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WELI Bomb Shelter

                         Mrs. Daisy Young, West Hartford Civil Defense Officer at Town Hall. Feb. 29, 1952.



Civil Defense display at American Legion hall in West Hartford. 1952?



Apparently as a result of the Korean conflict a aircraft spotter program
was started for the first time since WWII in WH.  Above:  Barrows at Civil Defense Air
Spotter shack on top of West Hartford town hall, March 1, 1952.



Another view of "air spotter" Barrows on town hall roof. March 1, 1952.


Entrance to the old shelter.



Exterior of the old transmitter building. The shelter is in the basement.





Old board in bomb shelter.



Studio turntable.

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