The Courier MAY 2004 VOL. 39, NO. 3

A quarterly publication of the Manchester Historical Society, Inc. / 106 Hartford Road / Manchester, Connecticut 06040 / (860) 647-9983 Preservation Alert: BENNET MIDDLE SCHOOL by Mary Dunne

pring has been busy for those Bennet Middle School Sconcerned with preserving the began life in 1914 as three four-building complex formerly buildings designed by the known as Education Square, now New York architectural firm Franklin Building, Bennet Middle School, c. 1925 Bennet Middle School, on Main of Carrere Hastings, for the Street. A subcommittee of the Ninth School District. Across Cheney Brothers Historic School Street was the State Commission joined with the Society Trade School, where young to encourage town planners to take men (and a few young women) into consideration the historical and learned the textile and drafting architectural significance of these trades. The Franklin, Barnard, buildings, as they move forward with and Recreation Buildings were plans that will decide the future use located around a quad. A of the complex. fourth building, a library, was At stake is not so much the preser- designed but never built. The vation of the buildings but the best Cone extension, built in the use of them. As of this writing, 1970s, completes the current according to recent news reports, square. The State Trade there is a consensus that most of the School, later known as the Gymnasium in East Side Recreation Building, c. 1920 buildings are worth preserving, but it Cheney building, is now also Note Palladian-style windows remains to be seen how they will be part of the Middle School utilized. A school, especially one to complex. The main preserva- industry there and ended up working which fifty percent of the students tion threat seems to be to the Cheney in the Cheney Brothers Mills. Many can walk, is an important anchor to Building, which is of significant his- descendants of the students, and even the neighborhood. And while it toric interest. some alumni, still live in Manchester. appears hopeful that the buildings The buildings are architecturally The Historical Society looks for- may continue their function as a important as representative examples ward to being a part of continuing school, modern educational standards of the later “restrained” period of conversations that will determine the call for specifications that this current design by Carrere-Hastings, the firm best use of this complex. Our priori- complex of buildings may not be able which also designed the famous ty is that the buildings be preserved to easily accommodate. In the event Beaux-Arts New York Public Library in a way that will best serve the com- that Bennet will no longer be used as on 5th Avenue and 42nd St. The munity. Stay tuned—better yet, get a school, the challenge, then, is find- Cheney Building is especially historic involved to ensure the preservation of ing an economically viable alternative to Manchester because of the many these buildings! to using the buildings as a school. residents who learned the textile Historical Society Welcomes Thank You! New Development Director Thank You to the following for helping The Historical Society is pleased to announce that Carolyn Kaufman is to make the office move now on staff as our part-time to the machine shop Development Director. Carolyn has a a success: broad range of development skills and experience, most recently with Easter THE PETERMAN AGENCY Seals. She has only been on board since early May but has hit the ground LORRAINE PETERMAN running by undertaking some major G.H. BENSON CONSTRUCTION grant proposal writing assignments and ALLIED CONSTRUCTION planning some exciting special events. Her energy, coupled with her enthusiasm for the Society will be an invaluable MANCHESTER WINNELSON CORP. asset as we move forward with our major fundraising goals. JOHN DORMER ED WAIT DON LAPPEN DAVE SMITH A Lifetime Gift: Leaving A Legacy The Courier A newsletter for members of the You Too Can Leave a Legacy Manchester Historical Society

Web page: manchesterhistory.org and Make a Difference E-mail: [email protected] une is LEAVE A LEGACY month. LEAVE A LEGACY Connecticut is a BOARD OF DIRECTORS statewide public awareness effort to promote charitable giving through David Smith, President Jwills and estate plans. As you will read in this issue, the Society has Douglas Edwards, Vice President recently benefited from such legacy donations. We are grateful to all of our Gertrude Sweeney, Treasurer donors; your financial support tells us that you think our mission is important Tanyss Ludescher, Secretary and our work is valuable. Susan Barlow If you are considering making a planned contribution to the Manchester Anne Beechler Marian Camp Historical Society, there is a way to achieve your financial goals while helping John Dormer to ensure that the work of the Historical Society continues well into the future. John Fletcher A Charitable Remainder Trust is a gift arrangement defined by federal tax law Marsha Gunther that enables donors to provide income for themselves or others, avoid estate Hope Igdalsky and capital gains taxes, reduce income taxes, protect the financial security of Marshall Lamenzo Sean Lindsay their heirs, AND make a lasting impression by giving to a favorite charity or Leslie Nieves (on leave) charities. Tana Parseliti The Society is undergoing a major expansion that will make it an enduring Susan Shanbaum and prominent historical and cultural resource in eastern Connecticut. Are Mark Sutcliffe you interested in making a gift that will stay with us well into that bright Anthony Thibeau Edward Wait future? Then consider naming the Society in your will, as a beneficiary of your life insurance plan, or through a charitable remainder trust. Bequests will EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR help ensure that the Society continues to carry out its mission of preserving Mary Bellor Dunne the town’s history and educating the public, all while acknowledging the gen- DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR erosity and support of your legacy. If you want to learn more, we are prepared Carolyn Kaufman to talk to you and your financial advisor about this planned giving vehicle. Design & Printing: Grames Printing, Inc. Contact Mary Dunne, at 860-647-9983.

