![]() In 1835, importation of oysters began, with the supply being replenished by 1900. In 1824, residents changed the name of their home from 'Dragon' to 'Fair Haven'. In 1820, the first apartment building for multiple residences was built. In 1806, land was donated for Fair Haven Union Cemetery. The service was discontinued in 1791 with the construction of the Dragon Bridge. The Pardee Family of East Haven began a ferry service across the Quinnipiac in 1785. In 1784 Fair Haven became a part of the city of New Haven. In time, dirt roads were laid, for use by horse-drawn vehicles. In the beginning, Fair Haven could only be reached by boat, on foot, or on horseback. Besides oyster houses, manufacturing plants and a brewery were established. It is said to have produced almost 5,000 gallons of oysters per day in season when at its peak. Fair Haven was originally a village formed in 1679 to house industrial workers, as the area was a source of oysters and other products of the rivers and nearby harbor. It is said that in 1639, when Captain Richard Russell first viewed the harbor, "The sight of the harbor did so please the Captain of the ship, that they called it a Fayre Haven." In 1640, the area currently called Fair Haven was named 'The Neck'. Herman Hotchkiss is credited as founder due to his investments and development.įair Haven is not to be confused with the adjacent Fair Haven Heights neighborhood. In its early days, the area was called by a succession of names including Farmes, East Farmes, The Neck, Dragon, and Clamtown. The main through routes of the area are Grand Avenue, Blatchley Avenue, and Ferry Street. It is bounded on the east and south by the Quinnipiac River, on the west by the Mill River, on the northwest by Amtrak railroad tracks, and on the north by I-91 (in the vicinity of Exit 7). The northeast section of the neighborhood is also known as Chatham Square.įair Haven is located about two miles east of the New Haven Green comprising New Haven wards 14, 15, 16, and a portion of 8.
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