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In Memoriam: Sally Davis Carrier
Sally Davis Carrier 1935 – 2021 Sally Carrier was a faithful supporter of The Friends of Heublein Tower for many years. She and her husband …
2021 Hike to the Mic Merchandise Now Available!
We are excited to announce the release of the 2021 Hike to the Mic event merchandise. For the first time ever, you can pre-order these …
2021 Tower Visiting Hours
The Heublein Tower will be open for visiting from Friday – Monday: 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm Please Note: The state of Connecticut …
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DID YOU KNOW?
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Great Reception
From 1948 to 1950, WTHT, an FM station operated by The Hartford Times, used the tower as its antenna site
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It's How Steak is Done
In 1895 the Heublein family begins manufacturing A-1 Steak Sauce in the U.S.
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A Presidential Offer
Many famous people have been guests at the Heublein Tower. In the early 1950s, at a Hartford Times gala, the Republican Party asked General Dwight Eisenhower to run for president.
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How the Wind Blows
Original designers Smith and Bassette designed the Heublein Tower to withstand 100 MPH winds.
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X-Ray Vision
At the turn of the 20th century, Arthur Heublein,a doctor at Hartford Hospital, pioneered the use of X-rays and radium treatments for cancer patients.
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Going Up!
The Heublein Tower was one of the first private residences to purchase and install an Otis Elevator during the Victorian Era.