Jacobs Tavern Clock.

The famous Jacobs Tavern clock, shipped to America as a wedding present prior to the Revolutionary War. This clock was originally a mantle clock, later sat in the attic, was shipped to several states and was in pieces until it was saved. Tracked down by Mark Snay, a generous donor bought the clock and donated to the Thompson Historical Society This is the clock that President George Washington saw personally in 1789 when he breakfasted at Jacobs on his tour of New England following his election.

Upham District School

March 2014 – last images of the stone structure that was the Upham District School

John Hoening – Founder of the Thompson Speedway:

John Hoenig pointing to the Speedway Complex he created in East Thompson CT

1919 Parade in Grosvenordale

Thompson Firemen in 1919 Parade celebrating the end of World War I, Grosvenordale, CT

Sacred Heart Church

Interior View – painting

North Grosvenordale – Paving future Rt. 12

Pouring the roadway for future Rt. 12; this could be the Vito Leo Company at work circa 1914. The paved portion connected the two mills together. The Grosvenor-Dale Company had an electric car that was used to run between the mills. image #P0001056

Main Street in No. Grosvenordale, showing the Evangelical Lutheran Church – Image # P0000616

Lester Map of 1832

This map shows Thompson at its maximum extent. In 1855, Putnam was created partially from the South Neighborhood from Thompson.

Tourtellotte Memorial Room inside the High School

Another view of the Tourtellotte Memorial Room

Joe & Sue Lindley at the Tourtellotte Memorial Room