What an amazing town we've discovered in Stamford, Connecticut. Quaint, cozy, friendly and full of history. With much to experience in the outdoor beauty of the area you will be sure to fill every day with fun and adventure. Considered one of the safest cities in America and one of the mostly highly educated(44% of adults have a college degree) Stamford is a very desirable place to visit or take up residence.
When the town was first settled, it was named Rippowam. Of course this is due to the Native American inhabitants that first resided in the area. Later the name was changed to Stamford after a town in Lincolnshire, England. This was done after the land was purchased from the Native American tribe.
Some well-known people have resided in Stamford. Namely Will Shortz, Benny Goodman, Christopher Lloyd, Robert Crane, Gene Wilder and Cindy Lauper. Although not a permanent resident, Humphrey Bogart did stay awhile when he acted in the play "Fools Gold" in 1924. And, in 1927 Bela Lugosi resided here and began a long history playing Dracula on stage in Stamford. This would be 4 years before he played the role on film on the big screen.
Because of the numerous tax breaks that Connecticut allows several television shows and major movies have been filmed in the area. You might remember the movies "Confessions of a Shopaholic", "Rachel Getting Married" and "Everybody's Fine" or have watched the TV sit-coms "My Wife and Kids" or "The Office": they were all filmed in Stamford.
A must see during a visit to Stamford is the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. As with many museums this facility began in 1936 as the vision of one person and over the years has grown into a jewel in the city. The museums founding father, Dr. G. R. R. Hertzberg was a prominent surgeon in Stamford. With donations of land, money and artifacts from numerous benefactors the story of Stamford is told in a special way. One of the buildings was the residence of Henri Willis Bendel before being acquired for the museum. Built in the late 1920's this mansion was designed by Bendel, a designer and department store owner who became an icon in the fashion world of New York and Paris. His fortune fueled his dream home full of lead-framed glass windows, half-timbered walls, gargoyles, slate roof, and multiple chimneys. It's designed was taken from two Tudor mansions in Maidenhead England; the British manor houses Shoppenhangers and Ockwells. This was the epitome of the American 'castle' at the time; distinctly continental, and refined. Those who come to Stamford find this a very popular destination to visit.
Bendel died in 1936 and the Stamford Museum purchased the home and land in 1955.
Set your course for Stamford and take in all of the history; the very old and the not so old. The flavor of Old England and the convenience of contemporary America will make any visit a joy.
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