Here Are The Oldest Photos Ever Taken in Connecticut and They’re Incredible

It's a great day to take a step back in time. The Nutmeg State has a lot of history in it, and what better way to take a look at the past than through an old photo (or 10)? After sifting through the digital archives, we have come up with a handful of photos that are some of the oldest in the state! These old photos of Connecticut are sure to amaze you... check them out!

Bristol, 1863. Marriage of P.T. Barnum's performer General Tom Thumb to Lavinia Warren.

Danbury, 1880. An African American baseball team.

Danbury, 1884. Crowds of people under the tents at the Danbury Fair.

Hartford, 1885. Bicycle parade with a view of Main Street.

Hartford, 1888. Hartford Courant building after the blizzard.

Southport, 1893. Photograph of the metal stacks at the Pequot Library.

New London, 1894. Old Town Mill, which is the oldest mill in the United States.

Mystic, 1900. People waiting on the sidewalk to board the trolley.

Mystic, 1900. The railroad bridge opened to let boats through.

Willamantic, 1902. President Roosevelt speaking on his New England tour.

Brookfield, 1904. Sarah Greene with family and friends on the bridge of the Still River.

Hartford, 1906. View of the bridge and buildings in downtown Hartford.

New Haven, 1909. A 12 year old boy selling newspapers,

Hartford, 1909. Boys gambling while waiting for Western Union messages.

After browsing through this selection of photos, what did you think? Did you see any familiar faces or places? Let us know in the comments! Planning to visit Connecticut and need a place to stay? Check out all the options from our friends at Hotels.com.

For more rare photos from Connecticut's past, check out these photos taken during the Great Depression.