Historical Footprints Through Time

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Charles Ives Birthplace Home, Danbury, Connecticut







Tyler and I went to the Charles Ives birthplace home in Danbury today....It was a historical disappointment. All we did is walk around the home; I thought it was a museum. Well, any way...Charles Ives is an American Composer who was born at in this home in 1874. His father was a band leader during the American Civil War for the Union Army. However, this location is not the original spot of the home. Orginally, it was located on Main Street, but has been moved three times due to building and construction of those locations.

Charles is cedited to be thee first American composer to have international notoriety. He composed 114 songs; however, Ives' music was largely ignored during his life, and many of his works went unperformed for many years.

If in Danbury, and into musical history, check it out...
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I love American History and Coin Hunting. Throughout my travels, I enjoy visiting historical parks, towns, landmarks, monuments, homes, grave sights, and battlefields. With this blog, I am documenting my footprints of travel to historical places in the United States, and treasures that I have found. There are places that I have visited but have no pictures that I can share; such as, Gettysburg Battlefield in PA, New River Gorge in WV, and the Granary Burying Ground in Boston, MA.
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