Wooster Square Historic District (Wikipedia Article)
The Wooster Square Historic District encompasses much of the Wooster Square neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut. Centered on a rectangular park named in honor of General David Wooster, the area was developed as a residential neighborhood beginning in the 1820s, and was by the 1840s a desirable area to live, with many high-quality Greek Revival homes.
In the 1950s the area was the subject of a major community-led preservation effort that drew national attention. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Wooster Square Cherry Blossom History
Wooster Square's Cherry Blossoms have been celebrated each spring since 1973, when 72 Yoshino Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees were planted by the New Haven Historic Commission in collaboration with the New Haven Parks Department and Wooster Square neighborhood residents. The Celebration attracts thousands to Wooster Square, and includes food vendors and local musicians.
About the Wooster Square Park Benches - Restoration was the Key
It was 2015 and over the years the effects of weather, age, and wear and tear had taken a toll on the park benches. It had been decades since they last had a complete renovation or replacement. The company that had made the then-current benches was no longer in business.
Wooster Square Neighborhood “FIRSTS”…
In 1900 Frank Pepe brought his family’s recipe for tomato pie with him when he emigrated from Italy. And from CT’s first pizza cart an original Napoletana recipe developed the pizza we all know and love.
Historic Tidbits
The Wooster Square neighborhood and surrounding area played a pivotal part in the development of our state and young nation.