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Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Norwalk is said to have been named because when purchased from the Indians, the norther boundary was to extend from the sea one day's walk, according to the India marking of the distance. According to another authority, the name is derived from nagang, "point of land."
How New England Towns Received Their Names
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New London, Connecticut
October 21, 1914
With up to 100,000 people attending each year, Norwalk's Oyster Festival is one of the largest volunteer-run events on the East Coast.
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South Norwalk is a neighborhood in Norwalk, Connecticut. The neighborhood was originally settled as Old Well, then chartered as the city of South Norwalk on August 18, 1870. The cities of Norwalk and South Norwalk were incorporated on June 6, 1913.
East Norwalk is the location of Norwalk's original colonial settlements.
Rowayton is an affluent coastal village in the city of Norwalk, Connecticut. wikipedia
Other neighborhoods in Norwalk include:
Broad River, Brookside, Central Norwalk, Cranbury
Golden Hill, Hospital Hill, Marvin Beach, Oak Hills, Silvermine, Spring Hill, The Norwalk Green, Village Creek, West Main, West Norwalk, West Rocks, Wilson Point, Winnipauk, Wolfpit, Woods Pond and Woodward. localwiki.org
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Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - Glimpses of Greenwich, Stamford, and Norwalk
Picturesque America... Oliver Bell Bunce, William Cullen Bryant
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Glimpses of Greenwich, Stamford, and Norwalk
Picturesque America... Oliver Bell Bunce, William Cullen Bryant
New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1872-1874.
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - When Baby is About to Walk
Procure a pair of ANKLE SUPPORTERS
R. H. Golden
South Norwalk, Conn.
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When Baby is About to Walk
Procure a pair of ANKLE SUPPORTERS
R. H. Golden
South Norwalk, Conn.
The Ladies' Home Journal
May 1898
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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The Green, Norwalk, Conn.
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - INTERIOR THE SILVERMINE TAVERN COUNTRY STORE, NORWALK, CONN
Old time atmosphere and candy, food specialties, and gifts recalling our Early American Heritage. Silvermine, Norwalk, Conn.
Built around 1810, with the repeal of Prohibition, J. Kenneth Byard bought the property in 1929 and named it the Silvermine Tavern, offering dining and overnight accommodations. Ownership of the Tavern passed to I.M. Weiss in 1948. The Whitman family operated it from 1955 until the restaurant closed in 2009. It then continued for a few years as a bed & breakfast.
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INTERIOR THE SILVERMINE TAVERN COUNTRY STORE, NORWALK, CONN
Old time atmosphere and candy, food specialties, and gifts recalling our Early American Heritage. Silvermine, Norwalk, Conn.
Built around 1810, with the repeal of Prohibition, J. Kenneth Byard bought the property in 1929 and named it the Silvermine Tavern, offering dining and overnight accommodations. Ownership of the Tavern passed to I.M. Weiss in 1948. The Whitman family operated it from 1955 until the restaurant closed in 2009. It then continued for a few years as a bed & breakfast.
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Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Hickory Bluff, from Yacht Club, Norwalk Harbor
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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South Norwalk Congregational Church
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Trinity Church, South Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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West Ave., looking South
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Old Town House
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - The Selleck Overlook Military Academy
Overlook Military Academy (Formerly The Old Selleck School)
"OVERLOOK" prepares boys thoroughly for the leading Colleges and Technical schools. Splendid opportunity for boys who desire preparation for business. Classes are small, thus assuming individual instruction.
Thoroughly equipped laboratories, fine Gymnasium, bowling alley, showerbath, etc. Has all modern improvements and conveniences.
One hour's ride from New York City on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
All legitimate Athletics, consistent with good scholarship, are encouraged and promoted. Terms moderate.
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The Selleck Overlook Military Academy
Overlook Military Academy (Formerly The Old Selleck School)
"OVERLOOK" prepares boys thoroughly for the leading Colleges and Technical schools. Splendid opportunity for boys who desire preparation for business. Classes are small, thus assuming individual instruction.
Thoroughly equipped laboratories, fine Gymnasium, bowling alley, showerbath, etc. Has all modern improvements and conveniences.
One hour's ride from New York City on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
All legitimate Athletics, consistent with good scholarship, are encouraged and promoted. Terms moderate.
