History Blog

Posted on April 05, 2020

The man and woman to the left of the photo are a pair of Bridgeport icons in Mike and Connie Salvio. Mike was known for ye...

Posted on March 29, 2020

This picture taken from the Bridgeport High School 1995 Ki-Cu-Wa yearbook shows Mr. and Miss BHS for the 1994-95 scho...

Posted on March 22, 2020

This is a slightyl elevated view of a photo from 2005 showing a wooden bridge that was put in place to allow heavy eq...

Posted on March 15, 2020

Although not a very old photo, many of the men in this photograph have played a part in helping shape the history of...

Posted on March 08, 2020

his will look familiar to many in Bridgeport. This photo was taken in 1962 and is of the former Handy Shop, or Handy...

Posted on March 01, 2020

This is a photo from the 2004 Bridgeport High School yearbook showing the 2003 Indians volleyball team. Those picture...

Posted on February 23, 2020

This photo is believed to be from 1988 and inside the Bridgeport Public Works building. What'st taking place is unkno...

Posted on February 16, 2020

The Bridgeport Fireman's Fair is still talked about fondly to this day by those who participated the annual event...

Posted on February 09, 2020

This photo is from 1954 and it should bring back a lot of pleasant memories for many in Bridgeport. This is of the g...

Posted on February 02, 2020

Few things are talked about with as much fondness as the former Bridgeport Fireman's Fair. Although the exact date of...

Posted on January 26, 2020

For decades, Bridgeport High School has had a Mr. and Miss BHS. The year 1997 was no exception to the rule. Durinig t...

Posted on January 19, 2020

The photo shows above is at All Saints Catholic Church, which is located on Main Street in downtown Bridgeport. The photo...

Posted on January 12, 2020

This is a scene from what is believed to be Philadelphia Avenue from 1988 during a massive winter storm. It's the time of...

Posted on December 29, 2019

Look familiar? If it doesn't, it's because today this area of Johnson Avenue is completely built up. The vacant lot t...

Posted on December 22, 2019

Bridgeport was part of history several decades ago as this picture shows. A runner is shown carrying the Olympic torc...

From the Bench: History on Hold as India...

It was just around 50 degrees Tuesday afternoon and the air had a bit of a nip to it. Not ideal for lounging outside,...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Bridgeport's Mike and Conni...

The man and woman to the left of the photo are a pair of Bridgeport icons in Mike and Connie Salvio. Mike was known for ye...

Posted by Dick Duez
Off the Shelf: Library Closed, Fines Wai...

The library remains closed until further notice because of the Coronavirus. You can still return books in the bo...

Posted by Sharon Saye
ToquiNotes: Asking Community to Assist 1...

The name Danny Beevers may not ring a bell with everyone in Bridgeport, but he’s been in your city doing good de...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Artslink: The Possibility of the Next Re...

I am hopeful that history could repeat itself. Between the 14th and the 15th centuries, a ser...

Posted by Jason Young
It's Happening: A Tale of Two Easter Wee...

For the past several years, I’ve been writing about two events; both – I have found, like so many other things...

Posted by Julie Perine
Outside the Tribe: State Tournament Canc...

Normally this is the time of year when I write something about taking a final look at the girls state basketball tournamen...

Posted by Chris Johnson
Sweat & Smiles: The Misconception about ...

Wanna know five BIG misconceptions about self-love??? ?? 1. That it's all chocolate cake and bubble bath...

Posted by Melissa Romano