2 Cheney Homestead Cheney Historic District Commission News Recognizes Preservation Achievements by Mark Sutcliffe, Homestead Chair n May 13, the Cheney Brothers Historic District Commission recog- ur long-awaited roof replace- nized the achievements of several property owners through its ment project has been complet- O annual preservation awards. Commission Chair Vivian Ferguson ed! Professional roofer Jean O commended the recipients, stating that when people restore their build- Godbout and his crew from ings, they “give something to posterity and encourage others to do the Glastonbury Restoration, LLC, same.” This year’s award winners are: installed premium-grade cedar shin- Carol and Bill Trexler, who restored their Victorian residence at 57 gles that, with proper maintenance, Garden Street. Mrs. Trexler stated that when they moved to Manchester, will assure us of an attractive leak- they consciously looked for an older home and said their house is the free roof for many years to come. We most favorite place they have ever lived. were fortunate that the sheathing Richard Tambling and his father Eli were recognized for their work on needed only minor repairs. The step the house at 73 High Street. Eli purchased the house in 1962, and Richard flashing has been completely replaced lived there for part of his childhood. Eli Tambling also received an award and our restoration contractor, Steve for his years of ongoing dedication to restoring and preserving the house. Bielitz, is ready to proceed with the Edward and Lynn Firestone, owners of the Pinewood Furniture build- replacement of deteriorated siding ing, on Main Street, restored the façade of that building to as close to the and trim. Hand-in-hand with the original as they could get. As you will notice now, the vinyl siding which roofers, Bill Allen of Nayaug Chimney had covered up the windows on the second and third floor has been Services rebuilt the deteriorated fur- removed to restore much of the original fenestration. The building is the nace chimney, repointed a second oldest frame building on Main Street and has been a furniture store for chimney, and installed a replica of the all of its 114 years. chimney that Seth Cheney built for Ron Flynn and Ilke Carlson, owners of 10 Beech Street, uncovered his mother’s bedroom that was their house to reveal the original siding and completed other restoration removed about 25 years ago. Two work. early twentieth-century postcard The Historical Society joins the Historic District Commission in com- views were used to determine the cor- mending these property owners for their hard work. Their labor of love is rect proportions of the replica. inspiring and gratifying. We received only one donation, in memory of Mary Cheney (d. 1933), in addition to the $25,000 grant from the Cheney Family Fund, so we have Museum Docents, We Need You! had to reduce the Cheney Homestead by Susan Barlow & Florence Johnson Fund by about $15,000 so far. We What’s fun and convivial, doesn’t have any calories, and gives you the satis- anticipate spending another $5,000- faction of helping the Historical Society? Did you guess: Volunteering to staff 10,000 for various repairs to the exte- the museum? We hope so, and we hope you’ll give Florence a call to let her rior, most of them required by the know when you can provide some time and attention to this interesting job, replacement of the step flashing of where you meet new people, and always learn something new about the dormers and gables. We will glad- Manchester history. We are looking for people who can commit to a once-a- ly accept donations both large and month, or once-a-quarter, shift. We need two volunteers for each three-hour small to defray these necessary shift: Fridays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 1 p.m. to 4 expenses for the maintenance of the p.m., and Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Homestead. We are indebted to the The duties are interesting and easy - just ask any of our current volunteers. Town of Manchester for providing You would assist visitors, answer questions (or write them down if you don’t Dumpster service. know the answer), and other pleasant duties. There are written instructions for The Homestead is always in need each procedure at the museum. of volunteers. Specifically, we are So, review your calendar, and call us to volunteer for an ongoing shift. looking for a handyman or woman Bring a friend! You may phone the museum at 647-9983, or Florence Johnson, who can help repair the rickety rail- home 643-4742 or 742-5850, to volunteer or to find out more. The Old (see Homestead, page 6) Manchester Museum is at 126 Cedar Street, near Washington School. 3 NewsNotes

