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Outer leaf "wrappers" are the type of tobacco leaf commonly grown in the Hartford area (generally, in this part of the Connecticut River valley). There are tobacco barns all around the area; you'll notice them on the drive from I-91 to the airport (BDL).
This is not nearly as bad as a manufacturer closing. Manufacturers pay far more on Personal Property than building taxes. The Hartford can take out MIS equipment which will substantially lower the Grand List tax basis, but that is a far cry from a manufacturer taking out all the equipment. For the Hartford, the building has much more value than the contents.
Oh, wow! Salaam Alaikum! I just read your bio, along with your post, and now I feel humbled.
wa Alaikum Salaam wa ramatullahi wa baraktuhu Ahki,
Jazakallahu Kairan for the kind words.
I have many fond memories of Simsbury. Used to live near the Old Mill, was "Poly Choke" at that time. My Mother and the Man who later became my Step-father (When I was 22 years old and had already been in the Air force for nearly 4 years) both worked for Poly choke until they Retired. Sadly My step-father passed away shortly before he would have retired. I never really got to know him, I wish I had.
Nearly all of my relatives are buried in the Tariffville cemetery and the rest in the East Hartland one, next to where Hayes store used to be.
Over the years I have often thought off returning to the Simsbury area. Last time I was there was about 7 years ago when I brought my Grandkids up there to show them where I grew up
However, when I look and see how much it has grown up in the Tunxis forest ares and near Barkhamsted, it has become to crowded for me.
But, give my love and regards to Simsbury next time you pass by the Eno Memorial Building. (In the 50s it was a Movies theater on Friday and Saturday nights.) I believe my ticket used to cost 8 cents
I definitely will! I plan to visit the Heublein Tower with my cousin in the Summer if all goes well, inshaAllah. I will definitely open up my journey to the actual town for your request.
I definitely will! I plan to visit the Heublein Tower with my cousin in the Summer if all goes well, inshaAllah. I will definitely open up my journey to the actual town for your request.
There used to be a path from the tower down to King Philip's cave. Not much of a cave as far as caves go, but quite historic. If I remember right you can see the Barndoor Hills
and the Giant's coffin, (Manitook Mountain) interesting geological formation.
The Barndoor Hill are famous for something, but I forgot what.
Both are in Granby. The Barndoor hills are on the McClean Game preserve about 5 miles from old Newgate Prison.
Outer leaf "wrappers" are the type of tobacco leaf commonly grown in the Hartford area (generally, in this part of the Connecticut River valley). There are tobacco barns all around the area; you'll notice them on the drive from I-91 to the airport (BDL).
Wow, now I have learned something new, LOL. I had no idea that CT had a tobacco industry.
An online Cigaraficionado article about the wrappers mentions that there are "a handful of farmers and two major companies involved in its cultivation". Do you happen to know which towns the farms/companies are in? Thanks. :-)
Many CT towns still do tobacco farming. I'm not sure which brand you're talking of, but there are fields in Windsor, South Windsor, East Windsor. Possibly Ellington/Tolland/Vernon as well. I ride in that area a lot but don't always know exactly where I am when I see the fields. There are a lot of barns still standing that may not be used anymore.
There's also a building in Glastonbury that still says Consolidated Cigar on it. There was once tobacco farming in Glastonbury but not sure if there is anymore. Same with East Hartford. I found a reference that says 95% of CT tobacco is grown in Hartford County.
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