The Hamilton Heights/ West Hill Neighborhood

Former West Hartford Mayor (and loyal TBT listener)Scott Slifka joins Chuck Coursey for a discussion of the Hamilton Heights/ West Hill Neighborhood, dating back to before the American revolution.

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Map of the neighborhood at different times
Map of the neighborhood at different times
Map of the neighborhood at different times
Map of the neighborhood at different times
Map of the neighborhood at different times
Map of the neighborhood at different times
Map of the neighborhood at different times
Map of the neighborhood at different times
Map of the neighborhood at different times
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Vanderbilt Mansion Property - 1880s
Vanderbilt Mansion Property - 2023
The Perkins House – 1909 The Perkins House was built by Dr. Nathan Perkins, pastor of the Congregational Church during the American Revolution. The property was sold to Paul Hamilton in the 1830s. Hamilton died in 1851, leaving his property to hi
The Perkins House – 2024 The Perkins House was built by Dr. Nathan Perkins, pastor of the Congregational Church during the American Revolution. The property was sold to Paul Hamilton in the 1830s. Hamilton died in 1851, leaving his property to hi
1889 - Ira Dimock Purchases Vanderbilt Mansion property.
1902 - Mt. St. Joseph purchases property on Hamilton heights for new school.
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1917
1930s
1940s
2024
Mount St. Joseph Class Photos
Mount St. Joseph Class Photos
Mount St. Joseph Class Photos
Mount St. Joseph Chapel from the 1930s and later converted to function room.
Mount St. Joseph Chapel from the 1930s and later converted to function room.
Mount St. Joseph Chapel from the 1930s and later converted to function room.
Interior of Mount St. Joseph.
Interior of Mount St. Joseph.
Interior of Mount St. Joseph.
Interior of Mount St. Joseph.
Noted West Hartford historian William H. Hall, the principal of West Hartford's first high school and and later superintendent of schools, was married to Benedict Hamilton's daughter. His attached letter provides first person insight into the histor
1936 - A future Pope (Cardinal Nuncio Pacelli at the time and, beginning in 1939, Pope Pius XII) visits Mount St. Joseph and the newly opened Saint Joseph College, as part of a US tour to show Vatican support for President Roosevelt.
1936 - A future Pope (Cardinal Nuncio Pacelli at the time and, beginning in 1939, Pope Pius XII) visits Mount St. Joseph and the newly opened Saint Joseph College, as part of a US tour to show Vatican support for President Roosevelt.
Aerial Site Photos - 1934-2023.
Aerial Site Photos - 1934-2023.
Aerial Site Photos - 1934-2023.
Aerial Site Photos - 1934-2023.
Aerial Site Photos - 1934-2023.
1944 - The North Lawn of Mount St. Joseph is used by the US War Department as an anti-aircraft station, protecting Greater Hartford wartime industry from bombing from the Axis Powers. Those stationed at The Mount were some of the first responders to
Hamilton Heights transitions from School to Conference Center.
Hamilton Heights transitions from School to Conference Center.
Hamilton Heights transitions from School to Conference Center.
Hamilton Heights transitions from School to Conference Center.
Hamilton Heights transitions from Conference Center to Assisted Living.