These 8 Photos Of Connecticut From Around The Early 1900s Are Beyond Fascinating

In today's fast-paced world, taking a look back at the history of Connecticut can be both comforting and fascinating. It's so interesting to see how much things have changed, but in some ways remained the same. We've dug through the archives and found eight historical photos of Connecticut that are quite interesting; take a look:

1889: Handsome Dan I

This shot of Yale's famous mascot is from around 1889. This is Handsome Dan I, who was owned by a student and the first U.S. college mascot. He won first prize in the Westminster Dog Show and was famous for his trick of barking aggressively when told to "speak to Harvard." The school is now up to Handsome Dan XIX, but Handsome Dan I lives on - you can see his taxidermied body at the Payne Whitney Gymnasium lobby on campus.

~1900: Light House Point in New Haven

Some things never change! Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven looks much the same today as it did then.

~1900: Bushnell Park in Hartford

Hartford was not nearly as developed in 1900, but Bushnell Park is still there today and still a great place to relax within the city.

~1905: Hartford Fire Insurance Co.

This shot is so interesting because it shows both a car and a carriage - it's wild to think about both being on the roads at the same time! This building was torn down at some point in the 1920s and The Hartford now has a new name and a new building.

1907: New Milford's Bicentennial Celebration

New Milford's bicentennial celebration in 1907 drew crowds of around 15,000 people!

1910: Wooster Square in Danbury

This area at the intersections of Main, White, and Elm Streets was once a bustling hub of business in Danbury. The massive Connecticut flood of 1955 destroyed much of the area and it's never been the same since.

~1915: Chester-Hadlyme Ferry

The Chester-Hadlyme Ferry began service way back in 1879 and still operates seasonally today.

~1925: Frank Pepe's Pizzeria in New Haven

Frank Pepe Pizzeria has undoubtedly the most famous pizza in Connecticut - it's actually been named the best pizza in America. The original location in New Haven was opened up by an Italian immigrant in 1925.

Had you seen any of these interesting photos before? Which is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments!