Author Archives: Kate Farrish

The roof on the Old Tolland County Court House was completed on Sept. 30.The installation of lightning protection is scheduled for Oct. 6.The photos today show the taped seams of the plywood sub roof, two rows of ice and water … Continue reading →

Here’s the Guess the Artifact that we featured at Celebrate Tolland today. Any guesses what it is? It’s an old-fashioned lunch box, with a cup, soup container, plate and extra storage.

The restoration of the bell tower atop the Old Tolland County Court House Museum is nearly complete, and this week, Paul Bastiaanse, president of Valley Restoration, the contractor on the project, Kathy Bach, president of the Tolland Historical Society and … Continue reading →

Here’s your weekly update on the restoration project on the bell tower of the Old Tolland County Court House and Museum: The copper work is complete. All wood areas are primed, and the finish coat of paint is complete. We … Continue reading →

Today’s update from the Tolland Historical Society on the restoration project at the Old Tolland County Court House Museum is quite visible. The restored shiny gold weathervane is again atop the shiny copper cupola dome or the bell tower. All … Continue reading →

Here’s your Wednesday update on the restoration of the cupola at the Old Tolland County Court House Museum: Copper work continues at the bell tower deck area as seen in this photo. Interior bolts and brackets are being installed on … Continue reading →

Here’s your Wednesday update on the bell tower restoration of the Old Tolland County Court House Museum: This week work continues inside in the attic with large timber restoration as seen in 2 of the attached photos. As weather permits, … Continue reading →

Restoration vs “repair or replace”: the question continues comes up during this project in various forms as to why it’s taking so long. It’s taking a long time because this is a “restoration” of a 199-year-old building, preserving as much … Continue reading →

Tolland Historical Society volunteer Peter Palmer recently taught some of the Society interns the old-fashioned art of making braided rugs at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum.

Here’s your Wednesday update on the restoration project at the Old Tolland County Court House Museum:This week, the replacement wood and the epoxy treatment on the columns has finished curing.The heavy plastic wrap has been removed. You can see the … Continue reading →