Stunning open house

June 10, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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This past weekend, Seamens Moving, in collaboration with Aspire Metro, a popular residential magazine, hosted an open house at this stunning $17,500,000 Long Island Mansion sitting in over 6 lush acres including luxuries such as both indoor and outdoor pool, bowling alley, wine cellar, elevator, and game room.  The house is located in the town of Brookville, and has the added distinction of being named by business week as one of the wealthiest towns in America. There are many sites of interest in Brookville, such as the St. Joan de Arc Chapel, which was dismantled and brought here from France and is now located on the grounds of Marquette University. It truly is a site to see!

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Orange Connecticut to Orange Ohio

June 8, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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After the American Revolution, Connecticut was one of a few states to have a claim over the western portions of the country. The land was part of the Connecticut Western Reserve, a portion of land claimed by the colony of Connecticut in the 1800’s.  Much of this land was in present-day Ohio. A large portion of the lands were dubbed “Fire Lands” and offered to Connecticut colonists who had lost their homes/lands in the war. Some of those lands were also given back to the Native Americans as part of the Treaty of Greeneville in 1795.  In 1815, settlers from The Colony of Connecticut travelled across the country to settle in Ohio. Given that many of them came from Orange Connecticut, they called their settlement Orange Township. If you’re planning a big move from Orange or elsewhere, call Seamen’s Moving to book your free onsite estimate today!

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Fairfield’s Favorite Deli Turns 30 – The Country Cow Deli

June 8, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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Thirty years ago on Black Rock Turnpike,  a deli opened by the name of ‘The Country Cow Deli’. The deli is well-known among locals for its breakfast sandwiches; one Fairfield resident describes his favorite breakfast sandwich there as “simply the best bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich I’ve ever had”. On weekends and weekdays in the early morning hours the wait for a sandwich can be 15 to 30 minutes, due to the high volume of business. Many regulars call in their orders ahead of time to avoid the long wait. The Country Cow Deli also offers fantastic grinders (they were even featured in Fairfield Magazine). For your next move, consider a stop at the deli while we do the heavy-lifting!

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The House Under the Hill – Darien’s Pond-Weed House

June 8, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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Along the old Boston Post Road, you can find the Pond-Weed House; Darien’s oldest still-standing home. Sold by Nathaniel Pond to Nathaniel Weed in 1716, the home stayed with the Weed family for 210 years. In addition to a farm, the home served as a tavern for a time and was known as “Half-Way House” as well as “House Under the Hill” due to its location half way between Stamford and Norwalk. It was said that George Washington stopped at the home on the march from Boston to New York during the American Revolution. Whether you’re marching to NY or just across town, call Seamen’s Moving and schedule your free onsite estimate today!

 

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Innovative Architecture – The Harvard Five in New Canaan

June 8, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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The Harvard Five were a group of Harvard architects who banded together and constructed 80 homes from the 1940’s to the 1960’s. When these young men returned home after World II, they were able to buy inexpensive land in New Canaan in order to start these projects. Their homes were very atypical for the time, and often dismissed or ridiculed as the homes were so far removed from the typical architecture of the time. Many New Canaan residents were bothered simply by the presence of these buildings in their neighborhoods. Despite the backlash towards the work of the five in their time, today their projects are widely revered as highly innovative and ground-breaking. Nearly 20 of their buildings have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. If you need help moving to or from your architectural masterpiece, call Seamen’s Moving today!

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The Bruce Museum in Greenwich

June 8, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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First opened in 1912, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich has been a great local spot to learn about the art, history, and culture of the area. The Museum used to a mansion, owned by textile merchant Robert Moffat Bruce. After his dead, Bruce gave his mansion to the town to be used “as a natural history, historical and art museum, for the use and benefit of the public.” The first exhibit at the museum featured the Greenwich Society of Artists, who still exist today. From 1992-1993, the museum underwent heavy restoration with an architectural structure built around the original building. Current exhibits cover the history of electricity, the art of Paris, children’s book artwork, and photography of the local Mianus River Gorge (north of Greenwich). Whether you need help moving prized artwork, or need to move out your belongings for a renovation, give Seamen’s Moving a call and schedule a free onsite estimate today!

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The Stamford Bargain – How The New Haven Colony Traded for Stamford

June 8, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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Before 1640, the land that is now known as Stamford was inhabited by Native Americans and known as “Rippowam”. In 1640, Captain Turner of the New Haven County traded 12 coats, 12 hoes, 12 ratchets, 12 glasses, 12 knives, four kettles, and four fathoms of white wampum for the deed to some of the land. The first settlers there changed adopted the name “Stamford” in 1642, but it wasn’t until 1671 that they built their first schoolhouse (which also doubled as a church). With the deal continually being updated, the Native Americans in the area eventually abandoned the  land for a more substantial amount of money in 1700. If you’re looking to settle into a new area in Stamford or elsewhere in Fairfield County, call Seamen’s Moving today!

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Newtown’s Multi-Purpose Town Center – The Edmond Town Hall

June 8, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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A $2 movie theater in Connecticut? There’s just one left, and it also happens to be the town center for the city of Newtown. Constructed in 1930 by the donations of a private benefactress, The Edmond Town Hall contains town offices, a handful of local businesses and organizations, a private area for rent, a performance space, as well as a movie theater all within the same building. Current movies can be caught in the theater for $2, and the Town Hall also hosts dance, music, and theater performances throughout the year. Whether you’re moving a complex multi-purpose building, or just moving your apartment across town, call Seamen’s Moving for expert local moving services in Newtown and beyond.

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Local Foods, Goods, and Moods – The Bethel Community Market

June 8, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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Looking for a fun weekly outing near Bethel Connecticut? Every Thursday from Mid-June through September, local vendors gather up for The Bethel Community Market. You’ll find excellent community offerings; desserts, farm-fresh veggies, wines, dairy products, meats, baked goods, and fresh-prepared food stands. You’ll also find goods like jewelry, clothing, crafts, books, gifts, and beauty items. If you’re not looking to shop, there are also great free activities hosted at the market weekly. You’ll find arts and crafts, live music, movies, and more! If you’re moving to a new community in the area, call Seamen’s Moving. We’ll take care of your move, so you can relax and enjoy great local events like this!

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Explore the Season – The Hickories Farm in Ridgefield

June 8, 2016 Uncategorized No comments yet

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For over 250 years, the Hickories Farm in Ridgefield have brought fresh produce and goods to the Fairfield County area. If you’re interested in learning more about the farm or talking with one of their experienced farmers about sustainable agriculture, the farm also offers weekly tours on Saturdays. If you’re interested in supplementing your food supplies with produce from the farm, consider signing up for a CSA (Community-Sustained Agriculture) with the farm. You’ll be able to pick up your share of the current harvest every week. Separate CSA’s run for Spring, Summer, and Fall respectively. In addition to public events, the farm also serves as a locale for private events like weddings, private parties, fundraisers, corporate outings, etc.  If you’re moving to or from a local farm, or just need someone to move your collection of farm animal portraits, call Seamen’s Moving to schedule a free onsite estimate today!

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