Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Wooster Square

People who enjoy learning about Italian American Culture and who are interested in local history would be intrigued by this point of interest.

The small quaint neighborhood filled with Italian and Islamic styled Villas, Victorian row houses, fabulous pizzerias, bakeries, eateries and farmers markets makes Wooster square interesting. The relaxing neighborhood is inviting and very tranquil. Audience members might want to bring some money and an appetite (that’s if they’re fans of Italian cuisine).

Wooster Square is located to the east of Downtown New Haven, Connecticut. The significance of this location dates back to its history in the 1880’s. In 1825 the area was purchased by the city of New Haven and became a part of the city. During that time, the area was close to the city’s waterfront and by the 1840’s it became a residential area where ship captains and whole sale grocers built large houses because of its close proximity to the port.

Wooster Square was purchased in 1825 by the city of New Haven, but it became established as an inhabited area in 1840. The best time to visit the area is during the noon or evening, this way the audience could be able to appreciate the scenery in daylight and are also able to enjoy the restaurants.

When I visited Wooster Square for the first time I immediately fell in love with the scenery. It's like its own small town located in the city. It's interesting how its "city like" its surroundings is but when you enter Wooster Square it seems as though you're in another world.

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