The American Educational Review
A Monthly Review of the Progress of Higher Education · Volume 30, Published 1909
Read more about Charles Melbourne SELLECK
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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St. Joseph's Church & Rectory, South Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Military Academy, 1907
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Roton Point Boat Landing
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Town Farm
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - Cluett, Peabody & Company's Shirt Factory, South Norwalk, Conn.
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...Cluett, Peabody & Co. was the company that lasted the longest. It produced a number of brands, of which Arrow Shirts was probably the most famous. For the longest time, Arrow Shirts were synonymous with Troy. the Troy plant was thought to be the largest shirt factory in the world, and it sprawled along the river. In 1912, the New York Times would report that Cluett, Peabody & Co., “the largest manufacturers of collars, shirts, and cuffs in the world, is to become still larger.” At that time it had factories at Troy, Rochester, Corinth, and Waterford, NY; Leominster, MA; South Norwalk, CT; and St. Johns, Quebec. The combined annual output of those plants was then 7,000,000 dozen collars and 500,000 dozen shirts... hoxsie.org){kind=small}
Cluett, Peabody & Company's Shirt Factory, South Norwalk, Conn.
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...Cluett, Peabody & Co. was the company that lasted the longest. It produced a number of brands, of which Arrow Shirts was probably the most famous. For the longest time, Arrow Shirts were synonymous with Troy. the Troy plant was thought to be the largest shirt factory in the world, and it sprawled along the river. In 1912, the New York Times would report that Cluett, Peabody & Co., “the largest manufacturers of collars, shirts, and cuffs in the world, is to become still larger.” At that time it had factories at Troy, Rochester, Corinth, and Waterford, NY; Leominster, MA; South Norwalk, CT; and St. Johns, Quebec. The combined annual output of those plants was then 7,000,000 dozen collars and 500,000 dozen shirts... hoxsie.org
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Belle (Bell) Island on Long Island Sound from Roton Point, Conn., 1908
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Main Street, 1908
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - Gutheries Mill, Norwalk, Conn.
Now part of the Silvermine Tavern complex.
"English-born Henry Guthrie owned a shipyard and three mills clustered around today’s Silvermine Tavern..." www.norwalkct.org ){kind=small}
Gutheries Mill, Norwalk, Conn.
Now part of the Silvermine Tavern complex.
"English-born Henry Guthrie owned a shipyard and three mills clustered around today’s Silvermine Tavern..." www.norwalkct.org
Read more about Henry Fearon GUTHRIE
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Center School
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Hartstrom Preparatory School
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Franklin Street School, South Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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St. James' Home
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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St. Pauls Church
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - R. & G. Corset Factory, South Norwalk, Conn.
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Located on Ann Street, the R & G Corset Factory was one of the largest producers of ladies corsets
and in 1901 employed about a thousand workers, almost all of them women. It turned out 650 garments daily. During World War I, R & G Corsets were the mainstay of Red Cross Nurses. The company closed during the great depression of the 1930's. The building was purchased by the Manhattan Shirt
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R. & G. Corset Factory, South Norwalk, Conn.
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Located on Ann Street, the R & G Corset Factory was one of the largest producers of ladies corsets
and in 1901 employed about a thousand workers, almost all of them women. It turned out 650 garments daily. During World War I, R & G Corsets were the mainstay of Red Cross Nurses. The company closed during the great depression of the 1930's. The building was purchased by the Manhattan Shirt
Company to manufacture soft collar shirts, but the building eventually was converted to living quarters. norwalkct.org
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - The old Bishop's Mill
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The old Bishop's Mill
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Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - Bishop's Mill Dam
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Bishop's Mill Dam
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Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Baptist Church, South Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Crescent Terrace, South Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Dorlon's Point Hotel, East Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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East Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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The "Hour Square"
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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High School, 1910
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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The Knob, South Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Norwalk Library and Grace Church
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Hotel Mahackemo
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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South Main Street, South Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Marvin School, East Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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M. E. Church
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Railroad Place, So. Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Railroad Station, South Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Shore Haven Inn, South Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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St Mary's Church
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Castle Venice, Roton Point
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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West ave., Looking N., South Norwalk, Conn., 1913
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Tokeneke Beach Inn, Rowayton, Conn.
