Title:
Valley Railroad Company
Essex Connecticut (CT), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Aerial view of the Company's Connecticut Valley Line at Essex. Trains leave regularly for the run up the river and return. The locomotive, coaches, dining cars and other specialized equipment are authentic restorations of the age of the Iron Horse.
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Title:
Griswold Inn - Rules of This Tavern
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
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Title:
Griswold Inn - View of our famous Steamboat Room, Hospitality is a tradition.
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome PM 1974 Aug-14
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Title:
Griswold Inn, Since 1776
Essex Connecticut (CT), Linen unused
Description:
A part of our famous Old Tap Room which was the first school house in Essex, built 1738.
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Title:
Copper Beech Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
Description:
Ivoryton, Town of Essex. Phone 203-767-0330. Country dining in an elegant atmosphere. Air conditioned. Lodging rooms. Located on 56 acres of wooded countryside.
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Title:
Views of Esssex
Essex Connecticut (CT), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 May-3
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Title:
Pratt High School
Essex Connecticut (CT), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Oct-21
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Title:
Public Hall
Essex Connecticut (CT), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
The Pratt High School
Essex Connecticut (CT), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905
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Title:
Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Linen unused
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Title:
Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Linen PM 1952 Nov-04
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Title:
Here British Marines Landed in 1814 and Destroyed Shipping
Essex Connecticut (CT), Linen unused
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Title:
Buffet Served in Covered Bridge Room, Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome
Description:
This Inn has been under the same family's management for almost 100 years. Traditional hospitality is our motto. The Inn is one of the first three story buildings constructed in New England.
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Title:
Upper Deck Steamboat Dock
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome PM 1958 Aug-29
Description:
Serving finest New England food. Steaks and lobsters to remember. Beautiful view overlooking the Connecticut River. Open from 12 to 2:30 for lunch - 6 to 10 for dinner. Closed Tuesday. Phone SOuth 7-1081. Season - June 15th to Labor Day.
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Title:
Aerial View of Docking Facilities and Waterfront, looking Northeast
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome PM 1966 Jul-19
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Title:
Old Grist Mill Pond
Essex Connecticut (CT), Divided Back PM 1918 Oct-25
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Title:
Street View of Public Hall
Essex Connecticut (CT), Divided Back PM 1909 May-19
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Title:
Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Linen unused
Description:
Our famous buffet supper served through the winter season in our Covered Bridge Room.
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Title:
View of Essex Harbor
Essex Connecticut (CT), Linen unused
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Title:
Connecticut River View at Essex
Essex Connecticut (CT), Divided Back PM 1916 Jul-10
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Title:
Upper View from Steamboat Deck
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
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Title:
Famous Old Tap Room at the Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Linen unused
Description:
A Part of our Famous Old Tap Room which was the First Schoolhouse in Essex, built in 1738. Griswold Inn Since 1776 Essex, Conn
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Title:
Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
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Title:
The Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
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Title:
The Valley Railroad
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome PM 1983 Sep-23
Description:
Interior view of the Pullman Parlor car Wallingford in service in regular spring, summer, and fall trains operating between Essex and Chester. Built in 1927 for service in the New Haven Railroad's deluxe Boston-New York train, The Merchants Limited, the Wallingford carries today's passengers on the Valley Line in luxury for a modest additional fare. For schedules and fares, call or write The Valley Railroad, Essex, Conn. (203) 767-0103
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Title:
Waterfall Room, Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome PM 1954 Jul-15
Description:
Since 1776. This Inn has been under the same family's management for almost 100 years. Traditional hospitality is our motto. The Inn is one of the first three-story buildings constructed in New England and the old Tap Room was the first schoolhouse in Essex
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Title:
Essex Harbor
Essex Connecticut (CT), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Essex Harbor at Essex, Conn., is located five miles from the mouth of the Connecticut River. Rich in history, the first US warship, the 24-gun Oliver Cromwell, was launched in Essex to see action in the Revolution. In 1814 British Marines landed here and burned 28 local ships
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Title:
All You Can Eat Shad Bake
Essex Connecticut (CT), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Since 1959, the first Saturday in June is reserved for the Essex Rotary Club's Annual All You Can Eat Shad Bake. Now serving up to 1700 people, the Club serves the best Connecticut River Shad, filleted, nailed to oak planks, seasoned with a secret blend and cooked around open fires. The entertainment has included fife and drum corps and square dancing. The President says "It's a neat affair"...that's an understatement
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Title:
All You Can Eat Shad Bake
Essex Connecticut (CT), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Since 1959, the first Saturday in June is reserved for the Essex Rotary Club's annual All You Can Eat Shad Bake. Now serving up to 1700 people, the Club serves the best Connecticut River Shad, filleted, nailed to oak planks, seasoned with a secret blend and cooked around open fires. The entertainment has included fife and drum corps and square dancing. The President says "It's a neat affair"...that's an understatement
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Title:
Views of Essex
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
Description:
Views show the library, waterfront, town hall, a private windmill home, marine museum and one shopping street. Shops offer food, deli sandwiches, books, antiques, gifts, clothing, etc. Several fine famous restaurants, and at least 3 marinas, Essex Yacht Club, and the quaintness of an old lower Connecticut river town; browse and enjoy. The valley RR steam train and Riverboat depot is a short drive away. Spring, summer, fall and Christmas week
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Title:
Mallards at the foot of Main Street
Essex Connecticut (CT), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
At this spot in 1814 British troops landed and burned 28 local ships
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Title:
The Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
The Grisworld Inn Main Street Essex, Connecticut Many periods of history have contributed to the Griswold Inn. The Tap Room, c. 1738, was the original Essex School House and the Main section is c. 1776. The was are covered with sail and steam posters, pictures and memorabilia
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Title:
Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
Description:
Since 1776. This inn has been under the same family's management for almost 100 years. The inn is one of the first three story buildings constructed in New England, and the old Tap Room was the first schoolhouse in Essex
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Title:
Falls River, Near Site of first Ivory Factory
Essex Connecticut (CT), Linen PM 1946 May-25
Description:
Ivoryton
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Title:
Valley Railroad
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
Description:
Passengers await No.103 as it arrives Essex Depot for the scenic ride up the Connecticut River Valley. Steam trains leave Essex Depot weekends May through October
Empire State Railway Museum, Inc
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Title:
Colonial homes along Main St
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
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Title:
Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
Description:
Aerial view of Essex Harbor
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Title:
Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
Description:
Since 1776. This Inn has been under the same family's management for almost 100 years. The inn is one of the first three story buildings constructed in New England and the old Tap Room was the first schoolhouse in Essex
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Title:
Upper Deck Steamboat Dock
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
Description:
Series 15122
Serving finest New England food. Steaks and lobsters to remember. Beautiful view overlooking the Connecticut River. Open from 12 to 2:30 for lunch - 6 to 10 for dinner. Closed Tuesday. Phone South 7-1081. Season - June 15th to Labor Day
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Title:
The Valley Railroad
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
Description:
Series CVR4
Interior view of the Pullman Parlor car Walling. Ford in service in regular spring, summer, and fall trains operating between Essex and Chester. Built in 1927 for service in the New Haven Railroad's deluxe Boston-New York train, The Merchants Limited, the Wallingford carries today's passengers on the Valley Line in luxury for a modest additional fare. For schedules and fares, call or write The Valley Railroad, Essex, Conn.
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Title:
Candle Wood
Essex Connecticut (CT), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
“Where quality is a tradition” sterling – crystal – China – Stemware – Jewelry. Visit our Popular Gourmet Department. South Main Street. Mon. - Sat. 9:30 – 5:30
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Title:
Aerial View Of Docking Facilities And Waterfront
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
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Title:
The Santa Claus Specials, Valley Railroad
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
Description:
At Christmas time, Santa himself rides the rails with a jolly "ho-ho-ho" and a gift for every child. Both Santa Claus and Christmas Light Specials operate on weekends in December.
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Title:
Steam Train And Riverboat, Valley Railroad
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome unused
Description:
The M/V Viking, one of the Excursion boats connecting with steam trains from Essex, Ct., makes one and two hour cruises on the Connecticut River. For latest schedules, write The Valley Railroad, Essex, Ct. 06426 or call (203) 767-0103. Here the Riverboat passes directly under Gillette Castle towering above the Connecticut River at Hadlyme, Ct. just above the Hadlyme Chester Ferry Landing.
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Title:
Aerial View Of Docking Facilities And Waterfront Looking Northeast
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome PM 1967 Mar-28
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Title:
Site Of Building Of First Connecticut Warship, Lower Main Street
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome PM 1964 Jan-14
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Title:
Valley Railroad
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome PM 1981
Description:
Steam locomotive 97 and 103 are ready in front of the depot at Essex, Conn. For excursions up the Connecticut River Valley Excursions leave the depot may through October.
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Title:
Essex Waterfront
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome PM 1961
Description:
A portion of the beautiful panoramic view you will enjoy while having cocktails and dinner at the famous Upper Deck Restaurant Open from 12 to 2:30 for lunch - 6 to 10 for dinner. Closed Tuesday. Phone South 7-1081
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Title:
The Center
Essex Connecticut (CT), Divided Back PM 1912 Sep-16
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Title:
The Williams Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome
Description:
Leo R. Williams, Host. Essex, Conn. (South 7-8810.) Located at 25 West Ave., opposite Town Hall. Lawns, Beautiful Gardens. Serving Luncheon, Dinner, cocktails. Guests
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Title:
The Long Yellow House on West Avenue
Essex Connecticut (CT), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The Tap Room, Griswold Inn
Essex Connecticut (CT), Chrome PM 1967 Oct-8
Description:
A part of our famous old tap room which was the first schoolhouse in Essex. Built in 1738. Hospitality is our tradition. South7-8875
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Title:
Business Center
Essex Connecticut (CT), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Business Center Of Main St
Essex Connecticut (CT), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Business Center Of Main St
Essex Connecticut (CT), Divided Back PM 1914 Oct-02
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Title:
Haydens Point
Essex Connecticut (CT), Divided Back PM 1911
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Title:
Centerbrook Congregational Church
Essex Connecticut (CT), Linen unused
Description:
Site of first church inthis section organized 1622
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