History Close to Home: Exploring Manchester Heritage Day Manchester’s Historic Neighborhoods— Check the local newspapers or the town’s web site for Tours in Full Swing This Spring the schedule of events for Heritage Day, Saturday, June 12th. As usual, the Society will be prominently represent- Thanks in part to a grant from the Connecticut ed in Cheney Hall parking lot along with other local orga- Humanities Council, the Society is offering a series of nizations, and both the Old Manchester Museum and walking tours this May and June centered on the theme of Cheney Homestead will be open. The Homestead will be Manchester’s historic neighborhoods. The first tour is on hosting a children’s scavenger hunt—so bring the kids! May 29th at 1 p.m., when Mary Dunne will lead visitors through Hollywood, a Manchester in-town suburb which is representative of other early twentieth-century neigh- WE’RE IN! Society Staff Moves into borhoods in the United States. New Office at 175 Pine Street Join us on June 5th as Board Director Susan Barlow We are happy to announce that Executive Director takes us on a stroll down Main Street as part of Pride in Mary Dunne moved into her new office on Monday, April Manchester week. 26.A week later, our new Development Director, Carolyn On Saturday, June 26th Mary Dunne and Robert Dunne Kaufman, joined her at the former Cheney Brothers will lead the second annual tour of Union Village, Machine Shop building. We are planning a members-only Manchester’s newest National Historic District. viewing of the new office space and a progress report on The tours are free to Society members and only $2.00 other work at the building for some time in June. Watch for non-members. See the calendar of events for details. your mail for your invitation!

Join Us for a Day Trip to the Mattatuck Wish List Museum and Timexpo Museum in The Society is in need of the following items: One office side chair; microwave oven; Savings Bank of Waterbury, Saturday, June 5th Manchester memorabilia (since their merger, vestiges of Our spring bus tour to Waterbury promises a fascinat- SBM are fast disappearing!); books by Manchester authors. ing day of fun. The day begins with a personal tour of the Mattatuck Museum, a treasure house of collections focus- ing on over three centuries of Heritage of the region and Historical Society Joins the master artists of Connecticut. Manchester Scholarship Foundation After enjoying lunch at the acclaimed museum cafe, we For the first time, the Manchester Historical Society has will move on to the Timexpo Museum to take a series of contributed to a named scholarship with the Manchester fascinating journeys through time. Trace the history of Scholarship Foundation. It is our hope that this scholar- the Timex Company from the 1850s to the very latest in ship will encourage graduating students to pursue a course today’s technology. of study in history at the college level. The Society feels The tour will leave promptly from Cheney Hall parking encouraging this pursuit among young people will ensure lot, 177 Hartford Road, at 8:15 a.m. and will return around a continued interest on the part of the community in its 4:15 p.m. local heritage. The cost is $53.00 for members and $58.00 p/p for non-members and includes transportation, entrance fees, lunch, tax, and gratuities. Attention, Local Sports Fans! Historian and educator Steve Armstrong is conducting Please make checks out to Manchester Historical research for a book about the history of sports in Society and return to Anthony Thibeau, 158 Grandview Manchester. The book will focus mainly on twentieth-cen- St., Manchester, CT 06040; tel.: 860-649-4872. tury sports and sports figures. If you have information, anecdotes, documents, photos, or anything else that you think would be an important addition to this work, please Survey Results call Steve Armstrong at (860) 644-4756, or send him an Due to space limitations, the analysis of the Society email at [email protected]. survey will appear in the next issue. Stay tuned! (see NewsNotes, page 5) 4 We Welcome Our New Members! The Society is happy to welcome dozens of new members from all over the country, who have joined from March of last year, through April 30 of this year.

