Thursday, April 12, 2012

Governor's Foot Guard

The Governor's Foot Guard was organized in 1771, which makes it the oldest continuously serving military organization in the United States.  Today it has mainly a ceremonial role.  The Guards provide escorts to distinguished visitors and they march in parades.

The building is in an out-of-the-way stretch of High Street in downtown Hartford, a block from U.S. Route 84.
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17 comments:

  1. SRQApril 12, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Interesting, Jack. I've never heard of a Foot Guard. As a military organization that's a more fitting name than, perhaps, Shin Guard.

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  2. KateApril 12, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Looks like a massive building.

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  3. Lois EvensenApril 12, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Very interesting. I've learned something new. Massive building.

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  4. Luis GomezApril 12, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Pretty amazing building Jack. Lots of bricks!

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  5. RandyApril 12, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I like the large windows.

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  6. Sylvia KApril 12, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    And I've learned something new this morning, too! I've never heard of the Foot Guard either. Great name and a wonderful building! Thanks for the info and a terrific capture as always! Enjoy your day, Jack!

    Sylvia

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  7. SharonApril 12, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    We don't have anything like this here in Arizona.

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  8. MalyssApril 12, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Since 1771?! Impressive! That's very old for the USA!

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  9. AnonymousApril 12, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Sounds like some sort of foot spray. hahahaha

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  10. RedPatApril 12, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Sounds like the type of thing a queen might have! I like the carving wrapping around the top of the entrance.

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  11. LowellApril 12, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    This entire building is used by a contingent of "foot guards"? Hmmm...interesting history and a finely-constructed building!

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  12. jennyfrecklesApril 12, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Interesting - the military ceremonial roles here are rotated round, so guys can be in Afghanistan one week and on guard outside Buckingham Palace a couple of weeks later. I do like this building. I wonder what 1888 signifies?

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  13. jooApril 12, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    It's interesting that this building looks like many schools built before the war in Upper Silesia.

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  14. Regina KApril 12, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Interesting piece of history, I always enjoy these finds of yours.

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  15. VPApril 13, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    That guy is not a guard, I suppose?

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  16. HalcyonApril 14, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    I've never heard of this before, but I definitely love the building. The brick is beautiful and that decorative arch is nice too!

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  17. Cezar and LéiaApril 15, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    Impressive facade and I like the sunlight in this picture!
    Léia

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