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Hartford circus fire

The Hartford circus fire, which occurred on July 6, 1944, in Hartford, Connecticut, was one of the worst fire disasters in the history of the United States. The fire occurred during an afternoon performance of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus that was attended by approximately 7,000 people. An estimated 167-169 people died and over 700 were injured.

Located at 41.795, -72.6744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Arson in the United States, Mass murder in 1944, 1944 disasters, 1944 fires, 1944 in Connecticut, Fires in Connecticut, History of Hartford, Connecticut, Fire disasters involving barricaded escape routes, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Loomis Chaffee

The Loomis Chaffee School (LC or Loomis) is a premier coeducational boarding school for grades 9–12 and postgraduates located on a 300-plus acre campus in the Connecticut River Valley in Windsor, Connecticut, six miles (10 km) north of Hartford. Loomis is a member of the Ten Schools Admissions Organization.

Located at 41.84, -72.6405 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Preparatory schools in Connecticut, Private high schools in Connecticut, Boarding schools in Connecticut, Educational institutions established in 1874, Schools in Hartford County, Connecticut, Windsor, Connecticut

Islamic Center of Connecticut

The Islamic Center of Connecticut is a masjid or mosque located in Windsor, Connecticut serving the Muslim community of Hartford County.

Located at 41.8111, -72.6678 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Windsor, Connecticut, Mosques in Connecticut, Cemeteries in Connecticut, Buildings and structures in Hartford County, Connecticut

Comcast Theatre (Hartford, Connecticut)

This article describes the music venue in Hartford, Connecticut. For other uses, see The Meadows (disambiguation). Comcast TheatreThe MeadowsLocation Hartford, ConnecticutType Outdoor amphitheatre (summer)Indoor theatre (fall/winter)Former name(s) New England Dodge Music CenterCTNow. com Meadows Music TheaterMeadows Music TheaterSeating type reserved, lawnCapacity 30,000 (7,500 indoor) The Comcast Theatre is an outdoor/indoor amphitheatre located in Hartford, Connecticut owned by Live Nation.

Located at 41.7792, -72.6692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Hartford, Connecticut, Theatres in Connecticut, Music venues in Connecticut, Visitor attractions in Hartford, Connecticut

Connecticut Southern railroad bridge

The Connecticut Southern Railroad bridge is a 5-span truss bridge connecting Hartford and East Hartford, Connecticut, over the Connecticut River. The bridge is 1,240 feet in length and 18.3 feet in width and was built ca. 1873 by the Hartford, Providence and Fishkill Railroad. The bridge is currently owned and maintained by the Connecticut Southern Railroad and carries freight traffic.

Located at 41.7764, -72.6575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railroad bridges in Connecticut, Truss bridges, Transportation in Hartford, Connecticut, East Hartford, Connecticut, Transportation in Hartford County, Connecticut, Buildings and structures in Hartford, Connecticut, Bridges in Hartford County, Connecticut

Bissell Bridge (Connecticut)

The Captain John Bissell Memorial Bridge carries I-291 over the Connecticut River, connecting the towns of Windsor, Connecticut and South Windsor, Connecticut. There is a pedestrian crossing on the bridge on the westbound side.

Located at 41.8131, -72.6444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges over the Connecticut River, Windsor, Connecticut, Bridges completed in 1958, Transportation in Hartford County, Connecticut, Bridges in Hartford County, Connecticut, Road bridges in Connecticut, Interstate 91, Bridges on the Interstate Highway System

Windsor High School (Connecticut)

Windsor High School is a public high school located in Windsor, Connecticut. This school serves students from 9th through 12th from the City Of Windsor, which is part of the Hartford County.

Located at 41.8232, -72.6743 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Windsor, Connecticut, Schools in Hartford County, Connecticut, Public high schools in Connecticut

Loomis Homestead

The Loomis Homestead in Windsor, Connecticut, is one of the oldest timber-frame houses in America. The oldest part of the house was built in 1640 by Joseph Loomis who came to America from England in 1638. Later additions to the Loomis house were made around the turn of the eighteenth century. The house is now adjacent to the Loomis Chaffee school.

Located at 41.8447, -72.6393 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1640, Houses in Hartford County, Connecticut, Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Connecticut, Georgian architecture in Connecticut, Windsor, Connecticut