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Hartford Neighborhoods The Connecticut State Capitol in downtown Hartford Central Business District/Downtown Downtown is Hartfords primary business district. Downtown is home to Saint Paul Travelers, The Hartford Financial Services Incorporated, The Hartford Steam Boiler and Phoenix Insurance. Downtown is also home to the Hartford City Hall, the Hartford Public Library, the Old State House, the Wadsworth Atheneum, The Travelers Tower, Bushnell Park, and the State Capitol and Legislative Office Complex. Capital Community College is also located along Main Street in the former G. Fox and Company Building. The newly renovated University of Connecticut School of Business is located at Constitution Plaza. Asylum Hill The Asylum Hill neighborhood was originally known as "Lords Hill". The Asylum Hill neighborhood is home to the Asylum Hill Congregational Church (organized in 1864), The Trinity Episcopal Church, and Saint Josephs Cathedral (dedicated 1892). There are also many insurance companies that were or are still located in the Asylum Hill area such as the Hartford Fire Insurance Company (now the Hartford Insurance Group) and Rossia Insurance Company (now Northeastern Insurance Company). AETNA Insurance Company still remains as a major fixture along Farmington Avenue. Also along Farmington Avenue are the homes of Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe, which are now museums. West End The West End neighborhood, which runs from a little bit past the Mark Twain house over to the West Hartford border, was mostly farmland until 1870. During the 1910s, many two and three story homes were built, giving the area more of a suburban feel. Elizabeth Park in the West End was created in 1895, when Charles N. Pond gave his estate to the Hartford Parks Commission which created the park and named it in honor of his wife. The park boasts a playground, softball field, and other recreational facilities in addition to views of the downtown skyline. The University of Connecticut School of Law and the Hartford Seminary are located in the West End. Part of Prospect Avenue boasts mansions including the Governors Mansion. Mansions can also be found along Scarborough Street including the former residence of A. Everett Ausin (Director of Wadsworth Atheneum from 1927-1944). Sheldon/Charter Oak The neighborhood is located just south of downtown with the Connecticut River and I-91 running at the eastern end of the neighborhood. The area was home to the Colts Firearm Factory which was started by Samuel Colt, who invented the automatic revolver. Along with building a factory, Mr. Colt also made a village with houses, a library, and recreational activities so that his employees could be close to work. Colts estate, Armsmear, was given to the city as Colts Park after Mr. and Mrs. Colts death. A developer is currently in the process of renovating the whole facility to create office space and apartments for completion in 2006/2007. The Capewell Horesenail Company was also in the area. In 1881, George Capewell invented a machine to make horseshoe nails. South End This neighborhood is home to the area of Franklin Avenue, known as Little Italy. Although many Italians have moved just over the border to Wethersfield, Newington, and Rocky Hill, there is still a major Italian presence in the city. There are numerous Italian bakeries along Franklin Avenue. Connecticut is the state with the largest percentage of Italians living in it, outranking Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey. South Green South Green is home to Barnard Park in honor of Henry Barnard, whose home is located on Main Street. Congress Street is a historic district with many Greek Revival and Italianate homes. Hartford Hospital and the Connecticut Childrens Medical Center are also located in South Green. South Meadows Located at the southeastern corner of the city, the area is home to many industrial and commercial businesses. The neighborhood is home to the Regional Market, a 32 acre (129,000 mÂ²) facility with 185,000 of warehouse space. Brainard Field along I-91 serves small aircrafts and offers flight instruction. The Hartford Electric Light Company which started in 1921 is still operational and owned by CT Light and Power. One of the Metropolitan District Water pollution control plants is located in the south meadows. Also, the Mid-Connecticut Resource Recovery Facility, which opened in 1987 and is on 57 acres (231,000 mÂ²), is located in the area. This Afternoon...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Tonight...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph...Becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Sunday...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph...Becoming west with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph...Becoming southwest in the afternoon. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Tuesday...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the upper 50s. Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the upper 50s. Thursday...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Thursday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Friday...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

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