FROM MANCHESTER: Lillian Hunter Gen and Jack Robb William Descy (Marlborough) William Adams Jon and Betty Hutchinson F. Richard Robinson Edie M. Denny (Arizona) Ellen Anderson Doris D. Jacobs Judy Rohlfs Mary W. Edwards (Bloomfield) Diane Anderson Lori and Tim Judd Elizabeth Rousseau Jean Fenn (Ashford) Andrea Bacon Martha LaFranchise Mr. and Mrs. Austin Russell Frank and Betsy Forest (Glast.) Doris and Clifford Bartz Don and Linda LaPlante Albert Scanlon Robert C. Fitzgerald (S. Windsor) Henry Becker Joseph Lawler Patrick Scanlon Betty G. Harding (S. Windsor) Dawn L. Black William and Carol Legault Gregg Schuyler Barbara Hill (Coventry) Adella Blaszczak Dana A. LeMay Scott Scorso Susan T. Holley (New York) Kim Boulay Alfred Lesperence Dale Scheutz Barbara L. Johnson (Farmington) Mary Boyle George Lillenstein Martha Seavey Joan Kalat (Bloomfield) Shirley Brown Dr. and Mrs. George Lundberg, Jr. Petra Shearer Constance Kaminsky (S. Windsor) Shirley Bunce David Lyons Ron and Judy Starkweather Sue Kasek (Southington) John B. Burke Kevin and Jill Mack Susan Stepanski Jack Kearns (Kansas) Robert and Karen Caffrey Karen Matheny Charles and Dolores Swallow Vincent J. Kohen Linda Cavanna A. J. Marinelli Matthew Thibadeau Marcia Krafjack (Vernon) Christopher Castagna Amelia Mariotti Thomas and Patricia Tompkins Patricia LaFlear (South Lyme) Diane Castagna Ruth McElraevy Bion and Phyllis Tupper Joan Landon (Colchester) Jean and Roger Christiana Rita McParland Anthony Viscogliosi Alice G. Marcuccio Patrick and Andrea Clancy Marnie Meek Carole Walden (Massachusetts) Isabel Compasso Meiser-McKennet Family David Waxman Jane McCann (North Carolina) Jim Cowles Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Mellon Marilyn Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Meyer (Granby) Truman Crandall E. Doreen Michl L. Wilson-Thornton Robert Miller (Putnam) Betsy De Louf and Jon Kleinberg Richard Migliore Gil and Barbara Wright Michael Morrissey (Guilford) Gay Douglas Ann Miller Real Estate Nancy Narwold (West Hartford) Mary Duane Emily Moreski Upgraded to Life Membership: Murphy and Norris (California) Larry and Harriet Duff Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Marvin Lillian Hunter Jeffrey Phelon (Vernon) Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eckblom John Murphy Faith and Tim McCann Laura Raccogni (Vernon) Dorothy Ewing Maureen Murray Lisa and Colin O’Neill Patricia Richardson (Mass.) Pauline Fahey Elizabeth O’Brien Pamela Richmond William T. Fisher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Colin O’Neill From Elsewhere: Mr. and Mrs. Austin Smith (Mass.) Doris and Daniel Fraher Mr. and Mrs. L. Ouellete American Silk Mills Corporation Deborah Starkel (Coventry) Mary M. Frink James J. Padbury Frances O. Anderson (Saybrook) Dr. Robert S. Sweet (Maryland) Tracy Fyler Hunter Passmore Margaret F. Barberie (Enfield) Michael Tinti (Coventry) Dorothy Gill Jane and Kerry Patsalides Barbara A. Bissinger (Maryland) Randall Toop (Glastonbury) Melissa Godbout Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Pattacini Michelle Brewer (East Hartford) Rev. William L. Traxl (Glast.) Dorothy Hartzog Bruce and Judith Perry Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Cheney Richard Trumbly (Hebron) Dolores Hickey Henry Poirier (New Jersey) Ann Viscogliosi (Vernon) Marjorie Hill Carroll Pugmire Mary Ann Chew (Georgia) Susan Wilder (Glastonbury) Mr. and Mrs. Randall Hill Purdy Corporation Karen Constantini (Trumbull) Gil and Barbara Wright (Mass.) Jennifer Holup Caroline Quish Russell Cowles (Willington) Joyce Hood Robert E. Richardson Sandra Couture (Bolton) Nancy Hungerford Venessa Richmond Kaitlyn Crosby (Coventry) The Historical Society depends on the support and interest of our members. Please let us know what we can do to make your membership more meaningful!

NewsNotes continued from page 4 preservation alerts and reminders of upcoming events and programs to you. You will continue to receive announce- Pick Up Your Copy of the Hog River Journal ments and newsletters through the mail; however, some- The Hog River Journal, a regional cultural heritage times a last-minute issue that needs immediate attention magazine published by a consortium of local educational can’t wait for snail mail. If you are interested in receiving and cultural organizations, is a new journal dedicated to some of our information through email, please send your the promotion and dissemination of the Greater Hartford name and email address to Mary Dunne, at region’s history. Pick up the recent issue at the museum, [email protected]. which features an essay by Society Executive Director Mary Dunne, on “Life in a Mill Town.” We Will Miss… The Society regrets the passing of several members in Seeking Member Email Addresses recent months: Richard T. Hagenow, Dorothy (Hacker) We need email addresses! We are trying to develop a Herman, Jack Kearns, Edward A. Ristau, and Helen database of member email addresses so that we can send (Anderson) Tierney. 5 Manchester’s Links to Hartford Fire of Sixty Years Ago by Dave Smith

n a very hot July afternoon in 1944, 168 people died tie. They were in the midst of enjoying the famous clowns and 487 were injured in the horrific fire which Emmett Kelly and Felix Abner. (Art’s Ooccurred in the big tent of the Ringling Bros. favorite circus act) were preparing for their high-wire per- Barnum and Bailey Circus, in Hartford. Among the dead formance when the fire broke out. Art, his brother, and were four from Manchester and five from one family on father got out together, but they became separated from Hills St. his mother, who had tripped over the railing. After an Manchester’s victims were Mrs. Annie Waichen, Danny anxious half hour of searching, they found her on a near- O’Brien, Ellen Edson, and Doris Marie Schinkel. A monu- by street. ment in the old part of East Cemetery lists the Wickham This was the first time Art had gone to the circus, but family members who perished: Edith May (Wickham) he got another chance several years later. For several years Budrick, her children Edith and Joseph Jr., Edith’s sister thereafter, his father continued to carry the ticket stubs Viola Ann (Wickham) Locke and her daughter Elaine. with him, remembering that Ringling Bros. Circus had Edith May and Viola Ann were the daughters of Mr. & Mrs. promised free admission to another circus to anyone who Horace Wickham. produced ticket stubs from that fateful day in Hartford. In The fire began as the Flying Wallendas were to perform 1949, the family was visiting and the circus on the high wire. They managed to escape and no circus was playing at Madison Square Garden. They decided to employees or animals were lost. Many of the spectators see the circus again, but were told that it was sold out. had harrowing escapes. However, the attendant called to the main office, and a Dr. Charles Strant, a Main Street dentist, experienced a few minutes later North appeared and great deal of anxiety even though he did not attend the escorted the family to his private box, where they watched circus. His daughter, mother, and father were in one of the the circus in luxury. worst areas of the disaster. They managed to get out of the The survivors agreed that the fire, once started, spread tent, but the elderly Mrs. Strant was badly burned by with unbelievable speed. This was attributed to the fact falling canvas. During the rush to the exits, they were sep- that the huge canvas tent had been coated with a water- arated. Mr. Strant got to a phone and called Dr. Strant at proofing solution of gasoline and paraffin before the cir- his office, fearing that his wife and granddaughter were cus left its winter quarters in Florida. As a result of this still in the flaming tent. fire, many regulations came into effect that have vastly Dr. Strant drove to Hartford and forced his way into the improved safety for large gatherings, and for many years, circus grounds. He was directed to the State Armory, circus tents were not allowed in Connecticut. where the dead were kept pending identification. Hoping against hope, he went to the police station, but did not find them. He tried to call back to his office in the hope that some additional word had come in. Because the phone lines were tied up, he could not get through. In grim despair, he decided to drive back to Manchester. Arriving at his office, he found that his daughter Caroline had called, reporting that she and her grandmother were Homestead continued from page 3 safe. Dr. Strant then hurried back to Hartford to the hospi- tal, but they could not tell him anything about his daugh- ing to the attic and install a second railing in the stairway ter and mother. As he was leaving the hospital, he found to the second floor. We also need someone with wood- them on the front steps, with Caroline still holding her working skills to make components for exhibits. A few circus program. people who enjoy (or don’t mind) interior or exterior Art Lassow vividly remembers to this day his experi- painting would be very welcome, as well. Finally, we are ence in escaping the fire. He had gone to see the circus in need of a grounds crew to tackle pruning, lawn repairs, with his parents and older brother, Gordon, thanks to his and brush control. A good used brush chipper would be a grandfather, who bought war savings bonds and received handy addition to our stable of equipment also. free tickets with them. Even though it was the hottest day We hope that you will stop by to admire the new roof of the year, the boys were dressed up in white shirt and and chimney work. 6 History on Your Television CALENDAR OF EVENTS by Susan Barlow Spring-Summer 2004

