Rockwell Avenue

After Mr. Whittemore’s death, the residents of Rockwell Ave. and Salem St. created a monument with a bronze tablet in honor of Mr. Whittemore for his efforts to beautify Naugatuck. The monument and the pin oak tree remind us of Mr. Whittemore’s generosity to his community.

In 1904 Charles Berger, who was active in the Eastern Malleable Iron Co., conceived a plan of development for the open area between Hillside Ave. and Salem St. Mr. Berger, intent on making a very attractive street, made sure that grass was planted between the road and the sidewalks. He had sugar maples planted along the sidewalks.

Harris Whittemore Sr. recommended that a beautiful pin oak tree be planted at the center triangle. After Mr. Whittemore died, the residents of Rockwell Avenue and Salem Street created a monument with a bronze tablet to honor his efforts to beautify Naugatuck.

Rockwell Avenue became known as a superior residential street.