1897. Public Library and Memorial Hall erected on the site of Housatonic Institute, it being the same site that Eli Starr leased to St. Peter’s Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M., to build lodge on in 1814.
Lime Works at Boardman destroyed by fire.
A bronze tablet to the memory of Roger Sherman was placed on Roger Sherman Hall by Daughters of the American Revolution.
1900. Great Fireman’s parade, 1,300 men in line.
1901. A Town Court established. George H. Jackson, appointed first Judge.
1902. Great fire destroyed the business portion of the village, May 5.
President Roosevelt stopped at the station and made a speech.
The Boardman Sunday School Society organized.
Bridgeport Wood Finishing Company plant burned.
1903. The New Milford Power Company plant established at Gaylordsville.