Client: CTTM
Location: 58 N Rd, East Windsor, CT
Established: 1940
Date(s)of Phenomena: Pre-1940 - Present
Phenomena Types: Spector, Demonic, Occult & Residual Life Memory
Client Request: Investigation of areas with major activity on rail line
Investigation Status: Open to Public
BACKGROUND:
The Connecticut Trolley Museum, established in 1940, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of electric railways in Connecticut and beyond. It began as a small collection of rail vehicles and has since expanded significantly, now featuring a diverse range of trolley cars, artifacts, and exhibits. The museum aims to educate the public about the role of trolleys in everyday life, urban development, and their significance in transportation history. Through its efforts, the museum provides an engaging glimpse into the past while promoting the importance of heritage preservation.
PHENOMENA HISTORY:
Stories and Legends
Interviews
1905 THE CEMETARY
The audio that follows features an interview with Jacob Holmes Straus, recorded on March 13, 2024. Mr. Straus is a direct descendant of Captain William Holmes, a founding member of the East Windsor family. Additionally, his great-uncle, George B. Thatcher, worked as a laborer on the construction of the branch line from Warehouse Point to Rockville in 1905..
Windsor Widowmaker
The audio that follows features an interview with Judith Abrams Marsh as she recounts the story she grew up with known as "Windsor Windowmaker". The event occurred in 1908 and involves a man known as James Sugland. Mr. Sugland was injured in the event where 2 people died aboard a trolley now at the museum.
Videos Coming Soon
Photos
This image was taken in 1909 at the same point where in 1908 James Sugland jumped off a trolley that derailed and killed 2 people
Night watchman patrol in back of museum
This image was taken in 1909 at the same point where in 1908 James Sugland jumped off a trolley that derailed and killed 2 people