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West Hartford History: Where Was This House?
Test your knowledge of West Hartford history with this photo from the archives of the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society.
If you think you know the answer or have a special memory related to the photo, respond in the "Leave a comment" box below this article. We'll run the answer next Monday, along with a new historical photo. The image has been provided by the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society. For more information on the museum's collection and programs, visit www.noahwebsterhouse.org.
Last week's question was: "What Was This Celebration For?" and although some people were heard around town discussing the answer, only one person posted a comment. "Jim Shea Day - March 2002," guessed commenter-extraordinaire Rick Liftig.
You're absolutely correct Rick! The official answer from the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is: "In March of 2002 the town celebrated an Olympic gold athlete who had lived in town until he was 20 years old. A parade to honor Jim Shea went through the town center and ended with ceremonies behind the Town Hall. Shea attended Sedgwick Middle School and Conard High School."
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