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Norwalk CT Photo Tour
Country Living Associates
Corporate Office
Relocation Services
98 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
203-838-3737
800-786-6784
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Established
over 300 years ago as a fishing port and harbor, Norwalk offers
the charm of the past with the dynamics of the future. The city of
Norwalk has a revitalized historic downtown district (SoNo), varying
inland residential neighborhoods, and a flourishing business district.
Norwalk has evolved into a cultural center for the region boasting a
local symphony, several notable museums and festivals, which are
highlighted by the Maritime Aquarium, the Oyster Festival and the SoNo
Arts Festival.
The Rowayton area, an
historical harbor village, prospers near the opening of Five-Mile River.
Its quaint seaside charm contributes to Norwalk’s growing popularity as
a place to live, work and visit.
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Population
80,000 |
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Area
27.7 Square Miles
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Schools
Often the recipient of awards
for originality and quality, Norwalk educators have been particularly
successful in the full integration of academic programming and a
concentration on individualized learning. Over 83 percent of the
system’s more than 800 certified personnel have advanced degrees.
Norwalk has been aggressive in tailoring a curriculum that reaches the
special needs of all citizens.
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Elementary Schools (Grades
K-5)
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Brookside Elementary
School
382 Highland Avenue 203-899-2830
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Columbus Magnet School
46 Concord 203-899-2840
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Cranbury Elementary School
10
Knowalott Lane 203-899-2850
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Fox Run Elementary School
228 Fillow Street 203-899-2860
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Jefferson Elementary School
75 Van Buren 203-899-2870
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Kendall Elementary School
55 Fillow Street 203-899-2880
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Marvin Elementary
School
50 Calf Pasture Beach Rd. 203-899-2890
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Naramake Elementary
School
16 King Street 203-899-2900
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Rowayton Elementary School
1
Roton Avenue 203-899-2940
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Silvermine Elementary
School
157 Perry Avenue 203-899-2950
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Tracey Elementary
School
20 Camp Street 203-899-2960
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Wolfpit Elementary
School
1
Starlight Drive 203-899-2980
Middle Schools
(Grades 6-8)
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Nathan Hale Middle School
176 Strawberry Hill Avenue. 203-899-2910
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Ponus Ridge Middle School
20 Hunter’s Lane 203-899-2920
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Roton Middle School
221
Highland Avenue 203-899-2930
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West Rocks Middle School
81
West Rocks Road 203-899-2970
High Schools (Grades
9-12)
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Brien McMahon High
School
300 Highland Avenue 203-852-9488
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Briggs High School
350 Main Ave (203) 899-2820
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Norwalk High School
55 County 203-838-4481
Schools - Private
School Profiles 2006-2007
Adobe
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(PDF) file.
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Medical Facilities
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Norwalk Hospital
Maple Street - Non-profit, community hospital medical complex
located on 20 acres and equipped with state-of-the-art technology
and staffed by approximately 350 physicians and 1,600 employees.
Norwalk Hospital is a primary teaching affiliate of Yale University
School of Medicine, and maintains additional teaching affiliations
with the University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School,
University of Connecticut, Fairfield University and numerous other
institutions.
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Recreation
Norwalk has about 1,000 acres of beaches,
parks, and recreations areas with Calf Pasture Park and Cranbury Park
being the largest. Several marinas, tennis, and golf course are open to
the public. There are also private country, yacht, and beach clubs. The
City has dozens of basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields,
playgrounds, miles of walking, biking or skating paths, and of course,
open space for quiet walking in any season.
Calf
Pasture Beach
Food, picnic tables, playground, miniature golf, boat rentals.
Cranbury Park
Trails, playground, picnic area, Gallaher Estate.
Bayley Beach, Rowayton
Pinkney Park, Rowayton, on the
river.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Stepping Stones invites children to explore, imagine, create and
discover new experiences every time they visit! All of the exhibits,
designed for children ages 1 to 10, encourage hands-on-exploration
and discovery, incorporating the themes of Science & Technology, the
Arts, Culture, and Heritage.
Maritime Aquarium and IMAX Theater
The centerpiece of the SoNo Historic District revitalization
project, the Maritime Aquarium sits on the waterfront near the heart
of SoNo’s historic oystering community. It is a non-profit
institution whose mission is “to encourage an appreciation for
science and global ecology by giving visitors an entertaining,
hands-on look at the animals and history of Long Island Sound.” Fun
and educational activities for children and adults including a
110,000-gallon shark tank, seals, river otters, jelly fish and other
creatures. Enjoy spectacular IMAX movies on the giant six-story
screen.
Special Annual Events
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Norwalk Jazz Festival February,
host restaurants
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Oyster Festival September,
Veterans Park
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Round Hill Highland Scottish Games
August, Cranbury Park
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SoNo Arts Celebration August,
South Norwalk
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Volunteer
Services
Meals on Wheels, Norwalk
Mentor Program, Salvation Army Women’s Crisis Center.
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Transportation
I-95 and Merritt Parkway.
Metro North Trains to Grand Central Terminal (NYC) - average time 58
minutes. Limousine service to LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark Airports.
The municipal bus service "Wheels" covers all major streets.
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Accommodations
Country Inns
Hotels
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Doubletree Hotel
Norwalk 203-853-3477
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Courtyard by
Marriott 203-283-0200
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Sheraton Four Points Hotel
203-849-9828
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Garden Park Motel
203-847-7303
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Norwalk Inn and
Conference Center 203-838-2000
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Historical Sites
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Lockwood-Mathews
Mansion Museum: c.1864 is a National Historic Landmark. A
50-room Victorian palace with stenciled walls, inlaid woodwork,
antiques, gift shop.
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Norwalk Museum: c. 1912 is the restored former City Hall
with community exhibition and collection of Norwalk art, furniture,
artifacts.
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Seely-Dibble-Pinkney
House and Barns: This historic home, which houses local history, antique tool and
maritime exhibits, is also the headquarters of Rowayton Historical Society
(at Pinkney Park, Rowayton).
The Pinkney House was built circa 1820 and four generations of the
same family lived there until the family sold the house to the Sixth
Taxing District of Norwalk, known as Rowayton, in 1967. The
Seely-Dibble-Pinkney family played an important role in the
development of the sea-side village, including owning Rowayton
Market which is still in operation today (and is the oldest
continually operated market in CT.)
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Sheffield Island
Lighthouse: c.1868, picturesque boat ride to 3-acre park with
picnic area. Lighthouse has 4 levels and 10 rooms to explore
Adjacent to the Stewart B. McKinney U. S. Fish & Wildlife Sanctuary.
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South Norwalk Train
Station: c. 1890s, refurbished and modernized in 1994 to
recreate many of the 19th century historic feature, including a
Victorian-style waiting area on the westbound side.
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