LibGuides: Topic: Writing Hartford Initiative: Exploring Hartford

Explore

Use the tabs above to find Hartford venues and resources to explore.

BiCi Co (bicicleta comunidad)
Created by the Center for Latino Progress, this program is committed to fulfilling the need for bicycle-centered education and job training in the city of Hartford.
CTfastrak
This bus service provides direct service to and from Waterbury, Cheshire, Southington, Bristol, Plainville, New Britain, Newington, West Hartford, Hartford and Manchester.
CTrail - Hartford Line
This regional rail service runs between New Haven, Hartford, and Springfield.
Hartford Dash Shuttle
This Free shuttle service connects the Connecticut Convention Center, the Riverfront, the CT Science Center, the Arts and Entertainment District, various restaurants, and downtown hotels.
I-84 Hartford Project
Visit the site to learn how the highway redesign might affect you.
Lime Bike
This bikeshare program provides affordable pedal bikes to the Hartford community. Download the Lime app, grab a bike, ride at a low rate, lock safely when you're done and leave it.

Capitol Community College
Hartford Consortium for Higher Education
Member Colleges: Capital Community College, Central Connecticut State University, Goodwin College, Hartford Seminary, Manchester Community College, University of Saint Joseph, St. Thomas Seminary, Trinity College, UCONN Hartford, University of Hartford, Connecticut Public/WNPR/CPTV
Trinity College
UConn Hartford

Billings Forge
This non-profit organization provides food access and job training opportunities.
Cimate Action Plan
The Plan's goal is to improve Hartford's public health and strengthen its environment and economy.
Hartford Preservation Alliance
This non-profit organization's mission is to "Revitalize the historic fabric of Hartford, Connect us to our heritage, and Collaborate to impact community economic development."
Hartford Public Library
The iQuilt Plan
This urban design plan provides a network of pedestrian-friendly cultural sites in downtown Hartford.
KNOX
This community organization aims to improve the lives of Hartford residents through horticulture. KNOX creates community gardens and facilitates various public landscaping and urban beautification projects to make a greener, healthier Hartford.
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford
This private non-profit organization provides adult literacy services to the Greater Hartford community.
MakerspaceCT
This collaborative workspace -- Connecticut's largest makerspace -- is a community resource offering tools and classes for designing and building.
Shelters and Supportive Housing
Swift Factory
Construction underway to restore this historic factory and bring more jobs to the neighborhood.

Hartford Athletic
Connecticut's new professional soccer club set to begin play at Dillon Stadium in 2019
Hartford Whalers
Hartford's professional hockey team from 1979-1997
Hartford Yard Goats
Hartford's Minor League Baseball team
UConn at the XL Center
The arena hosts a number of UConn sporting events throughout the year

Bushnell Park
Keney Park
Pope Park
Colt Park
Riverfront Recapture
This private, non-profit organization manages and programs four parks: Charter Oak Landing, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Riverside Park & Great River Park.

Center Church - The First Church of Christ (1807)
60 Gold Street
Cheney Building (1876)
942 Main Street
Church of the Good Shepherd (1869)
155 Wyllys Street
Colt Factory (1865)
140 Huyshope Avenue
Constitution plaza (1963)
Comprised of 1 Constitution Plaza, 10 Constitution Plaza, 248 Constitution Plaza, 250 Constitution Plaza and 260 Constitution Plaza
G. Fox & Company (1918)
960 Main Street
The Gold Building (1975)
1 Financial Plaza
Goodwin Building (1881)
(now The Goodwin Hotel)
1 Haynes Street
Hartford architectural styles
Hartford Times Building (1920)
Hartford Times Headquarters (1920-1976)
10 Prospect Street
The Phoenix Building (1963)
Known locally as the "Boat Building"
1 American Row
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch (1886)
Located on the edge of Bushnell Park
Wadsworth Atheneum (1844)
America's oldest public art museum
600 Main Street

Google Map

Google Maps is a great navigation and exploration tool. Use it to find places of interest and curiosity. You can document those trips by publishing your own map. Add pinpoints with info cards, create customized walking/driving directions, and share with friends.

Menu (top left) > Your Places > Maps > Create Map

Hartford Data

Census Information
HartfordInfo.org
Date range of materials is from Jan 2004-Oct 2013
Hartford Town Profile
CT Data Collaborative
Hartford History Center

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