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windsorlockshistory.com - an on-line listing of books, articles, maps and videos on the history of Windsor Locks, including many on the canal. Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; The Rise and Fall of the Canal and the Factories Along it, by Dr. Melvin D. Montemerlo, July 25, 2016 ...
In some locks, there is a piece of oak about 9 in (23 cm) thick which protects the solid part of the lock cill. On the Oxford Canal it is called a babbie; on the Grand Union Canal it is referred to as the cill bumper. Some canal operation authorities, primarily in the United States and Canada, call the ledge a miter sill (mitre sill in Canada ...
Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail is a public recreation area that parallels the Connecticut River for 4.5 miles (7.2 km) between Suffield and Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The modern paved surface covers the original dirt towpath of the historic Enfield Falls Canal. The park is used for fishing, hiking, and biking. [1]
Mar. 22—WINDSOR LOCKS — More than 100 people gathered outside at the lower picnic area of the Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 400 immigrant laborers who ...
As of 2023, Windsor Locks is split into two House districts: the 60th represented by Jane Garibay (D) and the 61st represented by Tami Zawistowski (R). Windsor Locks uses the selectman-town meeting system with an elected Board of Finance. Windsor Locks adopted the Windsor Locks Town Charter in 1981. [8]
The Bridge Street Bridge is a crossing for Route 140 over the Connecticut River, connecting the towns of Windsor Locks and East Windsor. The current bridge was completed in 1992. [1] The previous bridge at this location was a 7-span through Pratt truss built in 1921. [2] Before that there was a suspension bridge built in 1886. [2]
Jun. 30—WINDSOR LOCKS — First Selectman Paul Harrington took the next step towards construction of the $65 million Windsor Locks Train Station last week by signing a project authorization letter.
Mar. 21—WINDSOR LOCKS — Local municipal leaders and cultural groups as well as residents came together on Sunday afternoon to dedicate a new memorial to 400 Irish immigrant laborers who worked ...