Waterbury in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
UNICO National
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 21, 2010
1. UNICO National Marker
Commemorating The 50th Anniversary
Of The Founding Of
UNICO National
Hotel Elton, Waterbury, Connecticut
October 10, 1922
"Service Above Self"
Erected 1972.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1867.
Location. 41° 33.397′ N, 73° 2.467′ W. Marker is in Waterbury in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and Prospect Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Located next to the front steps on the front of the Hotel Elton building, now The Elton Residential Care Home, just across West Main Street from the Waterbury Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waterbury CT 06702, 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 the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Haven County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Fitzgerald Kennedy (here, next to this marker); POW/MIA Soldiers from Waterbury (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fortified House Of Ensign Stanley (about 300 feet away); Waterbury Veterans Monument (about 400 feet away); Present Settlement of Waterbury (about 600 feet
this page online
Regarding UNICO National. UNICO was founded on October 10, 1922 in Waterbury, Connecticut. A group of 15 men, led by Dr. Anthony P. Vastola, came together to create what has become a very special and very proud organization. It was Dr. Vastola's dream to create an Italian American service organization to engage in charitable works, support higher education, and perform patriotic deeds. The name is the Italian word for unique, one of a kind. In the ensuing years UNICO became an acronym that stood for Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity, and Opportunity.
Also see . . .
1. UNICO National web site. (Submitted on September 22, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Unico National on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 22, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 21, 2010
2. The UNICO National Marker and the Hotel Elton Building Entrance
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 21, 2010
3. The Hotel Elton building, now The Elton Residential Care Home
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 21, 2010
4. The Hotel Elton Building. Built in 1905
Now The Elton Residential Care Home
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,341 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 22, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
