Norwalk, CT
Music connected to Norwalk
About Norwalk
- • Horace Silver, renowned jazz pianist and composer, was born in Norwalk.
- • Roton Point, a private island club, was established in 1908 as a family retreat.
- • Oyster farming helped Norwalk thrive, becoming a major industry in the 19th century.
- • A 'witch tree,' said to ward off evil spirits, once stood near Mill Hill.
- • The Great Fire of 1869 devastated much of the city's downtown area.
- • Named from the Algonquin 'Noroake' and settled in 1651, it was incorporated in 1893.
- • With over 90,000 residents, the city's population is similar to that of Bangor, Maine.
- • At 30 feet above sea level, the terrain is relatively flat near the coast.
- • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical service industries.
- • Being in Norwalk feels like experiencing a blend of coastal charm and urban energy.
- • The New York Yankees are a close pro team, winning 27 World Series titles.
- • Brien McMahon High School's basketball team has a strong history of local rivalries.
