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West Hartford History: What Was Happening Here?
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 we asked "What Was Special About These Gardens?" and our lone commenter answered with another question. "Was it a Victory Garden?" asked Beth Ryan.
You're absolutely right, Beth! The official answer provided by the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is: "Governor Baldwin is seen here working in the war gardens in 1943. These gardens were planted during World War I and World War II to reduce the pressure on the public food supply brought on by the war effort."
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