Bridgeport History Center

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Here are some events from the Bridgeport Public Library’s BRIDGEPORT HISTORY CENTER

• Tuesday, November 2nd

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Bridgeport Public Library – 925 Broad Street Bpt., CT

2nd floor – Fine Arts Department

Come see the CBS-TV 20th Century Series episode, “Class of ’58.” This television news program was taped at Warren Harding High School, and aired on CBS televison on March 23, 1958.

The program is narrated by Walter Cronkite. The program focused on four students who were struggling with “what to do with their lives after high school.” Scenes were filmed everywhere at Harding; the teachers lounge, assistant principal’s office, senior’s conference room, several classrooms, hallways, and in the auditorium (during the traditional Thanksgiving pep assembly). The legendary principal, Frank J. McKee, was featured, as well as several teachers, all of whom were at Harding. Exterior scenes were filmed at “Bunny’s Restaurant & Caterers,” and in “Hedges’ Memorial Stadium.”

Special Guest: Former Harding teacher Mr. Edward Schneider, who is featured prominently in the film will also be present to share his thoughts on the “Class of ’58.”

THE BRIDGEPORT HISTORY CENTER CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF SERVICE.

More info: RSVP (203) 576-7417 Mary Witkowski

• Wednesday, November 10th

Bridgeport History Center 75th Anniversary:

All events take place November 10, 2010

– Bridgeport Nostalgia, an exhibit of memorabilia from the Robert Factor Collection, third floor Bridgeport Public Library 925 Broad Street. Vintage photographs, Frisbees, and maps. Sponsored by the Bridgeport History Center 

– Meet at the 3rd floor at 4:15 to join the Bridgeport History Center’s short architectural walking tour from the library to the Arcade, lead by Historian Charles Brilvitch. Sponsored by the Bridgeport History Center

Downtown Memories, an exhibit of seldom seen photographs of Bridgeport’s historic downtown. Come to the beautifully restored Arcade building (991 Main Street) Exhibit opening is 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Bridgeport History Center, Aquarion and the Bridgeport Arts and Culture Council

For more information call the History Center at the Bridgeport Public Library 203 576-7417. The Library is located at 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.