Walk through history on Thames Street in Groton
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Groton Town Historian Jim Streeter has lived in the Thames Street neighborhood in Groton since childhood. He hopes to see the street redeveloped to the business and residential hub that existed from the 18th century until the 1970s.
(Historical photos courtesy of Jim Streeter)
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You should check out "Mystic in The 1950's: Growing Up in a Small Village" by Thomas A. Santos. There are some great photos and stories!
Now this brings back memories , when I was real young living off Avery rd , I miss the pizza from cookies on 5 corners , Paul’s pasta , the military surplus store on Thames . Soooo many memories, I can’t forget roll in America back in the 80s …..
Thank you Jim. Who remembers Angie's Pizza? from Gib (Steve's little brother)
Why dont they clear the brush away so people can see the original 1899 railroad bridge,later turned into the New London Groton highway bridge ,who's foundation is still sitting behind the conning tower submarine monument today .The old bridges roadway on ramp is still plainly visible right in front of the auto shop thats been there since the 1970's.They say there's still picnic tables sitting on the bridges foundation that were left there after the 1950's-60's and people used to have lunch over there. I'm sure if they fenced it off it wouldnt be dangerous and its a remaining part of old new london Groton before the large bridges came in 1943 and 1973,and destroyed so many communities on both sides of the river.The old highway bridge was dismantled in 1943 when the first gold star memorial bridge was finished.
I know that street. Makes me very home sick to see this. It’s funny how growing up many people talked about CT being “dead” or lacking opportunity….but after living in the big city for some time now, I miss the sound of the waves and the connection people have in a community. My first job was at Paul’s. Hoping to return and work there someday. CT is only boring until you’re in your 30’s married and realize perhaps peace and quietness or safety and tranquility for your kids while still having a top education is where it’s at.
I was hoping you would have given specific mention to Bacon Banjo factory formerly on Thames st before the flood. I would like to have seen the spot today.
It would be nice to see it flourish again.
Wasn't Paul's Pasta Poppy's (like a 5 and dime store)?
There was the Edgecomb and Poppe store (along Thames Street) which we called "Poppy's", and they had penny candy there, you could fill a bag for a quarter then.