From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby Docks circa 1868

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo shows the Derby Docks seen from the foot of Caroline Street.

It was taken around 1868 and presented to the Library by Mr. R.S. Gardner.

[First posted on this date in 2016.]

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

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: 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.

[First posted on this date in 2017.]

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

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Sugar Street in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo shows the old Sugar Street home of Garrett Smith and Z. Hallock. 

Sugar Street is now known as Roosevelt Drive or Route 34 West. It was called Sugar Street because in the mid 1800s, sugar and other products from the West Indies came into Derby Docks and were transported along this route.

[First posted on this date in 2016.]

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

'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! 

Historic photo of Derby's Sugar Street shared

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo shows the old Sugar Street home of Garrett Smith and Z. Hallock. 
Sugar Street is now known as Roosevelt Drive or Route 34 West. It was called Sugar Street because in the mid-1800s, sugar and other products from the West Indies came into Derby Docks and were transported along this route.


This post is taken from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.