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“From the Historical Collections” by Mary K. Witkowski

History Center Head Emeritus Mary K. Witkowski wrote over 400 articles for the Bridgeport News during her tenure at the BHC. From the Historical Collections articles explore many facets of Bridgeport history –people, places, and things– from the renowned to the quirky, and will take readers on a delightful journey through the City’s past.
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'Connie' Mulvihill was city's political kingmaker
'Connie' Mulvihill was city's political kingmaker
1999-04-15
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'Tarzan' promotion at Palace
'Tarzan' promotion at Palace
2005-04-14
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'Walking on water' made easy, in 1893
'Walking on water' made easy, in 1893
1998-11-25
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"Charlie the Bum" wandered: homeless man was presence on East Side
"Charlie the Bum" wandered: homeless man was presence on East Side
2005-06-16
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"I'll call back" immortalized by frequent visitor Park City
"I'll call back" immortalized by frequent visitor Park City
1997-03-13
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"Mr. Magic" became a legend
"Mr. Magic" became a legend
2006-11-05
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"The Block" once was busy shopping area
"The Block" once was busy shopping area
1998-01-10
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A city street in 1874. Can you guess its name?
A city street in 1874. Can you guess its name?
2000-04-13
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A courthouse's beginnings
A courthouse's beginnings
1995-11-30
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A downtown Christmas in 1937 Bridgeport
A downtown Christmas in 1937 Bridgeport
1996-12-19
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A female tax rebel's 1952 visit to the Klein
A female tax rebel's 1952 visit to the Klein
1996-07-11
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A ferry trip to Pleasure Beach was once a summer ritual
A ferry trip to Pleasure Beach was once a summer ritual
1197-03-20
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A near riot for jobs during Depression
A near riot for jobs during Depression
2006-02-23
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A piece of history lost
A piece of history lost
2002-03-28
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A quick quiz about bridges
A quick quiz about bridges
1998-08-20
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A scene from England
A scene from England
2005-06-23
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A snapshot of the city from January 27, 1910
A snapshot of the city from January 27, 1910
1999-01-14
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Adams Express provided priority mail service
Adams Express provided priority mail service
1995-06-04
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African Methodist Church dates back to 1835
African Methodist Church dates back to 1835
2001-02-15
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African-American inventor lived in city
African-American inventor lived in city
2008-04-24
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Alfred Beers, city judge, was Civil War hero
Alfred Beers, city judge, was Civil War hero
1995-07-13
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Alfred C. Hobbs: The Houdini of Bridgeport
Alfred C. Hobbs: The Houdini of Bridgeport
1998-09-07
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All good homes had books
All good homes had books
2001-11-21
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Amelia Earhart spoke to city groups in 1936
Amelia Earhart spoke to city groups in 1936
2004-11-11
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Amelia Earhart visited the city
Amelia Earhart visited the city
2001-11-10
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An early car in Bridgeport
An early car in Bridgeport
2003-03-07
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An early morning city street scene from 1888
An early morning city street scene from 1888
1996-07-03
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Andrews Sisters appeared at beauty pageant in 1942
Andrews Sisters appeared at beauty pageant in 1942
2004-05-13
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Anna Baum Skane served people in need
Anna Baum Skane served people in need
1996-03-21
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Arcade on Main Street
Arcade on Main Street
2000-05-18
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Art League was formed in 1895
Art League was formed in 1895
2005-05-26
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As 20th century approached, workers began to seek rights
As 20th century approached, workers began to seek rights
1995-08-17
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Atlantic Hotel was intriguing downtown landmark
Atlantic Hotel was intriguing downtown landmark
2003-12-06
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Bakeries were big Bridgeport business
Bakeries were big Bridgeport business
2001-01-02
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Baldwin Plaza named after former governor
Baldwin Plaza named after former governor
1995-09-28
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Bank constructed ornate headquarters in 1917
Bank constructed ornate headquarters in 1917
1996-10-17
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Barnum circus operation spent winters in West End
Barnum circus operation spent winters in West End
2008-07-08
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Barnum Festival was big draw in 1960
Barnum Festival was big draw in 1960
2003-06-26
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Barnum funded fountain
Barnum funded fountain
2006-08-17
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Barnum liked Seaside statue
Barnum liked Seaside statue
2006-07-09
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Barnum took mayoral position seriously
Barnum took mayoral position seriously
1997-06-11
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Barnum took office seriously
Barnum took office seriously
2007-08-30
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Barnum was active until the end
Barnum was active until the end
2006-05-18
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Barnum's Waldemere looked out over Long Island Sound
Barnum's Waldemere looked out over Long Island Sound
1995-02-02
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Baseball season? It's also Frisbie season
Baseball season? It's also Frisbie season
1999-05-05
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Baseball team on board 1911 Federal Express train wreck"
Baseball team on board 1911 Federal Express train wreck"
1995-03-30
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Bassick site was a Barnum estate
Bassick site was a Barnum estate
2004-02-09
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Bathhouse was place to dance at beach
Bathhouse was place to dance at beach
1997-04-17
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Bicycle clubs competed in 1890 race
Bicycle clubs competed in 1890 race
2008-10-20
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Bicycle racing was once popular on Pleasure Beach
Bicycle racing was once popular on Pleasure Beach
1998-05-21