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Bristol's Colt School site once a thriving business hub
Bristol historian Charles O. P. Thompson chronicles the Colt Memorial High School site’s transformation from a busy 18th and 19th century business and residential block. He details parcels, owners, and changes from 1687 through 1923, noting landmark transfers, store conversions, and relocations tied to Col. Samuel P. Colt and the surrounding Collins Block era.
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Colt Memorial High School
Bristol
Charles O. P. Thompson
Samuel P. Colt
Bradford Street
Queen Street
Danforth
Jonathan Davenport
John Sparhawk
Ichabod Richmond
Richmond
Nathaniel
Allen Wardwell
Catholic Congregational Society
Hope Street
Taud
William Bradford
Congregational Meeting
Presbyterian Meeting-House
Col
Samuel Norris
N.E
Hope and
State Streets
Town Hall
Pastime Theatre
Colt School
Collins
Hope St
Oor Havdae
Neer
al- Aaa Werdwell
Byars
Halle
Tarra
John Collins
Colt
Richmond House
Lend
Neon Pier Akon
Bernard, Smith,hatter
Nathaniel Howland
Thomas Richmond
Fred Hart
Asa W. Albee
Frank Bowler
Upper Bradford Street
Collins Block
Doula
Ben Dyer Nichols
Tes
Pe Finney
Kinhey
D’wolf
James E. French
First National Bank of
George
Messadore T. Bennett
Bennett
Up Town