During past summer days, it wasn’t uncommon to find hundreds of people vacationing at the Sunrise Resort. Families once bustled around the cabins, pool, gift shop, cafeteria, and recreational areas until its close in 2008. Sunrise Resort was created by Hartford taxi driver, Ted Hilton in the 1930s. During its 92 years in operation, it was also known as the Frank Davis Resort. During its heydays, theme weeks were abundant—from Christmas in July, to Halloween in the summer. Music echoed throughout the 146-acre campus brimming with such activities as horseback…
