6. Norwich CT
Norwich was founded in 1658 by settlers from Old Saybrook led by Major John Mason and Reverend
James Fitch. They purchased the land that would bedome Norwich from the local Native American
Mohegan Tribe. In 1668, a wharf was established at Yantic Cove. Settlement founding families soon
divided up the land in the Norwichtown vicinity for farms and businesses.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.5 square miles, of which
28.3 square miles is land and 1.2 square miles is water.
This forested area of Mohegan Park is Norwich's largest park. The park's property contains
numerous hiking and biking trails, picnic tables, grills, pavilions for rent, a beach, basketball courts,
a Mohegan monument, fountain and playgrounds. The Rose Garden at the entrance on Judd Road
contains over a hundred varieties of roses and is a popular site for weddings. Many of the hiking
trails are used by the Norwich Free Academy cross country team for practices, and in 2006 the team
volunteered to improve the condition of trails. 5K "fun runs" are held in the park on Thursdays
during the summer. As of 2009, the running course has been redesigned to incorporate much of the
trails.
The Park Center contains Spaulding Pond, the square, fountain and Mohegan monument, both
playgrounds and a dog pound run by the Norwich Police Department. The Park Center has declined
somewhat. The zoo, reptile house, and concession stand have been closed for over a decade.
However, much has been done to improve the appearance of the remaining park.
Spaulding Pond, the main body of water in Mohegan Park, is held back by an earthworks dam,
across which is a path bordered by pergolas and flowering plants. In 1963, a crack in this dam caused
the waters of Spaulding Pond to burst forth into the city, causing the Great Flood of Norwich that
swamped houses, streets, cars and collapsed a mill, causing several deaths. Mohegan Park also
contains another pond, called The Skating Pond, in the southwest corner. This pond has been
pressed into reservoir service and is no longer open to public use.
Because of its ample, sprawling trails and variety of flora and fauna, Mohegan Park is a lesser-known
destination for Southeastern Connecticut's nature photographers.
Norwich Public School district operates River Academy, an alternative high school. The middle
schools of Norwich are Teachers’ Memorial Middle School and Kelly Middle School. Norwich is also
home to the Integrated Day Charter School, an alternative to the area of public schools. Norwich
Free Academy is the primary high school for students living in Norwich and several surrounding
towns.
Norwich: History . Culture . Entertainment
7. Property Maps
9 Bay St.
17 Grosvenor Place
17 Grosvenor Place
From Washingon Street, turn right onto
Sachem Street and then left onto
Grosvenor Place…
10. Property Summary
Description
Charming Cape Cod with wrap around porch on a quiet
cul-de-sac. Completely renovated with a new roof, windows and
paint as well as interior features such as a new kitchen w/ stainless
appliances, updated bath, hardwood floors and a new gas boiler.
Turn Key-Must See!
Bedrooms: 3 beds
Bathrooms: 1 baths
Single Family: 1,332 sq ft
Lot: 5,227 sqft
Year Built: 1937
Heating Type: Baseboard
Additional info:
-Wrap Around Porch
-Detached Garage
