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D&D Travel's Brief Tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery As part of Hartford Blooms, created by Mike McGarry, "Tree Tours" were recently offered at one of Hartford's most beautiful places - Cedar Hill Cemetery on Fairfield Avenue...Lovely any time of year, especially in the fall, many of the city's most famous are buried here including Katherine Hepburn and Samuel Colt. The following 23 images were taken in June, 2015 as part of the celebration...Please enjoy! - Donna and Dennis Hubbs [home] |
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The largest of several gorgeous ponds on the property - this is Llyn Mawr, as you enter the grounds...The cemetery was established in 1864 and designed by Jacob Wiedenmann, then Hartford's Park Superintendent and landscape designer. There are over 2000 trees and 100+ species/varieties on the grounds, covering 270 acres! Some of the trees date to the 19th century. There are three "tree walks" ranging from 1/2 to almost 2 miles and map/brochures are available at the office. Do try for a fall visit if you can! |
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Another lovely pond along the pathways... |
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The Mark Howard Monument (1817 - 1887) - an insurance company pioneer and creator of the "deductible!" |
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The monument to Samuel Colt, of Colt Firearms fame (1814 - 1862) |
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Many prominent Hartford citizens are buried here - Wallace Stevens, Thomas Gallaudet, James Batterson, John Hooker and Henry Keney to name just a few... |
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A huge European Weeping Beech |
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A lovely Tulip Tree bloom... |
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...and a Blue Heron - resting at another scenic pond |
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Yet another lovely pond filled with Lily pads, some in bloom... |
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A hint of the holidays??? |
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Finally, a Red Threadleaf Japanese Maple, dating back to the 19th century...There are a number of lovely trees of this variety on the grounds... Thanks for visiting! |
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