Naugatuck River

The Naugatuck River splits Naugatuck down the center from north to south. Postcards of the river in calm settings were popular. See the page on the Flood of 1955 when the Naugatuck River cut a path of destruction through the town.


G.J.R. Dam ran from Water St to Linden Park.

Looking south towards Beacon Falls. Mailed October 8, 1909.

Mailed 8/28/1907. I also have a B&W version of this card.

"Glimpse of the Naugatuck River from State Highway, Naugatuck Valley, Waterbury, Conn." Un-mailed.

"Scene on the Naugatuck River" mailed from Shelton, CT on 9/9/1911.

Mailed March 26. No year on the postmark, 1 cent postage.

"Scene on the Naugatuck River" mailed July 9, 1909.

Nice linen card, mailed July 2, 1946.

"U.S. Highway along Naugatuck Valley"

"The Naugatuck Valley and River, Waterbury, Conn." Un-mailed.

B&W version of above card.

"The beautiful Naugatuck Valley, Waterbury, Conn." Unmailed.

"State Highway, Naugatuck Valley, Waterbury, CT" Un-mailed.

High water at the Maple Street bridge. Unknown date.

Mailed July 21, 1939. End of note says "...this is a beautiful spot where we are staying now."

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