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Picture Tolland: A Fire ... 46 Years Ago This Week

The latest installment of the Picture Tolland Series.

On May 24, 1976, the Midway Package Store on Hartford Turnpike caught fire.
On May 24, 1976, the Midway Package Store on Hartford Turnpike caught fire. (TFD/Ellery Kington)

TOLLAND, CT — The latest edition of the Picture Tolland series takes us back to a fire that took place this week back in 1976.

On May 24, 1976, the Midway Package Store on Hartford Turnpike caught fire.

Even though the building sustained fire damage, the early report and quick response prevented it from being a total loss.

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Today, the building is the home of the Johnny Appleseed Farm Stand.

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Picture Tolland is a periodic series featuring images of the town, past and present.

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