Two family houses are quite common in some parts of town. Most are like this one, with a single unit on each level.

West Hartford welcomed students for the first day of school last week. There was a steady stream of families stopping to take a quick picture in front of this sign on their way up to the Norfeldt Elementary School.

Here is the perfect place to enjoy the final weeks of summer – pull up a chair and relax.

As a West Hartford institution along Park Road, AC Petersen is a must visit during the summer months during ice cream season.

This home caught my eye because it is especially well decorated for the summer season. The orange front door with the funky numbers didn’t hurt either – the place has character.

Why is there a folding chair mostly buried in this front yard and spray painted blue? One would think the water shut off value right next to it, which is also painted blue, would be sufficient to mark where the water lateral comes in from the street. What else is buried here that isn’t visible?

Colorful gardens can be found throughout West Hartford, and lilies are a popular summer perennial. This orange flower was especially vivid, so I couldn’t walk past without taking a photo.

Taller Downtown Hartford buildings are visible from the top of many West Hartford hills. Since nearly all of east-west streets in Town continue into the City, and many go all the way Downtown, you can get some nice skyline views walking east through West Hartford.

The stadium at Hall High school is ready for just about anything. This shot was from late spring and doesn’t show all the folks who were working out on the track or field.

I love the architectural details of this building on Prospect Avenue, especially the rounded windows on the third floor. The clock out front it also something to admire as those are usually only found in business districts.