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - The New Washington St. Bridge, South Norwalk, Conn., 1917){kind=small}
The New Washington St. Bridge, South Norwalk, Conn., 1917
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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The Armory
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - Russell's Sunflower Tavern
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Russell's Sunflower Tavern
Post Road
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Shore Cottages, Harbor View, South Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - Crofut and Knapp Co., East Norwalk, Conn.
museumofcthistory.org
The Norwalk, Connecticut hat manufacturer Crofut and Knapp began operations in 1858 as a result of a partnership between hatmakers James H. Knapp and Andrew J. Crofut. The firm specialized in firm or ‘hard’ hats and is credited with producing the first derby style hat in America in 1860. These were manufactured in a shop at the corner of North Main and Union Streets Norwalk. The Crofut and Knapp Company was incorporated in 1873 and by the late-19th century it occupied a second sprawling factory complex located at the corner of Tolles and Water Streets in South Norwalk, the heart of Norwalk’s hat industry at the time... connecticutmills.org){kind=small}
Crofut and Knapp Co., East Norwalk, Conn.
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The Norwalk, Connecticut hat manufacturer Crofut and Knapp began operations in 1858 as a result of a partnership between hatmakers James H. Knapp and Andrew J. Crofut. The firm specialized in firm or ‘hard’ hats and is credited with producing the first derby style hat in America in 1860. These were manufactured in a shop at the corner of North Main and Union Streets Norwalk. The Crofut and Knapp Company was incorporated in 1873 and by the late-19th century it occupied a second sprawling factory complex located at the corner of Tolles and Water Streets in South Norwalk, the heart of Norwalk’s hat industry at the time... connecticutmills.org
Read more about Andrew J CROFUT
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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The Royal James
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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West Avenue, 1922
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - Muller Gloria Mills
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The Muller Gloria Mills were organized in Norwalk, Connecticut by Richard Muller in 1903. The company manufactured silk and cotton fabrics and employed roughly 200 hands by 1910... connecticutmills.org){kind=small}
Muller Gloria Mills
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The Muller Gloria Mills were organized in Norwalk, Connecticut by Richard Muller in 1903. The company manufactured silk and cotton fabrics and employed roughly 200 hands by 1910... connecticutmills.org
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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View from Diving Platform, Roton Point
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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 (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk) - Shorehaven Golf Club
Founded in 1924, Shorehaven enjoys a beautiful location offering spectacular water views and a unique links style 18-hole course. We have a vibrant, family-friendly membership that enjoys golf, swimming, racquet sports and social activities amongst friends and families. shorehavengc.org){kind=small}
Shorehaven Golf Club
Founded in 1924, Shorehaven enjoys a beautiful location offering spectacular water views and a unique links style 18-hole course. We have a vibrant, family-friendly membership that enjoys golf, swimming, racquet sports and social activities amongst friends and families. shorehavengc.org
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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West Avenue between South Norwalk and Norwalk, Conn.
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Shore and Country Club, East Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Dr. Wadsworth's Sanitarium "Woods Court", South Norwalk, Conn.
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Norwalk High School
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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D.A.R. Headquarters (Old Town Hall)
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Elks Club, South Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
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Admiral Motel and The Jolly Fisherman Restaurant
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1779 - British troops under General Tryon raid New Haven, Fairfield and Norwalk.
[After first invading New Haven, followed by Fairfield] the British return to Connecticut late on July 11, landing at Norwalk during the night. They easily disperse some local 50 militia, killing 4 and wounding 7, and then destroy several ships, some 100 barns and storehouses, and 130 homes before rejoining their ships and returning to Huntington [N.Y.]. There Clinton [British commander in North America Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton] orders them to return to New York City. Tyron [New York Governor, British Major General William Tyron] reports total British losses in the operation at 26 killed, 90 wounded, and 32 missing.
Almanac of American Military History, Volume 1
Editor Spencer C. Tucker
Edition illustrated
Publisher ABC-CLIO, 2012
ISBN 1598845306, 9781598845303
Page 324
Timeline of Connecticut History (ctfamilyhistory.com)
Read more about William TRYON
[After first invading New Haven, followed by Fairfield] the British return to Connecticut late on July 11, landing at Norwalk during the night. They easily disperse some local 50 militia, killing 4 and wounding 7, and then destroy several ships, some 100 barns and storehouses, and 130 homes before rejoining their ships and returning to Huntington [N.Y.]. There Clinton [British commander in North America Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton] orders them to return to New York City. Tyron [New York Governor, British Major General William Tyron] reports total British losses in the operation at 26 killed, 90 wounded, and 32 missing.
