East Shore Park Marker

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New Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

East Shore Park

By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2010

1. East Shore Park Marker

Inscription. East Shore Park
New Haven, Connecticut This 90 acre tract was once part of the land the Townsend family purchased in 1798 from the Quinnipiac Indian Tribe. The Townsends harvested salt hay from the tidal marsh, selling it for packing material to the Sargent Hardware Company.
In 1923 Mayor David E. Fitzgerald wrote to the Townsend brothers, hy, Sr. and Dr. Raynham, imploring them to deed the property to the City of New Haven for a park. The brothers agreed to a sale at the assessed value af $15 par acre but with the written restriction the land be used for park purposes only.
In 1957 a committee of local residents, led by Henry Townsend, Jr. (Harry), successfully resisted an attempt to sell the property for industrial purposes. The park was completed in its present form as a recreational facility in the 1980's with the aid of state and federal funding. It stands as a monument to the Townsends and all those who kept the faith for future generations.

Location. 41° 16.714′ N, 72° 53.994′ W. Marker is in New Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Tuttle Street, on the right when traveling south on Woodward Avenue. Click for map. Located in East Shore Park, next to the Andrew Salpertino Skating Rink. Marker is in this post office area: East Haven CT 06512, United States of America.

By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2010

2. East Shore Park Marker

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Wooster Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Quinnipiac Indian (approx. 0.4 miles away); Beacon Hill (approx. half a mile away); The Oyster Industry in New Haven (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Honor of Captain Nathan Hale (approx. 0.6 miles away); Society of The Cincinnati Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Nathan Hale (approx. 0.6 miles away); Black Rock Fort (approx. 0.6 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in New Haven.

By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2010

3. East Shore Park Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 14, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 316 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.