Whitneyville in Hamden in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Historical Artifact
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 11, 2024
1. Historical Artifact Marker
This cast iron 36" x 36" x 48" tee and 1/16 bend were installed in 1905 on the finished water pipeline for the original Whitney Treatment Plant.
180 billion gallons of water flowed through these fittings to our customers during the 85 years they were in service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 41° 20.167′ N, 72° 54.781′ W. Marker is in Hamden in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Whitneyville. It can be reached from Armory Street west of Whitney Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Located in Edgarton Park near the water treatment plant. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamden CT 06518, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, on the Connecticut Shoreline, and in Greater New Haven. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Haven County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Barn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Boarding House (about 400 feet away); Eli Whitney Armory (about 600 feet away); Eli Whitney (about 600 feet away); The Second Armory (about 600 feet away); The Turbine (about 700 feet away); Transition (about 700 feet away); The Mill Stones (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamden.
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 11, 2024
2. Historical Artifact Marker
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 11, 2024
3. The Water Treatment Plant
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
