Stamford History Real Time

Benefit dinner for Tony Pavia, local educator & historian Thursday, April 29

Are you a WWII history buff?  Former fellow teacher or student of Tony Pavia?  Friend of the Stamford Historical Society?  Then join us at the benefit dinner in Tony's honor, Thursday, April 29 at 6 PM at the Italian Center on Newfield Ave.

Tony Pavia is currently the principal of New Canaan High School and prior to that worked for many years as an educator and administrator in the Stamford schools.  He is the author of  An American Town Goes to War, a book based on oral histories of Stamford residents who participated in World War II.  This book was invaluable in the creation of the The Stamford Historical Society’s 2006/2007 exhibit, Pride and Patriotism, Stamford’s Role in World War II.  Tony generously donated the interview tapes to the society’s archives.

Details and reservation form

Cozy Sundays "Maps for map lovers" great success. Pictures to follow.

Below, we talked about the "Blizzard of '88."  Maybe some day people will talk about the "Nor'easter of 2010"?

Send us your photos for the society's photo archives:
history at stamfordhistory.org.

WhitmanBailey Selection for March Artist's Sketch of Stamford's Central Fire Station

Artist's Sketch of Stamford's Central Fire Station

Download article of March 17, 1928

Station #1 - Central Fire Station (HQ) is still in the same location at 629 Main St. The above structure was built in 1915.  Below is a photo of the current station. from the Home Page of Stamford Fire & Rescue.

The Blizzard of 1888, March 11 through 14

This week is the anniversary of the (in)famous Blizzard of '88.  Here is a reprise of an earlier Photo Selection of the Month, March 2001:

The Blizzard of '88 (1888 that is)

Store of E.S. Webb, dry goods and gents' furnishing goods,
94 W. Main Street, looking towards Atlantic Street.