. Come see this magnificent park, walk around the pond and enjoy a meal at the Pond House.
Naturalization Ceremony, Hartford Public Library, April 11, 2013
Naturalization Ceremony at Hartford Public Library, April 11, 2013
Naturalization Ceremony at Hartford Public Library, April 29, 2011
Naturalization Ceremony at Hartford Public Library, April 29, 2011
Jazzkia (Saskia Laroo Jazz Quartet) @ Hartford Public Library - Hartford, CT - US
With my group JAZZKIA ft Warren Byrd, piano/vocals; Jocelyn Pleasant, drums; Stephen KingPorter, bas and in the End surprise performance with Tang Sauce, rap/vocals.
Sun, Apr 8 - Baby Grand Jazz @ Hartford Public Library,
500 Main St, Hartford, CT - US
Saskia Laroo, trumpet/sax/vocals
(musician & bandleader & composer)
Naturalization Ceremony at Hartford Public Library, May 6, 2009
Naturalization Ceremony at Hartford Public Library, May 6, 2009
Early Settlers of Hartford
Early history of the City of Hartford, Wisconsin
Hartford, Connecticut Top # 8 Facts
Hartford, Connecticut Top # 8 Facts
Libraries Transform Connecticut: Storytime
In partnership with the Connecticut Library Consortium and public libraries around Connecticut, we're looking at how libraries transform our communities and help make our state a place for lifelong learners.
West Hartford Public Libraries' Ellen Phillips-Willcutts shares how story time can make for a special moment for both parents and children.
#LibrariesTransform is an initiative of the American Library Association.
2019 CT Civic Ambassadors Summit
Civic Summit with CT Civic Ambassadors and others focusing on civic leadership and engagement to strengthen Connecticut's civic health and overall civic participation. Held at the Hartford Public Library on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Sponsored by Everyday Democracy, Secretary of the State of CT, Hartford Public Library, CT Humanities, The Hartford Media Group, and the Charles B. Cook Fund.
YALSA Snack Break - Hartford Public Library YOUmedia
In this video produced by the Hartford Public Library Teen Advisory Board, get an insider's view of the activities teens enjoy taking part in in the library space. Don't forgot to signup for YALSA's December 2016 webinar on user-centered teen spaces learn more at
UConn Greater Hartford Campus in West Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut
Town
Blue Back Square in West Hartford, Connecticut 2, August 10, 2008.jpg
Official logo of West Hartford, Connecticut
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Motto: Where City Style meets Village Charm
Location within Hartford County, Connecticut
Location within Hartford County, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°46′04″N 72°45′14″WCoordinates: 41°46′04″N 72°45′14″W
Country United States
State Connecticut
NECTA Hartford
Region Capitol Region
Incorporated 1854
Government
• Type Council-manager
• Town manager Ronald F. Van Winkle;
• Town council Shari Cantor (D), Mayor
Leon Davidoff (D), Deputy Mayor
Beth Kerrigan (D)
Ben Wenograd (D)
Judy Casperson (D)
Dallas Dodge (D)
Denise B. Hall (R), Minority Leader
Chris Barnes (R)
Chris Williams (R)
Area
• Total 22.3 sq mi (57.7 km2)
• Land 21.9 sq mi (56.6 km2)
• Water 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2)
Elevation 164 ft (50 m)
Population (2010)
• Total 63,268
• Density 2,800/sq mi (1,100/km2)
Time zone Eastern (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST) Eastern (UTC-4)
ZIP code 06107, 06117, 06119, 06110
Area code(s) 860
FIPS code 09-82590
GNIS feature ID 0213529
Website westhartfordct.gov
UofH Makes Historic Agreement with Hartford Public Schools (NBC Connecticut
Hartford Public Schools and University of Hartford officials signed an affiliation agreement that will benefit University and Hartford students and faculty.
rob fuoco's historic hartford 2009 all rights reserved
it is my hope that this dvd video walking tour of victorian hartford will be used as a teaching tool by area schools and non profit organizations, and also by prospective travelers to hartford, to inform and educate them on the history of our beautfiul city. these images are copyrighted by the connecticut state library and may not be reproduced in part or in full without express permission of the copyright holder. dvd versions of this video may be purchased at the butler mccook house, hill-stead museum, and stowe center. all profits are donated in full to these non-profit historic houses. please support and work for the preservation of hartord's historic architecture and historic gardens. they are irreplaceable resources that define us as a unique place in the universe. i hope you will not only enjoy this video,, but that it will inform and inspire you to work for preservation in our wonderful state. rob camp troianelli fuoco
Hartford Mormon Temple Cultural Celebration
The evening before the Hartford Connecticut Mormon temple was dedicated President Eyring spoke to the youth performers about the memorable occasion of celebrating the completion of the sacred structure. Thousands of Mormon youth danced and sang, depicting the history of the area and of the Church to the audience at the Oakdale Theatre in nearby Wallingford, Connecticut.
The temple will serve nearly 27,000 Church members in Connecticut, western Rhode Island, western Massachusetts and eastern New York.
The doors of the Hartford Temple opened in September and October to give the public a chance to walk through the edifice before it was dedicated. Approximately 51,000 people toured the temple including state and community leaders. The temple is located at 2 Central Way in Farmington, on the corner of Route 4 and Melrose Drive.
Latter-day Saint temples differ from the meetinghouses or chapels where members meet for Sunday worship services. Temples are considered “houses of the Lord,” where the teachings of Jesus Christ are reaffirmed through marriage, baptism and other ceremonies that unite families for eternity.