Almanac of American Military History, Volume 1
Editor Spencer C. Tucker
Edition illustrated
Publisher ABC-CLIO, 2012
ISBN 1598845306, 9781598845303
Page 324
Timeline of Connecticut History (ctfamilyhistory.com)
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1819 - Norwalk
Norwalk, a flourishing maritime post township, is situated upon Long Island sound, 66 miles southwest from Hartford, 32 west from New-Haven, 32 west from New-Haven, and 48 northeast from the city of New-York; bounded on the north by New-Canaan and Wilton, on the east by the Saugatuck river, which separates it from Fairfield, on the south by Long Island sound, and on the west by Stamford. It comprises an area of about 34 square miles; having a mean length from east to west of about 7 miles, and a medium breadth from north to south of nearly 5 miles...
A Gazetteer of the States of Connecticut and Rhode-Island: Written with Care and Impartiality, from Original and Authentic Materials : Consisting of Two Parts ... with an Accurate and Improved Map of Each State Authors John Chauncey Pease, John Milton Niles Publisher W.S. Marsh, 1819
Norwalk, a flourishing maritime post township, is situated upon Long Island sound, 66 miles southwest from Hartford, 32 west from New-Haven, 32 west from New-Haven, and 48 northeast from the city of New-York; bounded on the north by New-Canaan and Wilton, on the east by the Saugatuck river, which separates it from Fairfield, on the south by Long Island sound, and on the west by Stamford. It comprises an area of about 34 square miles; having a mean length from east to west of about 7 miles, and a medium breadth from north to south of nearly 5 miles...
A Gazetteer of the States of Connecticut and Rhode-Island: Written with Care and Impartiality, from Original and Authentic Materials : Consisting of Two Parts ... with an Accurate and Improved Map of Each State Authors John Chauncey Pease, John Milton Niles Publisher W.S. Marsh, 1819
1839 - Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut
Fairfield county. This pleasant town lies on Long Island Sound, 32 miles W.S.W. from New Haven, 22 S. from Danbury, and 48 N.E. from New York. Population, 1830, 3,792.
Norwalk originally included part of the present towns of New Canaan and Wilton, and part of Westport. In the ancient record the bounds are stated to be "from Norwalk river to Sauhatuck river, from sea, Indian one day walk into the country." For this tract the following articles were given, viz; "8 fathom wampum, 6 coats, 10 hatchets, 10 hoes, 10 knives, 10 scissors, 10 jewsharps, 10 fathom tobacco, 3 kettles, 3 hands-about, 10 looking glasses." The following articles were given to the Indians for the tract "from Norwalk river to Five mile river, from sea, Indian one day in country," viz. "10 fathom wampum, 3 hatchets, 3 hoes when ships come, 6 glasses, 12 tobacco pipes, 3 knives, 10 drillers, 10 needles." The name of Norwalk is derived from the above bargain, viz; the northern bounds of the... Read MORE...
Norwalk, Connecticut
Fairfield county. This pleasant town lies on Long Island Sound, 32 miles W.S.W. from New Haven, 22 S. from Danbury, and 48 N.E. from New York. Population, 1830, 3,792.
Norwalk originally included part of the present towns of New Canaan and Wilton, and part of Westport. In the ancient record the bounds are stated to be "from Norwalk river to Sauhatuck river, from sea, Indian one day walk into the country." For this tract the following articles were given, viz; "8 fathom wampum, 6 coats, 10 hatchets, 10 hoes, 10 knives, 10 scissors, 10 jewsharps, 10 fathom tobacco, 3 kettles, 3 hands-about, 10 looking glasses." The following articles were given to the Indians for the tract "from Norwalk river to Five mile river, from sea, Indian one day in country," viz. "10 fathom wampum, 3 hatchets, 3 hoes when ships come, 6 glasses, 12 tobacco pipes, 3 knives, 10 drillers, 10 needles." The name of Norwalk is derived from the above bargain, viz; the northern bounds of the... Read MORE...
