Sunday, July 3, 2011

Bandstand


Every New England town used to have a "green" or "commons," where the cows grazed and the townspeople met.  I read recently that there is only one Connecticut commons where agriculture is still actively practiced.

This is the bandstand on Canton's town green.  There is no agriculture here.  A busy state highway runs to the right of the commons.
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20 comments:

  1. KateJuly 3, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Happy Fourth of July, Jack! the bunting is very iconic for this day!

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  2. brattcatJuly 3, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    but you've composed something idyllic in this image.

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  3. Leif HagenJuly 3, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Happy 4th of July, Jack! I like the decorations!

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  4. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 3, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I think that 'green' looks perfect Jack, I should imagine it will be packed on the 4th. Have a great celebration.

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  5. cieldequimperJuly 3, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Enchanting scene! Take away the eletric wires and you could be transported a century ago. Just lovely!

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  6. BirdmanJuly 3, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Looks like they're ready to do some celebrating tomorrow.

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  7. Luis GomezJuly 3, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Very American! Excellent!

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  8. CarolineJuly 3, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Happy Fourth of July!

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  9. Cezar and LéiaJuly 3, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    A very special decoration for this day! Happy 4th July!

    Léia

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  10. RandyJuly 3, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I love all of the green. Such a contrast to our area right now.

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  11. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I like how the shrubs enbrace the gazebo. Lovely.

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  12. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJuly 3, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I believe that when I think of a slice of Americana this image would come to mind... perfect little church in yellow in the background and patriotic bunting graces the gazebo. I can hear Stars and Stripes in the background.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  13. VPJuly 3, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    A delicious bandstand!

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  14. EG CameraGirlJuly 3, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July, Jack! Will there be speeches given from the bandstand?

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  15. RedPatJuly 3, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    So quintessentially American this shot is! Ready for tomorrow.

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  16. MalyssJuly 3, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I like the patriotic decorations; And the word "gazebo"..

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  17. Regina KJuly 3, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Looks like it is used for celebrations. Looking forward to tomorrows Fourth!

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  18. DawnJuly 3, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Festive! I LOVE how U.S. of A. folks decorate and get so into their celebrations!!! Wish I could come down and listen to the band play!!

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  19. jennyfrecklesJuly 3, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Great minds and all that - we both have bandstands today. Wishing you and those you love a very happy 4th of July.

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  20. Sylvia KJuly 3, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Wishing you a very Happy 4th of July, Jack! Lovely bandstand and a great capture as always!!

    Sylvia

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