'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby Docks

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features the Derby Docks. The Docks were located at the end of Commerce Street in East Derby. Over the years, packet boats regularly sailed from this area, and cargoes containing coal and other raw materials for Derby and Ansonia factories were landed here. 
The Docks were established in 1642 by John Wakeman of New Haven. William Croffut - owner of the Croffut Hotel referenced in last week's post - was the superintendent of the Docks for many years. Once the property was purchased by the New York, New Haven, & Hartford Railroad Co., the Derby Docks were officially closed in April of 1927.


A big thanks to Derby Public Library for providing this interesting local history!