1853 - Awful Railroad Accident. FIFTY PERSONS KILLED!
NORWALK (CT) May 6. The 8 o'clock train for New York, ran off the draw-bridge into the river, near this place. One car was completely submerged and two others completely demolished. There has been a terrible loss of life. The excitement is so great that it is impossible to get a list of the killed or injured. The engine went through first, followed by two passengers cars. The 4th passenger car split in two, one half of which was thrown into the river, and the other half caught on the draw.
10 P. M. Thus far, 49 dead bodies have been recovered, and two of the injured have died; 18 others are seriously injured, and three dangerously. Among the lost is the daughter of the Rev. Thomas Griswold.
There are probably ten or more dead bodies in the creek. Most of the bodies recovered were those of physicians who had been attending the medical Convention in this city and were on their way home. The conductor, Mr. Comstock, was in the second car, but escaped with many bruises, but not... Read MORE...
NORWALK (CT) May 6. The 8 o'clock train for New York, ran off the draw-bridge into the river, near this place. One car was completely submerged and two others completely demolished. There has been a terrible loss of life. The excitement is so great that it is impossible to get a list of the killed or injured. The engine went through first, followed by two passengers cars. The 4th passenger car split in two, one half of which was thrown into the river, and the other half caught on the draw.
10 P. M. Thus far, 49 dead bodies have been recovered, and two of the injured have died; 18 others are seriously injured, and three dangerously. Among the lost is the daughter of the Rev. Thomas Griswold.
There are probably ten or more dead bodies in the creek. Most of the bodies recovered were those of physicians who had been attending the medical Convention in this city and were on their way home. The conductor, Mr. Comstock, was in the second car, but escaped with many bruises, but not... Read MORE...
1854 - Norwalk
Norwalk, a post-borough of Fairfield county, Connecticut, on both sides of Norwalk river, at the junction of the Danbury and Norwalk railroad with the New York and New Haven railroad, 32 miles W. S. W. from New Haven. Vessels drawing 6 ft. water come up to the borough. It has 3 churches, 2 newspaper offices, a bank, and a Union school numbering some 600 pupils ; the edifice is one of the finest in the slate. Manufacturing of various kinds is carried on in the township, which in 1850 had a population of 4651.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.
Norwalk, a post-borough of Fairfield county, Connecticut, on both sides of Norwalk river, at the junction of the Danbury and Norwalk railroad with the New York and New Haven railroad, 32 miles W. S. W. from New Haven. Vessels drawing 6 ft. water come up to the borough. It has 3 churches, 2 newspaper offices, a bank, and a Union school numbering some 600 pupils ; the edifice is one of the finest in the slate. Manufacturing of various kinds is carried on in the township, which in 1850 had a population of 4651.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.
1884 - Some genius is manufacturing a new gun, at Norwalk, Conn., which is 28 feet long. It is loaded with compressed air, and is expected to throw a ball three miles.
If a fellow within a half mile of it should happen to get in front of one of the balls, he'd feel awfully bored.
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If a fellow within a half mile of it should happen to get in front of one of the balls, he'd feel awfully bored.
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1890 - TRAIN OF ILL-OMEN.
South Norwalk, Conn., Sept. 8 - The express train due here from Boston at 5:20 Saturday evening ran into a Danbury and Norwalk railway commuters' train at the junction in this city.
About thirty passengers were injured, and both trains were badly smashed. The engineer of the express train was unable, on account of a curve, to see the other train until too late to prevent the collision.
Names of the most seriously injured:
W. C. COATES, Newark, N.J.
AARON LOCKWOOD, Sanford's Station.
GEORGE B. WATERMAN, Sanford's Station.
CHARLES GODMAN, Sanford's Station.
MATILDA E. RICHARDSON, Newark, N.J.
MARY A. GODFREY, Sanford's Station.
EMILY MARTIN, New York.
Was an Unlucky Run.
Previous to this disaster, which destroyed its usefulness and stopped its career of death, the train had two other mishaps, or rather was the cause of trouble to three other people. Just below Hartford it killed a woman who was crossing the track, and just below Meriden two men got in its way and were... Read MORE...
South Norwalk, Conn., Sept. 8 - The express train due here from Boston at 5:20 Saturday evening ran into a Danbury and Norwalk railway commuters' train at the junction in this city.
