Windsor Locks, Connecticut, has had an interesting history over the years. In 1940 the town was handed over to the US Army to help with the efforts during World War II. The town also saw the first fatality of the war within the region. A soldier called Lieutenant Eugene M. Bradley was the first unfortunate person to die in the area and in sad commemoration, the airfield at Windsor Locks was named in his honour, becoming the Bradley International Airport.
Situated across from the airport is one of the regions biggest attractions, the Bradley Teletheater. Today, we live in a world of abbreviations and contractions, where nearly anything is replaceable with technology and anything that is worth having must be obtained immediately. This is nowhere more true that in the world of media broadcasting: the latest innovation in this history is that of 'simulcast' - a contraction of 'simultaneous broadcast' that refers to events or programs broadcast over more than one medium. Strictly speaking this is not a new phenomenon: in the early years of television, many sports commentaries would be broadcast on both radio and television simultaneously. However, the arena of simulcast theatre is indeed a new one, and it is this that the Bradley Teletheater in Connecticut provides.
The Bradley Teletheater aims to provide a first class simulcast arena in which customers can both watch and bet on thoroughbred, harness, greyhound racing and jai-alai across the country. Featuring a state-of-the-art race book and grandstand seating, it presents itself as a great place to mix business and pleasure. Its size means that it is able to accommodate a large number of customers, and it also offers restaurants and a New York-style sandwich deli. It provides an ideal location for any business or personal outing, and with a Doubletree Hotel only a mile away, and the local airport situated in such close proximity, out of town visitors can find, transport, accommodation and entertainment all conveniently placed.
Another nearby attractions to the area include the New England Air Museum, which is situated on-site at Bradley International Airport, the quirky home of Mark Twain, and the Stafford Motor Speedway. The Connecticut Convention Center also draws visitors to the area; located in Hartford, this is a state-of-the-art feature catering for trade shows, conventions and business meetings, and is the largest of its kind between Boston and New York. The convention center is also part of the new Adrian's Landing complex, a riverside renovation scheme that also includes The Connecticut Centre for Science and Exploration, an education facility featuring hands-on, interactive science and technology exhibits and programs which are designed to help inspire and motivate visitors.
