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I am still sorting and organizing the photographs I took back in November while visiting Old Wethersfield, Connecticut. I’m not sure what the best way to proceed is, but I have decided to feature business doors today.
I did a little research into “development in Old Wethersfield” and I discovered a 165-page Development Master Plan. I think I heard a few groans. Don’t worry, I’m not going to try and summarize 165 pages in one blog post. I will include one paragraph that I like.
While the overarching goal of the Historic Wethersfield Master Plan is to preserve and protect the distinctive character of the community through thoughtful and sensitive planning, there are specific goals and objectives for other specialized segments of the Old Wethersfield historic district, including historic sites, business development, streetscape improvements, and programming. The goals and objectives, as defined below, guided the planning process which resulted in the development of the Master Plan.
Old Wethersfield Master Plan – John Milner Associates, Inc.
There are buildings in this area of one of Connecticut’s oldest towns that date back to the 1700s. We take pride in the fact that these buildings have been preserved and maintained for 250 or more years, but we also have to accept that the continued preservation is not guaranteed. Many of these buildings are owned by the Historic Commission, but most are privately owned.
These buildings have stood for centuries. Buildings stand, but businesses come and go. Property changes hands. Families are extended by generations, but motives and capabilities are not always extended along the original lines.
I have no interest in this town beyond that of a casual tourist. However, each week, when I view doors from other parts of the world, I am reminded of the fact that buildings like these are the starting point for the United States. We either choose to preserve these buildings, or we don’t. I hope we do.
For today, I hope you enjoy the pictures in the gallery and those in the links provided by the other participants. And, since today is all about looking at doors, I’m also satisfying the JusJoJan prompt offered by Di. So, when you’ve had your fill of doors, visit Di at her place.
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