“Manchester’s Historic Neighbor- hoods,” will air on Saturdays in May, May 29 Walking Tour: Hollywood Section of Manchester on Public Access television in the Saturday Guide: Mary Dunne Manchester area, channel 15. Mark 1 p.m. Meet at Westminister Road and Porter Street, off Pellegrini, from the town’s planning East Center Street. On-street parking is available department, presented this program in the neighborhood. at the museum in March. Mark used maps to show the town’s develop- June 5 Walking Tour: Main Street Memories ment from pre-history through today. Saturday Guide: Susan Barlow To illustrate his presentation, he used 11 a.m. Meet at Bennet Middle School. photos of representative houses, which John Spaulding digitized for June 5 Bus Tour of Waterbury-area Museums our archives and for use in editing Saturday including Timexpo the television show. (see News Notes) In June, we plan to present a show about Bennet School, including a visit June 6 Machine Shop Clean-Up Day to the tunnels, swimming pool, bowl- Sunday Work will be done inside and outside the building ing alley, and power plant. We are 12–4 p.m. (see related story, back page) also working on a show about Russell Cheney, Manchester’s impressionist June 12 Manchester Heritage Day painter. Saturday Old Manchester Museum and Cheney Homestead The Historical Society’s shows run 10:30 a.m.- will be open, and the Homestead is hosting a on Saturdays at 8 p.m. Most shows 5:00 p.m. children’s scavenger hunt. are one hour long. Other recent shows include: June 26 Walking Tour: Union Village • “Historic Libraries of Saturday Guides: Mary and Robert Dunne Manchester,” with Barbara Pettijohn, 1 p.m. Meet at Whiton Library (parking available at chief reference librarian, and Doug Whiton Library and at Robertson School, on North McDonough, library director. We School Street). visit both Mary Cheney and Whiton libraries. • “City of Village Charm,” in which Susan Barlow interviews people The Tuttles Leave a Legacy to Society about what town location makes Manchester charming, and why it’s Thanks to the generosity of Albert and his wife Mary (Reardon) Tuttle, the their favorite. Society has received a substantial bequest. Although this is an unrestricted Some of our previous shows can donation, the Board of Directors will determine how best to use the bequest be borrowed at Mary Cheney Library, and how to honor the memory of the donors. or purchased at the Old Manchester Albert, who died in 1989, lived most of his life in town. He was a veteran of Museum on Cedar Street. World War II and was a member of several community organizations, including Your comments on the shows are Manchester Lodge of Masons No. 73, the British American Club, and welcome. Call the Society at 647- Manchester Country Club. He was an accountant with the Mill All Company. 9983, or visit the web site Mary, who died in 2002, was born in Manchester and graduated from www.ManchesterHistory.org and click Manchester High School in 1929. She worked for the State of Connecticut for the “contact us” button. many years, was past president of National Fire Girls, and a member of Manchester Country Club. Both had an interest in history, and this was shown through their generous bequest to the Historical Society. 7 The Manchester Historical Society 106 Hartford Road Manchester, Connecticut 06040

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Manchester Historical Society Gift Membership Helpful Hands Needed For I would like to give a Historical Society membership to: Cleanup Day Name ______At Machine Shop Address ______City/State/Zip ______The Society needs able-bodied volunteers to help out at the Machine Shop, at 175 Pine Street, on Sunday Home Phone ()______June 6th from 12-4 p.m. This gift is from: Work will be done inside and outside the building. Tasks include: Name ______Address ______Outside: Yard work, picking up trash, cutting brush, mowing, raking. City/State/Zip ______Inside: Moving construction materials (nothing Home Phone ()______heavier than 25 lbs.), general house cleaning: window Category: washing, bathroom cleaning, sweeping, vacuuming, dry ■ Individual ($15) ■ Contributing Individual ($45) mopping, etc. ■ Family ($25) ■ Contributing Family ($75) Please bring work gloves, and face mask if you are ■ Life ($250) ■ Life Couple ($400) sensitive to pollen or dust. Long pants are appropriate ■ Student ($5) (age 18 and under) if working outside. Wear appropriate shoes. This is a great opportunity to meet other members Make checks payable to: Manchester Historical Society of the organization and get an inside look at the work Mail to: Manchester Historical Society we’re doing to make the Machine Shop more accessible 106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040 for events. Refreshments will be served.