Home Kids & Connections Summer Reading History Summer Reading HistoryJune 14, 2023Kids & Connections Caroline Hewins and her sister, c. 1860-62. Hartford History Center, Hartford Public Library By Monica Kern Being a kid in the 1850’s was hard. Booming urbanization forced many to work in factories or to live in the streets.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Previous Post Buzz From the Beehive Next Post All Together Now ZooReach Program Featured Local Savings -