05/22/2026
This is Edward “Judge” Russell (left) and his grandson David Russell (right) in 1932. Judge Russell is my great-great grandfather and the founder of The Horseshoe. His son, David Russell, founded Russell Insurance in 1941. David’s son (the David in this photo) grew up to become Chief of the Fairfield Fire Department from 1976-1991.
The home on the right side of the photo is the Robinson Cottage, which was purchased by three years prior in 1929. The home to the left still stands on Rose Hill Road. Judge lived on Main St, and so this photo was taken on his lawn. The second and third photo show the same scene as it is today.