Adler, Larry (1914-2001), harmonica virtuoso, gave concerts around the world; made many recordings; lived at James Waterman Wise house on Pumping Station Road in early 1950s; wrote film scores including “High Wind in Jamaica” and “Genevieve,” the latter nominated for Academy Award, was probably written here; accused of supporting communism, which he denied; discouraged by communist witch hunt, moved to England in 1952.
Jack Sanders, Who Was Who in Ridgefield.
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This little notebook opens another window into the life at the Peter Parley/West Lane Schoolhouse.
Third grade students from Branchville experience a one-room school with educators from the Ridgefield Historical Society
The virus came to town in September of 1918 and claimed the lives of Ridgefielders.
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