Memorial Hall G.A.R. Windows - Vernon, CT
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The G.A.R. Stained Glass Windows is located on the second floor of the Memorial Building in the New England Civil War Museum at 14 Park Place in the Village of Rockville in Vernon, CT.
Waymark Code: WM16PY3
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2022
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A triple set of two-part stained glass windows are installed in the Great Hall of the Burpee Post #71 of the Grand Army of the Republic which is now the home of the New England Civil War Museum.
The upper window on the left has letter G against a blue background. The upper half of large window below the G has the image of stacked muskets, a knapsack an a drum representing Infantry. The lower half has crossed cannons and a shot pyramid representing Artillery.
The upper middle window has letter A against a blue background. The window below has an eagle perched on crossed cannons above a shot pyramid. Hanging from the eagle is a American Flag. Below the flag is a medal inscribed: Grand Army of the Republic 1861 Veterans 1865. At the bottom is a banner which is inscribed: Burpee Post #71.
The upper window on the right has an R against a blue background. The upper half of large window below the R has crossed sabres representing Cavalry.The lower half has an anchor and rope representing Navy.
Type of building where window is located: Museum
Address:
14 Park Place
Vernon , CT 06066 United States
06066
Admission Charge: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Days of Operation: Saturday and Sunday
Hours of Operation: From: 12:00 PM To: 3:00 PM
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