Willimantic honors residents killed in the World Wars and Vietnam with a downtown park and memorial. Memorial Park, on Main Street (Routes 32 and 66) between Watson and Tingley streets, features a large monument dedicated in 1953. The monument features three archways that bear memorial plaques honoring Willimantic’s war heroes. The central archway features a […]
The Frog Bridge in the Willimantic section of Windham provides a quirky look at the town’s history. Officially named the Tread City Crossing, the bridge connects Main Street (Route 66) and Pleasant Street (Route 32), and crosses the Willimantic River. But the bridge, which opened in 2000, is more commonly known for its decorative elements, […]