7 Historic Photos That Show Us What It Was Like Living In Connecticut In The Early 1900s

Looking through old photography is absolutely fascinating, especially when it’s of places you see on a regular basis in the modern world. There’s nothing like comparing the changes that have occurred over decades: some things stay the same, but many times, new buildings have sprouted up, trees have been cut down, and things may look nothing like they once did. Check out these fascinating shots from the early 1900s in Connecticut and see how many areas you recognize!

Connecticut Historical Society Collection

Connecticut was an early stop on Roosevelt's 600-mile speaking tour of New England prior to the mid-term elections. The speech focused on the importance of character.

Bequest of Ada Louise Taylor/Connecticut Historical Society

The church steeple in the background is the Fourth Congregational Church, which is still standing today!

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Bain News Services/Library of Congress

It wasn't until the 1940s that leather helmets were required in football.

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H.C. White Co./Library of Congress

Tobacco was a major crop in Connecticut's past. It's still grown in some areas, but not nearly as common as it once was.

George Grantham Bain/Library of Congress

The camp was established by Ernest Thompson Seton, one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America.

H.C. White Co./Library of Congess

U.S. Army Signal Corps./Library of Congress

It goes without saying that World War I meant big business for arms manufacturers.

Pretty neat, huh? If you are interested in checking out more old photos of Connecticut, check out this article with some of the very oldest shots ever taken in the Constitution State!