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Norwich Memories: Shetucket Street

October 05, 2021 9:00 am • Last Updated: October 05, 2021 9:00 am

Back in 1890, the U.S. Post Office was located on Shetucket Street (Courthouse Square today) next to the Shannon Building.(Ken Keeley Collection)

In 1890, the U.S. Post Office was located on Shetucket Street (Courthouse Square today) next to the Shannon Building. Note the cobblestone street which kept the horses from slipping when it was raining. Around 1905 the new post office was built on Main Street, next to the Elks Club.

Ken Keeley is the author of 12 pictorial books about the history of Norwich. To purchase any of his books he can be reached via e-mail at kenekjr000@comcast.net.

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