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Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
THE COLT FAMILY CREST Family Crest, Beer Mug, Mugs, Places, Tableware, Dinnerware, Tumblers, Tablewares, Mug
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THE COLT FAMILY CREST
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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Did You Know?: The Church of the Good Shepherd has unique features, including crossed Colt pistols and revolver parts carved in sandstone around the south “Armorer’s Door.” Elizabeth Colt commissioned the architect Frederick Clarke Withers to design this Episcopal church as a memorial to Sam Colt and four of their children. The Good Shepherd, Episcopal Church, Pistols, Revolver, Frederick, Sandstone, Elizabeth, Architect, South
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Did You Know?: The Church of the Good Shepherd has unique features, including crossed Colt pistols and revolver parts carved in sandstone around the south “Armorer’s Door.” Elizabeth Colt commissioned the architect Frederick Clarke Withers to design this Episcopal church as a memorial to Sam Colt and four of their children.
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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FESTIVAL UPDATE: JOIN US FOR VINTAGE BASE BALL on JULY 19, 2014 at COLT PARK - HARTFORD, CT!! The Friends of Vintage Base Ball promotes living history by bringing the 19th century to life through base ball events that use the rules, equipment, costumes and culture of the 1860s–1880s Hartford, Division, 19th Century, Rules, Places To Visit, Join, Equipment, Events, Culture
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FESTIVAL UPDATE: JOIN US FOR VINTAGE BASE BALL on JULY 19, 2014 at COLT PARK - HARTFORD, CT!! The Friends of Vintage Base Ball promotes living history by bringing the 19th century to life through base ball events that use the rules, equipment, costumes and culture of the 1860s–1880s
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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Did You Know?: During the Invasion of Normandy, the America G.I. standard issue pistol was the COLT 1911 A1. Weapons Guns, Guns And Ammo, Colt M1911, M1911 Pistol, Revolvers, Aigle Animal, Colt Single Action Army, Best Handguns, 45 Acp
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Did You Know?: During the Invasion of Normandy, the America G.I. standard issue pistol was the COLT 1911 A1.
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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JUNE 6th Marked the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. We honor all men and women who served to protect the world against the Nazi threat! Battle Of Normandy, 70th Anniversary, Metal Ornament, D Day, Throw Pillows, Christmas Ornaments, June 6th, Gifts, Threat
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JUNE 6th Marked the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. We honor all men and women who served to protect the world against the Nazi threat!
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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COLT ARMORY IN HARTFORD, CT - PHOTO BY ANDY HART Armory, Connecticut, New England, Cityscape, America, Visiting, Mansions
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COLT ARMORY IN HARTFORD, CT - PHOTO BY ANDY HART
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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Did You Know?: In 1879 Caldwell H. Colt (Samuel Colt's Son) designed the Colt double barrel rifle. It's one of the rarest Colt firearms that was ever made. Double Barrel, Caldwell, Firearms, Samuel, Hand Guns, Rare, Design
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Did You Know?: In 1879 Caldwell H. Colt (Samuel Colt's Son) designed the Colt double barrel rifle. It's one of the rarest Colt firearms that was ever made.
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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Did You Know?: Colt did not have any descendants! The Colt's had four children. Two died in infancy, a daughter named Elizabeth died at the age of three. One sibling, Caldwell, survived to adulthood, but died of tonsillitis at the age of 34. (This is a photo of Caldwell Hart Colt) Infancy, Adulthood, Descendants, Sibling, Hart, Daughter
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Did You Know?: Colt did not have any descendants! The Colt's had four children. Two died in infancy, a daughter named Elizabeth died at the age of three. One sibling, Caldwell, survived to adulthood, but died of tonsillitis at the age of 34. (This is a photo of Caldwell Hart Colt)
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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SPECIAL EXHIBIT: The Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company Factory Collection was given to the Museum of Connecticut History in 1957. The collection constitutes one of the finest assemblages of early Colt prototypes, factory models and experimental firearms in the world. ONLY AT THE MUSEUM OF CONNECTICUT HISTORY JULY 19, 2014!!! Connecticut History, Exhibition, Manufacturing, Assemblages, Frame, July, Museum
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SPECIAL EXHIBIT: The Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company Factory Collection was given to the Museum of Connecticut History in 1957. The collection constitutes one of the finest assemblages of early Colt prototypes, factory models and experimental firearms in the world. ONLY AT THE MUSEUM OF CONNECTICUT HISTORY JULY 19, 2014!!!
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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Did you know?: In 1864 Confederate sympathizers set fire to the Colt factory in Hartford, burning it to the ground. As luck would have it an insurance policy was taken out on the building before the fire ever happened. Elizabeth Colt chose to rebuild, paying special attention to fire-proofing and adding a second story as well as recreating the iconic blue onion dome that had been destroyed. Blue Onion, Second Story, Insurance Policy, Rebuild, Paying, Dome
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Did you know?: In 1864 Confederate sympathizers set fire to the Colt factory in Hartford, burning it to the ground. As luck would have it an insurance policy was taken out on the building before the fire ever happened. Elizabeth Colt chose to rebuild, paying special attention to fire-proofing and adding a second story as well as recreating the iconic blue onion dome that had been destroyed.
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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JOIN US - SATURDAY JULY 19, 2014 COLT PARK - HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT Hartford Connecticut, Beer Garden, Big Band, Venues, Tours, Entertaining, Park, Event
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JOIN US - SATURDAY JULY 19, 2014 COLT PARK - HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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Memorial Day is a time to honor America's Heroes! Memorial Day, Honor, Memories, Remember, Memoirs, Souvenirs
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Memorial Day is a time to honor America's Heroes!
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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DID YOU KNOW?: The Sam Colt 200 Commemoration Committee will give a percentage of money raised from Corporate Sponsors back to scholarship funds to collage students who will be going into the fields of Manufacturing or Engineering! We care about our community and our future - BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!!! College Majors, College Hacks, College Degree, Education Degree, Education College, Physical Education, Higher Education, College Expenses, College Savings
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DID YOU KNOW?: The Sam Colt 200 Commemoration Committee will give a percentage of money raised from Corporate Sponsors back to scholarship funds to collage students who will be going into the fields of Manufacturing or Engineering! We care about our community and our future - BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!!!
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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COLT LEGACY: Its architecture like this that amazes us! - You can locate this on the front of the Church of the Good Shepherd Parish House in Hartford. This structure was commissioned by Elizabeth Colt in honor of her late husband & son. Bird Bath, Legacy, Fountain, Husband
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COLT LEGACY: Its architecture like this that amazes us! - You can locate this on the front of the Church of the Good Shepherd Parish House in Hartford. This structure was commissioned by Elizabeth Colt in honor of her late husband & son.
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
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"United States Firearms Manufacturing Co" This Award Winning Photo was taken by Mary Ellen O'Donnell If you have any photos or images that you think we should share please send them to 200colt@gmail.com New Project Ideas, Ellen, Locals, Gmail, United States
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"United States Firearms Manufacturing Co" This Award Winning Photo was taken by Mary Ellen O'Donnell If you have any photos or images that you think we should share please send them to 200colt@gmail.com
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Samuel Colt 200 Commemoration
Places to Visit