Fair Haven Community Health Center
374 Grand Avenue

The Fair Haven Health Center began as a community-initiated free clinic in 1971. It first opened up in front of a local elementary school. In 1975, the clinic was relocated and renovated at the heart of the community, taking over space in three houses on Grand Avenue. This clinic provides the multi-ethnic community with many free-of-charge services. For example: sex education, prevention, wellness, STD testing, pregnancy tests, etc. The clinic is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital and the Hospital of St. Raphael.

Lynn Ladder and Scaffolding, CO
196 Chapel Street

Lynn Ladder & Scaffolding makes and distrubutes ladders, scaffolding, truck equipment and specialty items, and has done so for more than 60 years. The Lynn ladder building is a large factory building with 3 doors, connected to an office building. Inside, there are men inside making wood and metal ladders. Lynn Ladder, and the other factories in this section of Fair Haven, provide jobs to people in the area of Fair Haven and surrounding neighborhoods.

Fair Haven Middle School
164 Grand Avenue

Fair Haven Middle School was built in 1927. It used to have only one building. One year later the second half was built. It finally opened on Oct/26/1929. This school is very dedicated to their students and takes education seriously. Also this school had the first sound proof music room in Connecticut! As you walk by you'll see the football team practicing or students walking home from a long day at school. This school gives the community a good vibe and something to be proud of. This School is very large and has a big clock on top of the building. There’s a big tree in front of the school. It also has these beautiful huge windows and long stairs.

Bella Vista
339 Eastern Street

From across New Haven, you can see these two brick towers, but residents never take the time to investigate. These towers belonged to Bella Vista Senior Center. Bella Vista is a facility designed for senior living. The facility opened up in 1973, and was founded by Cara Betta Management Corporation. Bella Vista has over 1, 415 apartments open to active adults over the age of 55. The residents of Bella Vista have everything available on the premises which means they don’t ever have to leave. Bella Vista reminds me of a five star resort. They have a health care center, with a medical group, laboratory, cardiology center, physical therapy facility, and professional foot-care treatment.

Christopher John Norton Memorial
Clay and Ferry Streets

At the corner of Clay and Ferry stands an impromptu memorial to Christopher Norton, including stuffed animals, graffiti, photographs, and candles. On March 29, 2003, Christopher Norton -- a seventh grader at Conte West Hills Middle School -- was hit and killed by a hit ang run driver while he was waiting for his dad at the corner of Clay and Ferry Street. Over 100 people showed up at his memorial service, held at the spot where he was hit. The driver that hit Christopher went to court and they only gave him 2-6 years in jail.

Union Cemetery
149 Grand Avenue

The Union Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in New Haven, is located behind the Grand Avenue Congregational Church. As you walk through the cemetery you are likely to see beer bottles and other debris -- alongside some of the graves of Fair Haven's most famous citizens. The first person who was buried in this cemetery was Stephen Bunell; he was followed by many Fair Haven sailors who lost their lives at sea. Herman Hotchkiss, widely recognized at the founder of Fair Haven, is also buried in the cemetery. During the Civil War, many soldiers were buried here. These individuals and the historic headstones themselves make the cemetery an important landmark.

Fair Haven Middle School
164 Grand Avenue

This impressive building is home to the 885 students of Fair Haven Middle School -- a diverse group that reflects the diverse community the school serves. Students speak more Spanish than English; this is because the majority of students are Hispanics who speak Spanish as their first language. The school building has seen the neighborhood change a great deal over the years;
it was built in 1927, in 2 stages. The first building was set back on the property. One year later, a second building was added in the front. It was home to the first sound-proof music room in Connecticut.

Junta for Progressive Action
169 Grand Avenue

This beautiful former home, set back from the road, is located on Grand Avenue across from Fair Haven Middle School. It is home to the Junta for Progressive Action, founded in 1969. The Junta provides services to the community and free programs. Their purpose is to improve the city's political & social condition, helping the Latino community in Fair Haven. Junta is an incredible organization, and gives Fair Haven citizen something to have great pride in.

C-Town
186 Grand Avenue

When you walk into C-Town, the first thing that hits you is the smell of fresh fruits and food. Though a chain grocery store, complete with a mini-mart and all the usual products, C-Town has taken on the flavor of the neighborhood. Walking through the aisles of groceries, you mainly hear Spanish. The store has separate sections, too, for many Caribbean and Latin American countries -- making it an amazing place to find rare ingredients.

- Gladys Alvarez, Fred Berracoles, Jamilka Carrasquillo,
Jessica Diaz, and Elizabeth Vasquez