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First Planetarium. The first U.S. planetarium (or orrery) to represent the motion of celestial bodies was constructed in 1743 by Thomas Clap, who became President of Yale College in 1739"
First Erector Set. Alfred Carlton Gilbert, a graduate of Yale Medical School, introduced the world to the first Erector Set in 1913 at the New York and Chicago Toy Fair. The A. C. Gilbert Company, also produced magic sets, microscopes and a line of HO scale trains. Many of Gilbert’s original toy sets can be seen at the Eli Whitney Museum in Hamden.
First Automatic Revolver. The automatic revolver was invented and first made by Colonel Colt at the Whitney Armory, New Haven, in 1836. After the Seminole and Mexican wars its superiority was undeniable and he began manufacturing it in quantity, making the word "Colt" synonymous with "revolver."
First Lattice Truss Bridge. Ithiel Town of New Haven invented the first pure lattice truss bridge built in America in 1820. He received $1 per foot royalty on all truss bridges built in this country.
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New Haven is a city with New England charm and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
This city is “large enough to be interesting, yet small enough to be friendly.”
~ Richard C. Levin, Yale President
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New Haven and Yale University work together to create a vibrant downtown.
World-class dining, renowned professional theater, a vibrant art scene, and a lively night life.
Quaint commercial districts, the famous New Haven green, Eli Whitney Museum, and landmarks of American history.
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75 miles northeast of New York City, 130 miles southwest of Boston.
Convenient stop on the Northeast Corrider Amtrak line.
Easy shuttle service from area airports.
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Every year in June, New Haven sparkles as The International Festival of Arts & Ideas displays a rare collection of gems: stunning music and dance, brilliant theater, bright and emergent thinkers gathered from around the world.
Festival dates: June 14 - 28, 2008 |
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