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.'']] Fair Haven is a Neighborhood in the East ern part of the city of New Haven , Connecticut located between the Mill and Quinnipiac River s. It is located about 2 miles from the New Haven Green , off I-91 South, exit 7. Its northern edge is next to the intersection of Route 5 and Middletown Avenue. In its early days, the area was called by a succession of names including 'Farmes', ''''East Farmes'''', ''''The Neck'''', ''''Dragon'''', and ''''Clamtown''''. Herman Hotchkiss is credited as founder due to his investments and development. Fair Haven is not to be confused with the adjacent " Fair Haven Heights " neighborhood. HISTORY 17th century Prior to its founding by European settlers, Fair Haven was used by the Quinnipiack for Farming . 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 presently called Fair Haven was named 'The Neck'. Fair Haven was originally a Village formed in 1679 to house industrial workers, as the area was a source of Oyster s and other products of the rivers and nearby Harbor . It is said to have produced almost 5,000 gallons of oysters per day in season when at its peak. Besides oyster houses, manufacturing plants and a Brewery were established. In the beginning, Fair Haven could only be reached only by Boat , on foot or on Horse back. In time, dirt roads were laid, for use by Horse-drawn vehicles. 18th century In 1784 Fair Haven became a part of the city of New Haven. In 1785 , the Pardee Family of East Haven began a ferry service across the Quinnipiac. The service was discontinued in 1791 with the construction of the Dragon Bridge . 19th century In 1806 , land was donated for Fair Haven Union Cemetery . By 1808 , Fair Haven had 50 houses. In 1820 , the first apartment building for multiple residences was built. In 1824 , residents changed the name of their home from 'Dragon' to 'Fair Haven'. By 1830 , the oyster beds were dried up. In 1835 , importation of oysters began, with the supply being replenished by 1900 . In 1837 Fair Haven withdrew from the jurisdiction of New Haven. The Fair Haven Underground Railroad hid slaves in a number of homes. By the time of the Civil War , some streets had been Paved . There was an influx of Immigrants after the war, notably Irish , German , Polish , Italian and Russian . One area with a large number of Irish was nicknamed 'little Dublin '. In 1860 , a group of local businessmen drew up a charter to build and operate a Horsecar line of one or two tracks between Fair Haven and Westville . In 1866 , Samuel L. Blatchley developed Blatchley Ave., building moderately-priced homes for local workers. St. Francis Church held its first service in 1867 . In 1870 Fair Haven rejoined New Haven. In 1885 , Nathaniel Graniss donated land for the construction of the First Quinnipiac School . 20th century By the 1930s, Fair Haven was home to more immigrants than 'natives'. By the 1960s, there were many Black and Puerto Rican families migrating into Fair Haven. Redevelopment was done along the Quinnipiac River. In 1978, a local historic district was created. In the early 1980s, many buildings on Grand Avenue were renovated. HISTORICAL POPULATIONS
WILDLIFE Aside from stray Cat s and Dog s, other small animals that can be found in Fair Haven include Mice , Opossums , and Squirrel s. Birds include Blue Jay s, Feral Pigeons , Robins , and Starling s. NOTABLES SITES
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