From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby Railroad Station

 

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of the Derby Railroad Station, taken after the mid-to-late 1900s, 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.

[First posted on this date in 2016.] 

Note: Wondering if the text should say mid-to-late 1800s.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.