1st Ward included the area south of North Main Street and north of East Main Street, during a time when the City of Waterbury was bounded largely by the Town of Waterbury.
History of 1st Ward
1st Ward is a now-defunct neighborhood which was based on tax districting in the early and mid 19th century.
Other Names for 1st Ward Neighborhood
There are no other know names for 1st Ward, except that several current neighborhoods occupy the area and include areas outside of 1st Ward as well.
Streets in 1st Ward Neighborhood
North Main Street
Robinson Street
Grant Street
Branch Street
Division Street
East Farm Street
Locust Street
Ward Street
Irion Street
Orange Street
Ives Street
Walnut Street
Putnam Street
Ashley Street
Vine Street
Rose Street
North Elm Street
Cherry Street
Coe Street
High Street
Laurel Street
Wall Street
Catherine Street
Howard Street
Wolcott Street
Niagra Street
East Main Street
Oak Street
Young Street
Giles Street
Sheley Street
Walnut Avenue
several other streets
1st Ward Neighborhood Highlights
Palace Theater
Walsh Elementary School
Safety in 1st Ward Neighborhood
Parks in 1st Ward Neighborhood
Water in 1st Ward Neighborhood
Demographic Profile of 1st Ward Neighborhood
Features of 1st Ward Neighborhood
1st Ward Neighborhood Association
There is no organized neighborhood association in 1st Ward, and there is no known evidence that there ever was.
Partners and Supporters of 1st Ward Neighborhood
Notable People from 1st Ward Neighborhood
Significant Structures in 1st Ward Neighborhood
1st Ward Neighborhood Online
There is no known online presence for 1st Ward at this time.
The local elections took place every two years, back in the day, and voters in the 1st Ward would cast their ballots at the 2nd Regiment Armory at the intersection of Phoenix and Abbot Avenues, back in 1899.