Browse Exhibits (7 total)
Willimantic Foot Bridge
This history of the Willimantic Foot Bridge was written by Elizabeth Bartoshevich for HIS388: Digital Windham in Fall 2020, and put online by Dr. Ostwald
The Elms: A Forgotten Symbol of Industrial Willimantic
This history of the Elms Boarding House was written by Max Turner in HIS388: Digital Windham in Fall 2020, and put online by Dr. Ostwald.
Willimantic Normal School
This article focuses on the formation and development of the Willimantic Normal School. It was written and put online by Summer Pellegrini.
Willimantic Woman's Club
This article focuses on the Willimantic Woman's Club's early years. It was written and posted online by Summer Pellegrini.
The Armory: A Willimantic Stronghold
This exhibit on the history of the Willimantic Armory was created by Nigel Harris.
Union Train Station and Depot
This exhibit will encapsulate the different series of stations that have existed in Willimantic and the different events that occurred there. The focus will be on passenger connections and famous visitors to the station.This is the story of Willimantic's Union Station which was written and put online by Madison Cotner, for Eastern's HIS388: Digital Windham, in Fall 2021.
Daniel Dunn: Willimantic's First Irish Mayor
This exhibit takes a look into the Irish in Willimantic's climb up the social ladder, using Daniel Dunn as an example. This will be the story of Dunn's life in connection with the Irish population in town. This piece was written and put online by Madison Cotner, for Eastern's HIS388: Digital Windham, in Fall 2021.