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From books to car decals to historic maps, if any of the unique gift items below interest you, we have two easy ways for you to order - either leave a message at 860-678-7621, or you can use our Gift Shop Order Form. We will be able to work out orders as well as shipping and handling over the phone or via email. As you would expect, every dollar spent goes directly to keeping Avon's historical legacy alive and well. We are all Volunteers. Regardless of how large or small your order, we appreciate your support! _____________________
BOOKS: Avon, Connecticut, An Historical Story by Mary-Frances L. MacKie
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- 1988) 322 pages- $22.00 This is perhaps one of America’s most interesting collections of stories about the many people who helped to build Avon, from the earliest settlers to the near present. You are in for some compelling reading. One of my favorite stories from the book is of Avon’s “first resident,” John Hart, moving up from Farmington to what was then Northington (the old name for Avon). Mary-Frances, an extremely gifted story teller, has managed to wrap these many stories together into an easy-to-read narrative. Needless to say, if your family has been in the area for a while, chances are, they are mentioned in this book!
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Avon - Images of America by Nora O. Howard - Town Historian (Paperback - 2000) 128 pages - $20.00 Nora provides context and understanding to hundreds of photographs from Avon’s numerous collections beginning circa 1900, just as photography was becoming a powerful means of storytelling. There is a certain, “Back from the Future” feel to the book. As you drive along Route 44 today, for example, you can compare what the scene was like a hundred years ago. It is striking to see how former generations perceived of trees as very large weeds and took down pretty much every one of them! Another interesting chapter is the collection of classroom photos from way back. One of your relatives may very likely be featured. If you do not already have a copy of this book on your shelf, this is your opportunity to locate signed copies for you and your loved ones. If you are still wondering about just how interesting this collection of photographs is.... Sadly, I used to have two copies of the book, loaned them out, and never saw them again!
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Growing Up in Old Avon Center by Bill Goralski
(Paperback
– 1988)110 pages - $10.00 Have you read Bill Goralski’s magical narrative about growing up in Avon in the 1930’s and 40’s? Bill recounts various events and their impact on Avon, like his walk home from school during the Hurricane of ’38, which took down Avon Congregational’s Steeple, or the Spring of ’41, when some misguided hooligan nearly blew up Ensign Bickford! Who knew? You won’t believe how they caught the culprit. Bill’s entertaining prose is one of a kind, hard to put down, frankly. His passion for Avon lifts off the page. Every copy sold is signed by the Author.
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A is for Avon by Jan Brennan and 23 Student Writers (Paperback – 2009) 46 pages - $10.00 Jan Brennan, Leo Brennan Jr., and 23 Student Writers, all notably mentioned, have created a 2009 Edition for a new generation. Longer term locals may remember the 1979 Edition. Jan Brennan, Leo and her Students have updated the work for contemporary readers. For those of you who may have missed the original version from way back in 1979, the work highlights many of Avon's unique features and developments alphabetically. Jan Brennan has created a unique educational tool, developed and published by and for students, a concept that could be applied locally throughout the nation. How many of us are aware of how our local communities have evolved into what they are today? As an example, who knew that a Native American Tribe known as the "Tunxis-Sepus (translated as the "Crooked Little River" Tribe)" lived here until the early 18th Century? The book also includes a drivable map that points out the many notable sites mentioned. This unique work represents a one-of-a-kind local snapshot in time, a thoughtful gift item for both locals and their far-removed significant others. Avon Historical Society has a limited number of reproductions available at the Living Museum, Pine Grove Schoolhouse, and Heublein Tower, as well as through our Online Gift Shop.
Go to Gift Shop Order Form _____________________ HISTORIC MAPS : 1869 Map of Avon – Sepia Poster Card Stock – 15” x 18” - $5.00 This colorful map provides a very powerful sense of how Avon evolved into the town it is today. (Please excuse the bowing of the image, that’s the Photographer’s doing!) The Map illustrates the various property and business owners of that era - all 100 or so of them - with all the original family names listed - yours may very well be mentioned, and shows where the rail / canal line - now the Farmington Valley Greenway - ran through the center of town. Go to Gift Shop Order Form _____________________ NOTE CARDS: As many of you may already know, Avon Historical Society sells blank 4” x 6” Note Cards of each of Avon Historical Society’s Properties. The Living Museum, Pine Grove School House, and the Derrin House. They are blank note cards so they work for any occasion. We guesstimate that everyone over the age of 29 sends out at least 5 all-purpose note cards per year, so we have organized the note cards to meet your needs.
Set of 5 Note Cards of one Property with Envelopes - $3.00
Set of all three Note Cards (5 of each Property) with Envelopes - 15
total - $8.00
- Why not save money and buy the whole pack!
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DECAL: “Avon” Car Decal- $3.00 This 4” x 6” Decal is not necessarily just for your car. You might want to plaster them on just about anything where a permanent sticker would apply, from School Note Books to Hard Luggage. Next time you are in Katmandu, you can tell everyone about where you come from….!
_____________________ ARTWORK: Avon Sites Illustrated – Sepia Poster Card Stock – 18” x 24” - $5.00 This unique collection of illustrations by J. Clowerre was created for Avon's 175th anniversary celebration in 2005. Each hand-painting has been reduced to fit into this one-of–a-kind composition, suitable for framing. For all we know, it is perhaps the only collection of local sites available anywhere.
Go to Gift Shop Order Postcards – Finished Postcard Stock – 4 ” x 6 ” - 40 Cents Each / 3 for $1.00 We now offer a series of three postcards, highlighting Avon Historical Society Properties. Available online, you can also find these unique postcards at Heublein Tower, Pine Grove Schoolhouse and the Living Museum. We would also like to thank Mr. Hugh Wells of Wells Enterprises for allowing us to make these cards available at both Avon Walgreens and CVS Pharmacies. So much for the world going “paperless” just yet, you can now let your significant others know you are thinking of them with tangible reminders of some of Avon's Historic Treasures!
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MEOW VILLAGE BLOCKS: Are you already familiar with Cat’s Meow? They create wood-block keepsakes of our local heritage. Each one is hand painted and provides explanatory information on the back. Unfortunately, Peter’s photography skills do not do justice to how well done these items look in real life…. If you have ever seen one, you know what I mean.
The Farmington River Canal Boat Block – 5” x 2-1/4” - $12.00 The Charles Miller House Block – 4” x 6” – $12.00
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