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 5)1ATF,RBUR^', first calle-d Mattatuck, was settled in 1674. Its i 
 
 early growth was verv slow; the census ot' il^';_5, when it was 
 inciirporated as a citv, showmcr a population ot only <;,i87. Since that 
 time Its growth has been unparalleled by any New England city, its 
 present popidation being 60,000. 
 
 VVaterbury leads the woi^ld in the nianutact;n-e of brass goods for 
 wliich reason it is known as the " Brass City." 
 
 In aiKlition to the maiuitacture ot brass (joods, it has a \'arietv of 
 industries whuh in luinibrr and importance are possibly unet]iialled by 
 any cit\ ot its si/e in the worKl. 
 
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 WATERBURY FROM HIGH ROCK 
 Waterbury is situated in the valley of the Naugatuck River and is nearly surrounded by hills from which fine views of the city and adjacent country may be 
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West Side East Side 
 
 HANK STREET 
 
 As It looked before the great fire of Feb. 3. 1902. 
 
RUINS OF THE FIRli 
 On Sunday nisht, Feb. 3. 1902. the city of Waterbiiry was devastated by a fire t'lat destroyed 
 the firemen in the midst of a gale and bitter cold prevented a much greater disaster. 
 
 a lar^e part of the retail trade (hstrict. Only tlie heroic el^orts of 
 
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 This picture nnii the remark of IVayor Kiltliiff. lo the many lienerou;; offers of an! (rom neii^hboritv; cities. "We nrc not passing; the 
 spirit with which WaiiThuiy met its I'.rcat Lata.-.trophe. 
 
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EXCHANGE PLACE 
 The principal change in the center is a splendid flat-iron shaped building erected and owned by the Apothecaries" Hall Company. 
 
THE COURT HOUSE 
 Siuiated on Leavenwortli Street is as the view shows a fine piece of architecture. 
 
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 THE CITY HALL 
 
 Is one of Waterbury's landmarks. It is thought by some to have outlived its usefulnes 
 
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 THE SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY 
 This handsome /ind commodious buihling with Its extensive grounds was the gift of Silas Bronson. one of Waterbury's most influential and public-spirited citizens. 
 
FLEMISH ROOM. THE ELTON 
 
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THI-: HLTON 
 "The most attractive hotel in New linjiland." A majinil'iccnt li-^e-proof hotel with every romfo*'; and luxury. DcliE^lnfuIiy locntecl on "The Green," 
 
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 THE NEW ENGLAND WATCH COMPANY 
 Is the birthplace of the once famous "Waterbury Watch" of the lotig wind. That particular watch is no longer made but the company still prospers and is 
 widely known for the time pieces it manufactures. 
 
THE OAKVILLE PIN COMPANY 
 
 Is the life of Oakville. a siil)iirb of Watrrhiiry. This company manufactures a marvelous quantity of common pins and other small wares. 
 

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 THE WATERBURY CLOCK COMPANY 
 Is celebrated the wor!d over for its clocks. It is one of the largest clock exporters in the Unite-.! States. 
 THE SCOVILL MANUFACTURING COMPANY 
 It is now nearly three times^ as large and employs about 3.000 hands. Among the large variety of its products are coin blanks for 
 
 As it was fifteen years a 
 this and some foreign countries. A 
 difficulty of obtaining photographs, 
 
 recent picture of the ScoviU Mfg. Co., and pictures of other important factories do not appear in this book because of the 
 
Tin-: AMERICAN PIN COMPANY 
 Is ihe chief s<}urce of ciipioyrncnt for the rapi<l!y •■.rowinj; town of Watervillc. one of Watcrbui y"s impon.int suhurhs. 
 
 THK HOLMES. BOOTH Sc HAY DEN PLANT 
 Is one of the olfk-si ant] ^to^t imporl.int nf W.iici'niry'?. factories. It mamif;u ture.^ hra^■s t;oo<"is print ipaily. 
 
"THE GREEN" AND THE SOLDIERS' MONUMENT 
 
 "The Green" is a small but ideal park in the heart of the city. One of its features is the Soldiers' Monument erected to the memory of the soldiers and 
 sailors who gave their lives in the War of the Rebellion. 
 
SECTION OF "THE GREEN ' 
 The Y, M. C. A, and the First Conf^rej^ational Church may Ite seen in the hack ^roun 
 
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 THE Y. M. C. A. 
 Is a handsome and commodious buildini^ excellently eouipped and adapted for 
 its religious, social and gymnastic work. 
 
 THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 
 Is one of the oldest churches in the city. The interior is very artistically 
 decorated. 
 
ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 
 Located in Brooklyn (a suburb of Walcrburyl is a just source of pride to its 
 parishioners who through devotion ami seif-^acrificc have made possible this 
 splendid structure. 
 
 THE CHURCH OF THE IMMA_ULATE CONCEFIION 
 (Roman Catholic). This church building is a handsome brick edifice fronted by 
 large ant! well-kept lawn. 
 
ST. JOHN'S AND TRINITY (BOTH EPISCOPAL) 
 Are among the finest examples of church architecture to be found in Connecticut. 
 
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 
 Waterbury is noted for its handsome churches. The Second Congregational ranks 
 is at the entrance of Riverside Cemetery. 
 
 HALL MEMORIAL CHAPEL 
 the (irst. both for si^e and architectural beauty. 
 
 Hall Memorial Chapel 
 

 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 
 Situated on Grand Street. There is some talk of rebuildin.^ on a larger scale 
 to accommodate its growing parish. 
 
 THE FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 
 At the corner of North Main Street and Abbott Avenue. Recent improve- 
 ments have added much to the beauty of the interior. 
 
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 THE CITY HOiPITAL 
 Is admirably situated on an eminence overlooking the Nau^atuck River tn the western part of the city. 
 
THE CITY HIGH SCHOOL 
 Called the Crosby High School in honor of a former superintendent of schools. 
 
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CONVENT DE NOTRE DAME 
 A young ladies' school under the auspices of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. 
 
ST. MARGARET'S 
 A young ladies' seminary under the auspices of the Episcopal Diocese of Connectic 
 
BROOKSIDE HOME 
 The city farm situated bclwren Wnierhiiry ;in(I OaUville. 
 
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 LEAVENWORTll IlAI.l. 
 The home of the Waterluny I .i,l„slr.;.l School which is iloing a spU-nchd workamon.; ihe poorer ch.l.hcn ol the city. It is .ih;o a very popular phice lor piihlic 
 entertainments lor vvliuh it is well a.lapteil. 
 
THE WATERBURY CLUB HOUSE 
 A roomy and pleasant home for the club men of the city. 
 
HILLSIDE AVENUE 
 The finest resiilenlial street in the city. It is remarkable for its beautiful and spacious lawns. 
 
 CHURCH STREET 
 Another residential street having several elegant homes. Mayor Ellon's house is the tirst on the left. 
 
APR 29 1908 
 
 
 THE COLONIAL TRUST COMPANY'S BUILDING 
 Might be termed an architectural gem. It is one of which Waterbury is justly proud.