Exterior photo of Centro de la Communidad
Color photo of present day Exterior photo of Centro de la Communidad
The building in which Centro de la Comunidad is located was once Ohev Sholem Synagogue, which was built in the 1920s.
New London Landmarks
The whaling industry ushered in an era of prosperity in New London. The New London Directory from 1870-71 lists many businesses of all kinds, both related to whaling and not, demonstrating how businesspeople took advantage of New London’s unique location on the coast between two major cities.
Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives, special 917.465 B693 1870-71
C. Prince, Bookseller and Publisher, New London
Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives
As the nuclear submarine emerges from the Nautilus shell on the cover of this program celebrating the U.S.S. Nautilus launch, human dominion over the atom becomes a reality. General Dynamics and New London were proud to claim this accomplishment, as the brochure states: "when the Nautilus moves down the Thames under her own power for the first time, the hopes and dreams of thousands will move with her."
In the 1970s, the city of New London proposed a restoration of the historic Fort Trumbull. This architects’ survey report includes a historical background, development and organization proposals, and design recommendations. In the 1990s, the Fort Trumbull District would become embroiled in controversy over another redevelopment plan that led to the historic Kelo v. New London U.S. Supreme Court decision (2005).
Today’s Muddy Waters Cafe was once the Thames Crockery, a New London-family-owned business that supplied local restaurants with equipment. The Thames Crockery operated on Bank Street until 1999, when the owners decided to rent out their building to a local couple’s coffee shop, Mugz.
United States Coast Guard Cutter "Eagle" Wood Engraving
The Eagle, a U.S. Coast Guard ship built in 1790, still serves as a training ship for US Coast Guard cadets today. Established on August 4, 1790 by Alexander Hamilton, the Coast Guard was the first militarized seagoing force in the country and it continues to influence the present-day landscape of New London.
The streets and structures that make up modern day New London have deep roots in the history of this coastal city. The New London Custom House has been one of the most significant buildings in New London for centuries and captures the essence of New London through images of the city. This booklet of photographs was published to document the prominent places and views of the city.
Portland, Maine: L.H. Nelson Company, ca. 1900
Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives, S 917.465 Inl
Draggerman's Haul: The Personal Story of a Connecticut Fishing Captain
Ellery Thompson was a New London fisherman, sea captain, and writer.His best-known book Draggerman’s Haul (1950) recounts his experiences in the New London harbor and Long Island sound. Thompson was also a painter, and depicted New London’s lively waterfront.