About thirty passengers were injured, and both trains were badly smashed. The engineer of the express train was unable, on account of a curve, to see the other train until too late to prevent the collision.
Names of the most seriously injured:
W. C. COATES, Newark, N.J.
AARON LOCKWOOD, Sanford's Station.
GEORGE B. WATERMAN, Sanford's Station.
CHARLES GODMAN, Sanford's Station.
MATILDA E. RICHARDSON, Newark, N.J.
MARY A. GODFREY, Sanford's Station.
EMILY MARTIN, New York.
Was an Unlucky Run.
Previous to this disaster, which destroyed its usefulness and stopped its career of death, the train had two other mishaps, or rather was the cause of trouble to three other people. Just below Hartford it killed a woman who was crossing the track, and just below Meriden two men got in its way and were... Read MORE...
1895 - Norwalk
Norwalk, a post-borough in Norwalk township, Fair field co., Conn., on a river of the same name, 14 miles W.S.W. of Bridgeport, 22 miles S. of Danbury, and 2 miles N.E. of South Norwalk. It is on the Danbury & Norwalk Railroad, and near the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. It contains 13 churches, 2 national banks, 1 or 2 savings-banks, 2 newspaper offices, a fine union school house, the Hillside Seminary, a paper-mill, a pottery, and a woollen-factory. The township has extensive manufactures of felt cloth, shirts, locks, door-knobs, straw goods, hats, shoes, &c. It contains a city named South Norwalk, and is bounded on the S.E. by Long Island Sound. Pop. of the township in 1890, 17,747.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott
Norwalk, a post-borough in Norwalk township, Fair field co., Conn., on a river of the same name, 14 miles W.S.W. of Bridgeport, 22 miles S. of Danbury, and 2 miles N.E. of South Norwalk. It is on the Danbury & Norwalk Railroad, and near the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. It contains 13 churches, 2 national banks, 1 or 2 savings-banks, 2 newspaper offices, a fine union school house, the Hillside Seminary, a paper-mill, a pottery, and a woollen-factory. The township has extensive manufactures of felt cloth, shirts, locks, door-knobs, straw goods, hats, shoes, &c. It contains a city named South Norwalk, and is bounded on the S.E. by Long Island Sound. Pop. of the township in 1890, 17,747.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott
1899 - TORNADO IN CONNECTICUT.
Special to The New York Times.
NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 27.--Word reached here today of a tornado, which raged in the Norwalk River Valley last night, and did great damage to buildings, orchards, and timber land.
The storm came up from the southwest out of an apparently cloudless sky, and passed to the northeast with terrific force. The villages most affected are West Norwalk, Winnipauk, Silver Mine, Wilton, Cannons, Georgetown, Branchville, Redding, and the country near Danbury. The path varied from fifty to three hundred feet in width, and it was marked with destruction. Trees were uprooted and dropped across highways, buildings were destroyed, and roofs carried away. Witnesses describe it as a dark, foggy cloud, apparently rolling over and over, and filled with leaves, limbs of trees, and other debris.
The residents of the section over which the tornado passed were terror stricken, and many sought refuge in cellars. The wind was preceded by thunder and lightning and jet black ... Read MORE...
Special to The New York Times.
NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 27.--Word reached here today of a tornado, which raged in the Norwalk River Valley last night, and did great damage to buildings, orchards, and timber land.
The storm came up from the southwest out of an apparently cloudless sky, and passed to the northeast with terrific force. The villages most affected are West Norwalk, Winnipauk, Silver Mine, Wilton, Cannons, Georgetown, Branchville, Redding, and the country near Danbury. The path varied from fifty to three hundred feet in width, and it was marked with destruction. Trees were uprooted and dropped across highways, buildings were destroyed, and roofs carried away. Witnesses describe it as a dark, foggy cloud, apparently rolling over and over, and filled with leaves, limbs of trees, and other debris.
The residents of the section over which the tornado passed were terror stricken, and many sought refuge in cellars. The wind was preceded by thunder and lightning and jet black ... Read MORE...
