Title:
Groton's red house called, Hive of the Averys
Author:
Carol W. Kimball
Subjects:
Hive of the Averys
Avery memorial in Groton
Avery memorial in Groton
Object ID:
Kim01-073
Object Name:
Scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
The Day
Publication Place:
New London, CT
Pubication Date:
09/18/1986
Collection:
Carol W. Kimball
Summary:
A house presented to James Avery Jr. and Debora Stallion about 1670 becomes legendary landmark in Groton, called the Hive of the Averys. On July 20, 1894 a fire claims the structure owned by Town Clerk of Groton, James Denison Avery (related to John D. Rockefeller), and the town records kept in the home, for there was no town hall, were also destroyed in the fire. An Avery memorial is maintained in Groton and The Avery Memorial Association maintains cleared area by the railroad tracks in Poquonnock where Hive of the Averys once stood.
People:
Avery, James
Avery, James, Jr.
Stallion, Debora
Stallion, Edward
Avery, James Denison
Crace, Cassie
Avery, James D.
Rockefeller, John D.
Pratt, Bela
Avery, James, Jr.
Stallion, Debora
Stallion, Edward
Avery, James Denison
Crace, Cassie
Avery, James D.
Rockefeller, John D.
Pratt, Bela
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