Witness the laying of a landmark: the Connecticut State Library and Supreme Court Building, documented as it happened in 1909.
This new edition records the ceremonial cornerstone event in Hartford, including speeches by Morgan G. Bulkeley and Chief Justice Simeon Baldwin, the Grand Lodge’s involvement, and a trace of the building’s planning, purpose, and dedication. It combines program notes, historical context, and a rich collection of memorabilia and contributed works gathered for the archive.
- Learn how a state library and a supreme court building came to be, and why the project mattered in 1909.
- Read the ceremony text and addresses that framed the moment for Connecticut’s government and people.
- See the list of contents, from plans and manuscripts to medals, portraits, and ceremonial materials.
- Discover the broader view of Connecticut’s legal and civic advance as described in the proceedings and memorials.
Ideal for readers of Connecticut history, legal history, and archival miscellany who want a focused look at a pivotal civic project.