Historic Elizabeth Park Defaced

Earlier today, Elizabeth Park was the scene of handicraft hooliganism as scores of knit flowers, hearts, and other colorful shapes were strewn throughout the historic rose garden. There were no reports of injuries from the attack. The following pictures were taken in, and around, the rose garden pavilion. An organization called the Knitty Gritty Committee has claimed responsibility, boldly posting pictures of the attack in progress on their website. The KGC, with slogans like “Punks

212 North Beacon Street, Hartford's West End

Grand spaces and original architectural details await in this charming stucco and slate West End colonial. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths over 4,322 square feet. An open front porch and double entry door with leaded glass side lights welcomes you into the gracious foyer. The formal living room features its original woodwork, pocket doors, a working fireplace and bay window seat. The dining room has dentil molding, pocket doors and is wonderfully

10 Walbridge Road, West Hartford

This charming West End-style colonial is located in the always popular Elizabeth Park neighborhood. The home offers 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths over 3,171 sqft. A landscape architect designed custom patio welcomes you to 10 Walbridge Road and invites you to sit and chat with your neighbors. Inside a traditional foyer greets your guests and is flanked by the formal living room which features a fireplace, built-in book shelves, and French door access to the

Elizabeth Park Concert Season

Last Wednesday was the first of ten concerts in Elizabeth Park’s Summer Concert Series. Admission is free, and the music officially starts at 6:30. Call some friends, pack a picnic, and come on down to enjoy a different band each week. Our top correspondent, Grant, snapped a few pictures of the crowd and band this past week. Hope you can join the fun! Grant, thanks for the pictures!

836 Prospect Avenue, Hartford's West End

Own a piece of Hartford history with this thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained home on Prospect Avenue, just steps from Elizabeth Park. Designed by noted architects Hapgood & Hapgood, original features abound with numerous stained glass windows, marble sinks, canvas ceilings, 3 fireplaces, and quartersawn oak woodwork throughout. The oversized living and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining. A tastefully renovated kitchen with original butler and dry goods pantries meet all of your culinary needs.