Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam CT

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Putnam Town Crier - Flood of '55
Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam Announces Program
Discussion and Review of Book “The Flood of 1955”
As the 71st anniversary of the Flood of 1955, which devastated Putnam on Aug. 19, 1955 rapidly approaches, President John Miller of the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam, announced a special program commemorating the event.

The program will be held at 3 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam Museum at the Putnam Municipal Complex. The program will feature discussion of the book “The Flood of 1955” with author Ronald P. Coderre. Attendees will be afforded the opportunity to share any remembrances and stories they may have regarding that memorable day when the raging waters of the Quinebaug River created by Hurricanes Connie and Diane wreaked unsuspected havoc on the community of Putnam.

The program is presented free and open to anyone who wishes to attend. Copies of the publication will be available for those who wish to purchase one. They will be available on that day for $25. They can also be purchased at the Putnam Public Library or the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam Museum, located in the Municipal Complex on 200 School Street.

“The Flood of 1955” was published by Coderre in 2025 with the support and endorsement of the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam, President Miller and Putnam Historian Bill Pearsall. The publication, which features Coderre’s memories as a 14-year-old young man residing on Sunnyside Avenue, and numerous photos gathered from the Society archives. In less than one year more than 250 copies of the book have been sold with all proceeds benefiting the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam.

“I felt it was important to have something in print commemorating the event,” said Coderre. “Many times, memories become vague or changed as they are transmitted from generation to generation. I’m hoping that those Putnam and area citizens who witnessed “The Flood” will share their stories. I also recommend they jot them down for posterity,” said Coderre.

“We’re fortunate that Putnam has an individual who was interested enough to put his memories in print for the future of our community. As the anniversary of ‘The Flood’ approaches, this program once more demonstrates that our citizens recognize important historic events,” said Putnam Historian Bill Pearsall.

08/14/2026

You are invited to this special event!

08/07/2026

FROM THE WINY RADIO NEWSROOM: FROM RONALD P. CODERRE: Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam Announces Program
Discussion and Review of Book “The Flood of 1955”:

As the 71st anniversary of the Flood of 1955, which devasted Putnam on August 19, 1955 rapidly approaches, President John Miller of the
Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam CT is proud to announce a special program commemorating the event.

The program is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19 at 3 p.m.at the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam Museum at the Putnam Municipal Complex on 200 School Street. The program will feature discussion of the book “The Flood of 1955” with author Ronald P. Coderre. Attendees will be afforded the opportunity to share any remembrances and stories they may have regarding that memorable day when the raging waters of the Quinebaug River created by Hurricanes Connie and Diane wreaked unsuspected havoc on the community of Putnam.

“The Flood of 1955” was published by Coderre in 2025 with the support and endorsement of the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam, President Miller and Putnam Historian Bill Pearsall. The publication, which features Coderre’s memories as a 14-year-old young man residing on Sunnyside Avenue, and numerous photos gathered from the Society archives. In less than one year more than 250 copies of the book have been sold with all proceeds benefiting the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam.
“I felt it was important to have something in print commemorating the event,” said Coderre. “Many times, memories become vague or changed as they are transmitted from generation to generation. I’m hoping that those Putnam and area citizens who witnessed “The Flood” will share their stories. I also recommend they jot them down for posterity,” concluded Coderre.
“We’re fortunate that Putnam has an individual who was interested enough to put his memories in print for the future of our community. As the anniversary of “The Flood” approaches, this program once more demonstrates that our citizens recognize important historic events,” said Putnam Historian Bill Pearsall.

The program is presented free and open to anyone who wishes to attend. Copies of the publication will be available for those who wish to purchase one. They will be available on that day for $25. They can also be purchased at the Putnam Public Library or the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam Museum, located in the Municipal Complex on 200 School Street.
“I encourage anyone who is free that day to attend this program,” concluded President Miller.

Photo courtesy of Ronald P. Coderre.

08/03/2026

On one rainy day in front of the Putnam post office.