Picture Enfield - Then and Now

ENFIELD, CT — Today's installment of this weekly Enfield history series, courtesy of the Facebook group Picture Enfield, is an absolute mystery to me. Since the time I was 5, I have lived most of my years in Enfield and have almost a photographic memory when it comes to the town, but never in my life have I ever heard of the Chopstix Chinese restaurant.

Gazing at this photo, taken sometime in the 1970s, I recognize the building: a small edifice at 33 Enfield Street near the Massachusetts state line. A number of small businesses have occupied the space over the years, most recently Twisties ice cream shop. We ask our readers to provide information on any other enterprises that have operated in that location over the years.

It is currently home to Olena's Sewing, which provides alterations, upholstery and window treatments. Here is a view of the building taken this morning.

(Tim Jensen/Patch Media Corp.)

Last week's trivia answer:
Last week's trivia question was, "What was the most recent team from Enfield High School to win a state championship?" The answer: the 1994 field hockey team, which captured its third straight Class M title by defeating Pomperaug 1-0 in the finals on Nov. 19 at West Haven High School. The Raiders, led by legendary coach Cookie Bromage, capped a three-year stretch in which they posted a 49-1-3 record. The members of the "three-peat" teams were inducted into the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.

(Enfield Historical Society via archive.org)

This week's trivia question:
Our Lady of the Angels Academy, founded on Route 5 in 1944, changed its name shortly before closing in 1988. By what name was the school known in its final two years of operation? Post the answer in the comments section below, or on the Enfield Patch Facebook page.

(Enfield Historical Society via archive.org)