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    The Cogswell Memorial Fountain

    The Cogswell Memorial Fountain

    4.0(1 review)
    7.1 mi

    Oh demon alcohol, Sad memories I cannot recall,…read moreWho thought I would say, Damn it all and blow it all, Oh demon alcohol (The Kinks) Not only was Henry Daniel Cogswell a millionaire dentist, but he was a crusading teetotaler who thought that building public drinking fountains all over town would help curb the public from the evil temptations of demon alcohol. In 1883, Cogswell donated this fountain to the town of Vernon. Of course, it was topped with a statue of himself. In one hand he held a glass of water, and in the other he held the Temperance Pledge. Seemed that Cogswell was pretty serious about the evils of alcohol. Turns out there were over 30 bars in Vernon at the time, and those that supported them didn't exactly see eye to eye with Cogswell. So it was no surprise when in the middle of the night, someone took down Cogswell's statue, liberated it from its pedestal, and heaved it into Shenipsit Lake. The local constable fished it out of the lake and set it up again, only to see it disappear once more! It was missing until 1908, when it mysteriously appeared propped up against a downtown building. It was put into storage and melted down into scrap during World War II. The fountain had a stone urn in place instead of the statue for years. In 2005, a replica statue was dedicated and it was returned to its rightful spot atop the fountain for a few years. Recently, it was removed, and again replaced with an urn. The replacement statue is being repaired for rust damage, some cracks, and a missing right hand. Cogswell's message still appears to be meeting resistance over 100 years after it was first broadcast. All I can say is "I'll drink to that"!

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    The Cogswell Memorial Fountain
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    Glastonbury War Memorials - WW I

    Glastonbury War Memorials

    5.0(1 review)
    9.7 mi

    I thought about writing up these six monuments separately, but the image of seeing them all…read moretogether, standing shoulder to shoulder and spanning the generations from the Civil War through Vietnam, convinced me to write about them as a unified memorial to our veterans. They share the town green, in front of a cemetery. Seeing them lined up, like the passage of time itself, is a very powerful sight. Starting on the left is Glastonbury's World War I monument dedicated in 1924. It's a bronze plaque on a granite base and lists the names of Glastonbury's veterans of the Great War. Sixteen were killed. The inscription reads: "In honor of those of the Town of Glastonbury who answered their country's call to serve humanity." Next over are two memorials to the Vietnam era. One honors all Glastonbury soldiers and the other salutes Airman Levitow whose extraordinary heroism saved many lives and earned him the Medal of Honor. The right side of the monuments honors Glastonbury's Korean War and World War II veterans. But the crown jewel of this display is the wonderful Civil War Monument known as the "Standard Bearer". It's a 1913 granite statue of Glastonbury's Captain Frederick M. Barber of the 16th Regiment of the Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. Barber died from combat wounds at the Battle of Antietam. Barber is holding a flag in his left arm, and his right hand is poised to whip out his sword if needed. I love these Civil War monuments. This granite statue is 9' tall and dates to 1913. He's dressed in the usual long overcoat, a cap and a cape. Of course he has facial hair (in this case a stylish moustache) as so many of these monuments do. There are two inscriptions, Check out the eloquence of the second one. "Erected in memory of Capt. Frederick M. Barber and the soldiers of Glastonbury who gave their lives for their country, by Mercy Turner Barber, 1913." "More enduring than this monument will be the memory of their loyal, patriotic devotion to their country. This granite shaft in time will crumble to dust, but the memory of their heroic deeds, the noble sacrifice of their lives, will live in memory's realm 'till time shall be no more."

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    Wizard of Oz Sculpture

    Wizard of Oz Sculpture

    4.0(2 reviews)
    16.4 mi

    The Wizard of Oz - A wonderful tale for children, it has everything a parent could wish for or does…read moreit, as a kid we never missed an opportunity to watch the original 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz, starring young Judy Garland - I was surprised to see this sculptor included so many elements including Jack Pumpkinhead, the tornado with the flying farmhouse, etc. In my opinion this is a five minute fly by, and by no means a bucket list item but it does exist. It's simply a display of art embedded in a stone clad wall at the back entrance to the public library and its well done...

    At the rear entrance of the Enfield public library is a very cool 43" by 27" by 3" panel sculpture…read moreof a child sitting outside on the ground, holding a book in both hands while reading. In the field where the child sits, I saw a dozen characters from the Wizard of Oz walking on a curved brick road. I guess we are reading his/her mind and watching how reading brings imagination to life. The work was a gift from sculptor Janice Loomis to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Enfield Library. You can identify Dorothy, her dog Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion in the front. In the top left corner is the Wicked Witch of the West riding a broom, the Emerald City, a hot air balloon, and a tornado. One character I didn't recognize at all (at least from the movie, since I didn't read the book) - it was someone with a pumpkin on his head wearing a scarf. I researched the gent and found out his name is "Jack Pumpkinhead" - and he was a character in some of Frank Baum's fourteen full-length Oz books.

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    Entrance to Enfield Library

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    Bancroft Tower - Bancroft Tower

    Bancroft Tower

    4.3(3 reviews)
    47.7 mi

    When in Worcester, this is one of those 'Roadside America' type stops you can make. Bancroft Tower…read morea giant 'folly' built to look like a castle. Located at the top of a steep hill, in a neighborhood, it's a pretty impressive site. There was snow on the ground when we visited and the pathways are not shoveled so if you go in winter, wear appropriate footwear. I'm not sure when the gates are unlocked to climb to the top, but there is a staircase and I bet the views from the top are stunning. A small parking area is across the street from the structure. A small sign limits parking to one hour and there is one trash can should you need it. There is also a sign that appears to be at a trailhead but with all the snow it's hard to tell. One word of caution: when we arrived there was one car in the parking area with two persons inside. When we got out of our car they got out of theirs. We walked toward the folly. They walked toward our vehicle. I took photos, but remained near the parking lot because suede shoes and snow do not make a good combination. After taking my photos, I turned around, they were just standing next to my car. As I stared at them, they turned and looked over the edge of the lot down the hill. I walked down the road a piece to get a different angle of the structure and always had my vehicle in view. They eventually got back in their car and drove away without visiting the folly or really even looking at it. After they left I walked over to see if there was anything they could actually be looking at down the hill and no, it was someone's home and a wooded hillside. Nothing there to attract attention. Just a situational awareness 'head up' to visitors. Otherwise, the folly really is lovely and it was decorated for the holidays too. It was a quick visit overall and we were on to the next stop. In summer it might make a good spot to family photos and perhaps a picnic if you bring a blanket to sit on.

    A beautifully preserved piece of history! I would've liked to see a bit more information on a…read moreplaque to learn more about it, but it was still very beautiful! I'm very happy I went here, it's one of those things you stop for a few minutes just to stare at and then carry on with your drive. Not much to look at and it wasn't open to walk inside, but it's super admirable how well kept it is!! I'd love to come hang out here again

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    Bancroft Tower - Bancroft Tower ground

    Bancroft Tower ground

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    Bolton Historical Marker - landmarks - Updated June 2026

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