Before: Members of the Kent Fire Dept.
circa 1927 posing with Pope Hartford Truck. After: New firehouse
building
The "new" Pope Hartford truck, was purchased
used from the City of Danbury. The firehouse was originally the
stables of the old Kent Plains Hotel, which stood where the Library
is today. William Tobin, Sr., bought the building in the 1950's,
moved the 2nd floor to the lot behind Tobin's Garage and placed
it on a foundation, turning it into a small residence.
Before: 80 North Main Street, the John
Hopson House. After: Now condominiums
Home for many years of the Chapin sisters, Elma Swift
Chapin and Anne Hopson Chapin. "Nan" Chapin was a walking
encyclopedia of facts about the iron industry and the Hopson family.
She also taught piano to generations of Kent children.
Before: 32 North Main Street, the Kent
Memorial Library. After: Books not fencing surround the building
Built 1921. In 1923 a street fair was held to raise
much needed funds for the library, outdoor book sales continue to
raise much needed funds for the library.
