New Haven

Jeican Eduard
o New Haven is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located on New Haven
Harbor on the northern shore of Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, and
is part of the New York City metropolitan area.

o Founded in 1638, New Haven is rich in history of innovation and artistry. The Elm City is
the first planned city in America built on a grid system and is best explored on foot through
a network of pedestrian-friendly streets.
 Fun and interesting facts about New Haven:
o 1638: New Haven becomes the
first planned city in America.
o 1860: Philios P. Blake patents
the first corkscrew.
o 1892: Local confectioner
George C. Smith of the Bradley
Smith Candy Co. invents the
first lollipops.
o 1920: In competition with
competing explanations, the
Frisbee is said to have
originated on the Yale campus,
based on the tin pans of the
Frisbie Pie Company which were
tossed around by students on
the New Haven Green.
o Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) is a 1,541-
bed hospital located in New Haven. It is one
of the largest hospitals in the world and the
largest in Connecticut. It is the primary
teaching hospital for Yale School of Medicine
and Yale School of Nursing.

o George W. Bush was born here!

Yale University
o New Haven is the home of Yale
University, America’s third-oldest
university. As New Haven's
biggest taxpayer and employer,
Yale serves as an integral part of
the city's economy.
o Handsome Dan is a bulldog who serves as the mascot of Yale
University's sports teams. In addition to a person wearing a
costume, the position is filled by an actual bulldog, the honor (and
the title "Handsome Dan") being transferred to another upon death
or retirement.

The original Handsome Dan

Yes you read that right, 19 cute

dogs! And yes, you can find
them on social media.
Handsome Dan XIX (current mascot)
o On the campus are several
interesting attractions,
among them the
outstanding Yale Peabody
Museum of Natural
History. The campus
includes many of the most
popular places to visit in
New Haven.
o The many programs, concerts, and events at Yale also add to New Haven's vibrant arts scene,
which includes a variety of theaters, a symphony, and a popular summertime jazz festival that
adds to its appeal for tourists. In addition to sightseeing, explore the numerous parks and natural
areas around the city; families will find plenty of things to do in East Rock Park and Lighthouse
Point Park.
New Haven cuisine o “Taste of New
Haven” is a walking
food tour based in
New Haven.
Knowledgeable tour
guides lead the tours
and teach visitors
about the culture and
history of the city
during the walks. The
company offers
several kinds of tours
such as the “On 9
Tour,” which focuses
on eateries around the
Ninth Square in
downtown New
Haven.
o Located in the beautiful Beaux-Arts
Sherman Building in downtown New
Haven, Union League Café is a piece of
Paris brought to Connecticut. Arched
windows, luxurious dark wood, stained
glass, and the marble fireplace along one
wall are features reminiscent of an upscale
Parisian brasserie. Owner/Executive Chef
Jean Pierre Vuillermet continues to
transport us to France with his cuisine
gastronomique with modern touches – it is
French traditional cuisine with local
ingredients that are fresh, seasonal, and
often organic.
 New Haven is a wonderful place to visit. Although it is pretty small,
you will definitely enjoy it’s history and beautiful scenery.

Thank You!

Sources:
• Wikipedia.com
• planetware.com
• vacationidea.com
• eatyourworld.com
• nileguide.com