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New Haven, CT at a Glance
New Haven was founded in 1637 by affluent puritans. Shipping and manufacturing
were the mainstays upon which the economy was built, however the focal point of
New Haven is Yale
University, a world-famous university founded in 1716. The university grounds
are located in the heart of New Haven. Gothic buildings on campus stand as sturdy
sentinels from the past creating a steadying influence accompanied by a certain
mystique. The Harkness Tower sings out at different times of day, filling the
surrounding air with its carillon song—a sound that has called out to people
for centuries. Handsome churches enfold the area. Several art museums with famous
collections are on or near campus, while the Peabody
Museum of Natural History is also located in the area. Each June, the International
Festival of Arts & Ideas brings world-class art exhibits, preformances and
thinkers from around the world together.
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