Change of pace: Sharing a bit of Derby history

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of the Derby Railroad Station, taken after the mid-to-late 1800s, once the depot was built on the west side of the Naugatuck River. 

The Birmingham Iron Foundry is clearly seen behind it as well as the white-painted Sterling Piano Factory.

The steeples of St. James and St. Mary's Churches are well in the background. The depot was originally on the east side of the Naugatuck River from 1849 to the early 1900s.


*Shared from a Facebook memory of a 'Turnback Tuesday' post from March 29, 2016. 

A big thanks to Derby Public Library staff for sharing local history with the community each week!