From a rural community of farmers and oystermen of the 19th century to a town of opulent mansions at the dawn of the 20th, Greenwich's pre-Great Depression history tells a story in many ways similar to that of Newport, R.I. In an upcoming exhibit, the Greenwich Historical Society explores how did the town became "an enclave for the rich and ... (more)
http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Great-Estates-explores-Greenwich-s-gems-of-the-5324286.php
http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Great-Estates-explores-Greenwich-s-gems-of-the-5324286.php
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