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Around-About Bridgeport by William Aspies
A Bridgeport feature recounts local history seen through the eyes of 83-year-old Arthur Haight. He recalls Wayne Street’s red cow barn, the dairy’s spring and milk shed, and the Rug shop shift from country to city life, noting changes since 1918 and the family’s long ties to the area.
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Wayne Street
Haight
Joliet
Scovill Manufacturing
Waterbury
Bridgeport
Wayné Street
Quince Street
Song Avenue
Turkey Creek
Hrewood
Bug’ Company
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Reokrvoirs
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McGraw
Flip” Churke