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Janet Lemond, Goodspeed tour guide, takes you on an exciting tour of an iconic Connecticut theater. The Goodspeed Opera House is a gem of a theater located on the east side of the Connecticut River in East Haddam, CT. Originally constructed in 1876 by William H. Goodspeed, it has withstood the test of time. The Goodspeed had a second chance at life when concerned local residents purchased and rehabilitated the Opera House in the 1960s. Now the...

Gillette Castle is Connecticut's most visited state park. As a silent movie actor, Mr. Gillette popularized the character of Sherlock Homes, and built a huge Gothic castle to commemorate his accomplishments. This book recounts the story of Dr. Alice Hamilton, one of William Gillette's most notable neighbors. Try to imagine a time in the early 1900s when safety wasn't part of the workplace culture, when workers' compensation laws were unheard ...