1906
Norwalk, a city and summer-resort in Norwalk township (town), Fairfield co., Conn., on a river of the same name, 14 miles WSW. of Bridgeport, on the New York, New Haven and Hartford R. It has various academic institutions, a pottery, woollen-factory, extensive manufactures of felt cloth, paper, shirts, corsets, machinery, locks, door-knobs, general hardware, straw goods, hats, shoes, launches, etc. The town contains a city named South Norwalk and is bounded on the SE. by Long Island Sound. A state armory is located here. Pop. in 1900, 6125; of the town, 19,932.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906
Norwalk, a city and summer-resort in Norwalk township (town), Fairfield co., Conn., on a river of the same name, 14 miles WSW. of Bridgeport, on the New York, New Haven and Hartford R. It has various academic institutions, a pottery, woollen-factory, extensive manufactures of felt cloth, paper, shirts, corsets, machinery, locks, door-knobs, general hardware, straw goods, hats, shoes, launches, etc. The town contains a city named South Norwalk and is bounded on the SE. by Long Island Sound. A state armory is located here. Pop. in 1900, 6125; of the town, 19,932.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906
1923 - FLAMES TOTALLY DESTROY NORWALK ISLAND RESIDENCE
NORWALK, June 3. (Special to the Telegram) - Flame shooting high into the air which could be sen(sic) many miles along Long Island sound, totally destroyed the summer home of H. A. Scofield, an official of the Shorehaven Realty Development Co. located on the Sprights Island in Norwalk harbor today. There is but one other house on the island. As far as could be learned there was no one on the island at the time the fire broke out.
Several people in boats left Calf Pasture beach and other points in the harbor and went to the island, but the whole structure was enveloped in flames and there was no posibility of saving it. All the contents were destroyed and the loss is estimated at $9,000.
Mr. Scofield is out of town and could not be reached today. How the fire started is an unsolved mystery.
The Bridgeport Telegram
Bridgeport, Connecticut
June 4, 1923
NORWALK, June 3. (Special to the Telegram) - Flame shooting high into the air which could be sen(sic) many miles along Long Island sound, totally destroyed the summer home of H. A. Scofield, an official of the Shorehaven Realty Development Co. located on the Sprights Island in Norwalk harbor today. There is but one other house on the island. As far as could be learned there was no one on the island at the time the fire broke out.
Several people in boats left Calf Pasture beach and other points in the harbor and went to the island, but the whole structure was enveloped in flames and there was no posibility of saving it. All the contents were destroyed and the loss is estimated at $9,000.
Mr. Scofield is out of town and could not be reached today. How the fire started is an unsolved mystery.
The Bridgeport Telegram
Bridgeport, Connecticut
June 4, 1923
Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Norwalk:
The Maritime Aquarium: One of Norwalk's most popular attractions, the Maritime Aquarium offers a fascinating look at the marine life found in Long Island Sound. Explore the underwater world through interactive exhibits, touch tanks, and even catch an IMAX movie.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children: If you have kids, this museum is a must-visit. It's a fun and educational place where children can engage in hands-on learning experiences through various interactive exhibits and activities.
Calf Pasture Beach: Enjoy a day at this beautiful beach with scenic views of Long Island Sound. You can swim, sunbathe, have a picnic, or play beach volleyball. There's also a playground for the kids.
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum: Step back in time by visiting this historic mansion. It's an architectural gem showcasing the opulence of the Gilded Age. Take a guided tour to learn about the history and elegance of this place.
Norwalk Islands: Take a boat tour to explore the Norwalk Islands, ... Read MORE...
The Maritime Aquarium: One of Norwalk's most popular attractions, the Maritime Aquarium offers a fascinating look at the marine life found in Long Island Sound. Explore the underwater world through interactive exhibits, touch tanks, and even catch an IMAX movie.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children: If you have kids, this museum is a must-visit. It's a fun and educational place where children can engage in hands-on learning experiences through various interactive exhibits and activities.
Calf Pasture Beach: Enjoy a day at this beautiful beach with scenic views of Long Island Sound. You can swim, sunbathe, have a picnic, or play beach volleyball. There's also a playground for the kids.
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum: Step back in time by visiting this historic mansion. It's an architectural gem showcasing the opulence of the Gilded Age. Take a guided tour to learn about the history and elegance of this place.
Norwalk Islands: Take a boat tour to explore the Norwalk Islands, ... Read MORE...
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