Dwight in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Stephen J. Papa Corner
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 1, 2025
1. Stephen J. Papa Corner Marker
John Papa opened the business, with help of wife, Lucy, on Grand Avenue in Fair Haven in 1917. It has been at 1385 Chapel St. since 1938. To remain competitive, Papa & Sons began selling fruitbaskets around 1960.
Papa portrayed Santa Claus at the city's Christmas tree lighting for 59 years. The city named the corner at Chapel and Orchard Streets Stephen J. Papa Corner in 2005.
Erected by Chapel West Special Services District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 41° 18.642′ N, 72° 56.478′ W. Marker is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Dwight. It is at the intersection of Chapel Street and Orchard Street, on the right when traveling west on Chapel Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1385 Chapel Street, New Haven CT 06511, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley and on the Connecticut Shoreline. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: New Haven City Hospital Scenes (a few steps from this marker); Paul Giamatti (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Murphy (about 300 feet away); East Rock Scenes (about 300 feet away); Fr. Michael J. McGivney (about 300 feet away); New Haven Scenes (about 400 feet away); "Never Again Memorial" Stone (about 700 feet away); Elsie W. Cofield (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.
Regarding Stephen J. Papa Corner. Papa & Sons went out of business some years ago and the site is now a parking lot.
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 1, 2025
2. Stephen J. Papa Corner Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
