Hartford History Room

08/10/2026

07/17/2026

This Main Street front is still there today-just a little changed-bet it won’t take long to name this location.

Instead of throwing away your old photos consider donating them to the history room so we can preserve those stories for generations to come.

06/30/2026

Maybe in 100 years your ancestors will be looking at a photo of you from this years 4th of July parade.
Stay cool & stay safe as you celebrate this year.

06/08/2026

Update-it definitely didn’t take you long to recognize this spot in downtown Hartford.
Here’s what that corner of the world looks like today.

Let's see who will be the first one to correctly guess what is in this building in downtown Hartford today. Once you figure it out- look at how this block has changed.

05/09/2026

Jessica H. asked what were all the renditions of businesses that were in the current Agave Asador & Cantina at 3461 High Road by Pike Lake.

There has been a restaurant there for almost 90 years. In no particular order: Country Retreat, Casa Tequilla, D'Angelo's, Hartford Bistro, Knotty Pine Inn, Shipwreck Inn, Grady's Restaurant and then all the way back to 1939 Barbeque Tavern.

Which ones do you remember? Or do you have a photo to share?

Have you ever wondered about a business? Wanted to trace the history OR just love the mystery? Stop in at the history room and see how we can help you find out a little bit more about Hartford.

05/03/2026

Alissa D. asked if we would look into the building the Sycamore Tree childcare is in now.
Who remembers the Woodridge supper club that opened in 1981? How about API? And did you know the City of Hartford owned it for a while?

04/21/2026

And in a day…it’s gone.

04/20/2026

April 20, 2026
The last day of the Thielman building on Sumner street/Hwy 60.