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Savin Rock

Fest brought back Rock heyday

August 3, 2022 By whvoice

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Savin Rock Festival brought back the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of “the Rock” for a weekend, giving thousands of festivalgoers a glimpse into the amusement park’s glorious past and why it … [Read more...] about Fest brought back Rock heyday

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Historian’s corner

February 14, 2018 By whvoice

Savin Rock’s Transition Part V See part 1 here. See part 2 here. See part 3 here. See part 4 here. The following is presented as submitted by Steve Hildrich from news clippings and his personal recollections: On July 5, 1984, the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner

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Historian’s corner

February 7, 2018 By whvoice

Savin Rock’s Transition Part IV See part 1 here. See part 2 here. See part 3 here. See part 5 here. The following is presented as submitted by Steve Hildrich from news clippings and his personal recollections: During 1978, Mayor Robert … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner

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Historian’s corner

January 24, 2018 By whvoice

Savin Rock’s Transition Part III See part 1 here. See part 2 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. By 1967, most of the structures and attractions at Savin Rock had been removed, although The Boy remembers that some remained until … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner

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Historian’s corner

January 17, 2018 By whvoice

Savin Rock’s Transition Part II See part 1 here. See part 3 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. “We Knew the Rock Was Fading” Savin Rock brought both pleasure and pain--Rosalie DeFeo remembers it this way: During the 1940s, my … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner

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Historian’s corner

January 10, 2018 By whvoice

By Dan Shine Savin Rock’s Transition Part I See part 2 here. See part 3 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here.  Those of us of a certain age have fond and romanticized memories of Old Savin Rock.  It was a wonderful, magical place, … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner

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Historian’s corner

October 25, 2017 By whvoice

Remembering Savin Rock Part III In 1900, Frank Wilcox, another pioneer in shore amusement, purchased Skeele’s and enlarged it to accommodate 1000 diners.  His fifty-and-seventy-five cent dinners became famous up and down the New England coast.  … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner

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Historian’s corner

October 18, 2017 By whvoice

Remembering Savin Rock Part II See part 1 here. See part 3 here. In 1869-1870, George Kelsey built a 1500 foot pier off of Beach Street and inaugurated ferry service to both New Haven and the Lighthouse.  He then built the Seaview Hotel, the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner

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Historian’s corner

October 11, 2017 By whvoice

Remembering Savin Rock Part I See part 2 here. See part 3 here.  Today, many who stroll the Savin Rock “Boardwalk,” are quite unaware of the area’s colorful history.  Some of us, though, can close our eyes and hear the sounds and smell the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner

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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The University of New Haven Part II See Part 1 The New Haven County Temporary Home For Dependent and Neglected Children  Continuing the series on the University of…
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