{"product_id":"vintage-2-sided-2x3-wood-sign-entering-leaving-middle-haddam-historic-district","title":"Vintage 2-Sided 2'x3' Wood Sign Entering\/Leaving Middle Haddam Historic District","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  Thanks for taking a look at one of our items!\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   Up for sale is a:\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cfont color=\"#191919\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003e\n     Vintage Double Sided 2'x3' Wood Sign Entering\/Leaving Middle Haddam Historic District\n    \u003c\/b\u003e\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    There is a partial crack as shown in the photos, it is extremely solid and not flimsy.\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n   For sale is a wonderful, authentic double-sided painted wood sign that once marked the boundary of the Middle Haddam Historic District in East Hampton, Connecticut. One side reads\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    \"Entering Middle Haddam Historic District\"\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n   and the reverse reads\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    \"Leaving Middle Haddam Historic District,\"\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n   each side featuring a beautifully rendered illustration of a tall-masted sailing schooner — a fitting tribute to the village's proud maritime heritage. The sign retains its original navy blue painted wood frame with wire hanging hardware, and displays charming age-appropriate wear, crazing, and patina consistent with decades of outdoor use.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Sign Dimensions: 36.5\" wide x 24.5\" tall (3 feet x 2 feet)\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    About Middle Haddam Historic District\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n   Middle Haddam is one of Connecticut's most significant and well-preserved historic river port villages. Settled in the 17th century as part of Middletown, it was incorporated as part of East Hampton in 1767, and from an early date was a thriving shipbuilding community, with a sawmill on Mill Brook running through the village. By 1739, it had become its own ecclesiastical society, taking the name \"Middle-Haddam,\" and a Congregational meeting house was built by 1744.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n   Middle Haddam served as an important port on the Connecticut River from approximately 1730 to 1880. From a small, relatively level landing area along the river, the village extended upward across the slope to the east and northeast, forming a distinctive fan-shaped pattern, with narrow winding roadways leading up from the river. The sailing schooner depicted on this sign is a direct nod to that legacy — vessels like it once loaded and unloaded cargo at the Middle Haddam landing, connecting the agricultural hinterland of eastern Connecticut to markets throughout the region.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n   The district today affords protection for approximately 180 structures dating from as early as 1691, with nearly 70% of the village's historic structures predating 1835. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Sign Details:\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  Double-sided painted wood construction\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Navy blue painted wood frame with original wire hanging hardware\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Sailing schooner illustration on both sides\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Dimensions: 36.5\" x 24.5\" (3 feet x 2 feet)\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Displays natural age wear, paint crazing, and patina throughout\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n   A truly unique large-format piece of Connecticut local history and Americana — perfect for collectors of New England folk art, maritime memorabilia, roadside signage, or Connecticut River Valley history. Would make a stunning display piece in a home, office, restaurant, or maritime collection.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cfont color=\"#191919\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\n    Item has been in storage for over 20+ years, includes everything pictured.\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont color=\"#191919\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/b\u003e\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  Feel free to ask any questions that you may have.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"VintageAutoPlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51678824268064,"sku":"O-502","price":944.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5013\/7888\/files\/10_692a09d4-5402-4cff-a272-481554742cde.png?v=1779320653","url":"https:\/\/vintageautoplus.com\/products\/vintage-2-sided-2x3-wood-sign-entering-leaving-middle-haddam-historic-district","provider":"VintageAutoPlus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}