Traveling the Merritt Parkway - Book pet lovers Scott Fitzgerald penned The Great

Scott Fitzgerald penned The Great Gatsby while summering in Westport in 1920

The retreat closed in the late 1930s and some remnants of it remain on the island

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These earrings can be dressed up or down to complete any look

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Traveling the Merritt Parkway - Book pet lovers Scott Fitzgerald penned The GreatSince 1938, when the Merritt's first 7 mile section was opened to traffic, millions have shared a fascination for Connecticut's Merritt Parkway and its bridges. Discover the beginnings of this groundbreaking advance in American travel in Traveling the Merritt Parkway. This exciting collection of images preserves and pays tribute to the history of the Merritt. Opened for 38 miles on September 2, 1940, it became known throughout Fairfield County,