. Summer homes among the mountains on the Central New England railway ... ommanding site in Bushnell Park, in thecenter of the city, this acme of modern architecture, which waserected at a cost of $3,100,000, is the Mecca of thousands of great gilded dome, which can be seen for miles away, surmountsthe building, and seems like a crown for the queen of Connecticutscities. TA^IFFVlLibE, Haitford County, Conn. Springfield Branch Junction. As we near Tariffville, we enter the wild Talcott mountain pass,the grandeur of which has been mentioned in an earlier portion ofthis book. This is o
. Summer homes among the mountains on the Central New England railway ... ommanding site in Bushnell Park, in thecenter of the city, this acme of modern architecture, which waserected at a cost of $3,100,000, is the Mecca of thousands of great gilded dome, which can be seen for miles away, surmountsthe building, and seems like a crown for the queen of Connecticutscities. TA^IFFVlLibE, Haitford County, Conn. Springfield Branch Junction. As we near Tariffville, we enter the wild Talcott mountain pass,the grandeur of which has been mentioned in an earlier portion ofthis book. This is one of the most picturesque spots on the line ofthe road—the gorge, the mountains, the valley, the Farmingtonriver, all combine to form a pleasing picture for the eye. The village is situated on an eminence, commanding a beautifulview of river and valley, has perfect drainage, cool nights, and isaltogether a delightful place to spend the summer. Four miles from this celebrated mountain is Old Newgateprison, originally an old copper mine, operated by English parties 1G. The Great Shopping Center of , THOMPSON & CO. two hundred years ago. For half a century Newgate was Connecti-cuts only States prison. Perched on the side of a mountain,Newgate is visible to the eye long before one reaches the spot. Likesome feudal ruin, a thing of the past, it clings to this generationmerely by its old-time associations. It was here that GeneralWashington sent desperate prisoners during the Revolutionary war,and thousands visit this historic place every summer. Parties aretaken from the station by a conveyance at fifty cents for the roundtrip. F. CConnor— Tariffville House. Near station and overlooking river. Ac-commodates eight. Adults, *6 to $10 per week. Best of fishing close to M. Reed—Tunxis House. Adults. $8 to $14 per week. SIMSBURY, Haitiord Coupty, Conn. This beautiful old New England town, a little more than halfan hours ride from Hartford,
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