Sunday, May 31, 2015

Walking Near the State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut





 Arch is dedicated to the more that
4,000 Hartford men who fought in
in the Civil War & the nearly 400
who died in that bloody war.







The Spirit of Victory Monument
is dedicated to those who served
during the Spanish American
War, 1898 - 1902.









left, reminds me of the 










A statue of Confucius stands
in front of The Bushnell,
acknowledging the impact
of his teachings in
American society.





















A statue of General Lafayette
on horseback faces the







The important summertime
message is displayed at a
major intersection:

Share the road with
motorcycles.









Commemorating Christopher
Columbus in Hartford


























A woman walks past a modern
sculpture on the corner of






During my brief walk with Eric near the Connecticut State Capitol, I was fascinated by the memorials I saw to those who served in wars, humanist philosophy, exploration and the celebration of the human spirit.

1 comment:

  1. Beautiful pictures. I went to Hartford 4 years ago and visited the State Capitol and Bushnell Park. Loved it. Thanks for your pictures!

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